Property report

5638-52 Chestnut St

65,626 sqftCMX3built 1940

Property at a glanceCommercial

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$1.4M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$1.4M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Walnut Hill · Haddington Approximate · based on ZIP 19139
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1 violation row marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Assessment and City record timeline

The line tracks this property’s published City assessment. Markers show deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications, and appeals on their recorded dates. Select one to read the filing.

Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals. OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $1,380,200. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$1.0M$2.0M$1.4M2005200920132017202120252027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record52 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  4. L&I violationFACADES
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  9. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  10. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  11. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  12. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  13. PermitShelter/Platform
  14. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  15. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  16. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  17. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  18. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  19. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  20. CertificationFacade Report
  21. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  22. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  23. PermitRough-In
  24. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  25. PermitMechanical
  26. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  27. LicenseVERIZON SERVICES ORGANIZATION: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
  28. LicenseVERIZON SERVICES ORGANIZATION: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  29. LicenseVERIZON PENNSYLVANIA INC (CHERYL HOUGHTON): Hazardous Materials L&I license filing initially issued
  30. InspectionCI HAZMAT
  31. InspectionCI HAZMAT
  32. LicenseVERIZON PENNSYLVANIA INC (CHERYL HOUGHTON): Hazardous Materials L&I license filing marked inactive
  33. PermitMechanical
  34. PermitElectrical
  35. PermitDemolition
  36. L&I violationELEC PROPERLY INSTALL-NR
  37. L&I violationEGRESS LANDING SIGN IN STAIRS
  38. L&I violationFIRE-MAINTAIN FIREBLOCK
  39. L&I violationINT MATERIAL STORAGE IN EGRESS
  40. L&I violationFIRE-DOOR/HARDWARE MAINTAIN
  41. L&I violationFIRE-DOOR STOP PROHIBITED
  42. L&I violationHAZMAT ID ENTRANCE
  43. L&I violationHAZMAT-LIC REQ¿D
  44. L&I violationFIRE CONNECT SIGN-EXIST BLDG
  45. L&I violationFIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPS
  46. L&I violationHAZMAT-RPT PCB/DO REC KEEPING
  47. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  48. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  49. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP
  50. InspectionCI HAZMAT
  51. LicenseBELL ATLANTIC CORP: Hazardous Materials L&I license filing marked inactive
  52. LicenseBELL ATLANTIC CORP: Hazardous Materials L&I license filing initially issued

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$19,320/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $1,380,200 × 1.3998%. This is an estimate, not a bill or account balance. The City maintains payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due.

OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $1,380,200. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Current City balanceCheck Tax Center

Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.

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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources No current conclusion

This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.

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Property report

Commercial property

Commercial, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.

1 open violation

What it is
Commercial Pub Util 4 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$21 below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
56th and Market city commercial corridor
Interior area
65,626 sqft
Lot size
17,458 sqft
Built
1940
Zoning
CMX3

Block context

5600 block of Chestnut St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 5616-36 Chestnut St  ·  5600-14 Chestnut St

No business or residential license records

No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.

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Open every source row 52 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-034370 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-034370 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  3. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2026-002068 · Completed

    FOR A FACADE RENOVATION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. **EXTERIOR WORK ONLY**

  4. ViolationFACADES

    Case CF-2026-034370 · Violation VI-2026-020817 · Code PM15-315.2 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-034370 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  6. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2025-026752 · Violation VI-2025-020310 · Code PM15-302.1 · SVN ISSUED

    Resolution: SVN ISSUED

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-026752 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  8. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2024-006389 · Completed

    INTERIOR ALTERAITON TO THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**

  9. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-027687 · Certified

    Expires 2025-03-27

  10. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-027686 · Certified

    Expires 2025-03-01

  11. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2023-004511 · Expired

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  12. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2022-003484 · Completed

    Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2022-001976 *AMEND 9/15/25; REVISE FUEL OIL PIPING PER AMENDED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS*

  13. PermitShelter/Platform

    Permit GP-2022-007177 · Expired

    SHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of sidewalk shelter platform 105 l.f. on Chestnut St. and 175 l.f. on S 57th St. with the deck at 300 P.S.I. each as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work.

  14. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2022-006384 · Completed

    Electrical Permit for combo CP-2022-001976

  15. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2022-003963 · Expired

    FOR A FACADE RENOVATION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. **EXTERIOR WORK ONLY**

  16. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2022-003809 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  17. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2022-001976 · Completed

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS IN BASEMENT OF EXISTING BUILDING. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING.

  18. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2022-007238 · Certified

    Expires 2023-03-04

  19. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2022-007239 · Certified

    Expires 2023-03-01

  20. CertificationFacade Report

    Certification BC-2021-000851 · Safe with Repair

    Expires 2026-03-15

  21. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2020-004212 · Expired

    Install power wiring and equipment for new HVAC systems as per 2017 NEC. Electrical work associated with Mechanical Permit MP-2020-000180

  22. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2020-006557 · Issued

    Add wiring and devices to enable Fire Alarm shutdown of two (2) HVAC Systems as per 2016 NFPA 72. Fire Alarm work associated with Mechanical Permit MP-2020-000180

  23. PermitRough-In

    Permit EP-2020-004215 · Completed

    Rough-In Permit for EP-2020-004212 Install power wiring and equipment for new HVAC systems. Electrical work associated with Mechanical Permit MP-2020-000180

  24. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2020-000180 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC EQUIPMENT (TWO NEW AIR COOLER SPLIT CHILLERS AND ONE NEW 20-TON CHILLER WATER AIR HANDLER) IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATION. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL.

  25. PermitMechanical

    Permit 833728 · COMPLETED

    MECHINCAL WORK TO INCLUDE COOLING TOWER REPLACEMENT,WITH ALL ADDOCIATED PIPING

  26. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 190742 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  27. License terminal eventVERIZON SERVICES ORGANIZATION: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 542092 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  28. License issue eventVERIZON SERVICES ORGANIZATION: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 542092 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  29. License issue eventVERIZON PENNSYLVANIA INC (CHERYL HOUGHTON): Hazardous Materials L&I license filing initially issued

    License 460078 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  30. InvestigationCI HAZMAT

    Case 190742 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  31. InvestigationCI HAZMAT

    Case 190742 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  32. License terminal eventVERIZON PENNSYLVANIA INC (CHERYL HOUGHTON): Hazardous Materials L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 460078 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  33. PermitMechanical

    Permit 225842 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NEW AHU-DUCTWORK ALTERATIONS WITHIN THE FIRST FLOOR AS PER PLANS.

  34. PermitElectrical

    Permit 226941 · COMPLETED

    MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SPACE TO INCLUDE NEW AC UNIT AND RELIEF AIR FAN. NEW LIGHTS, RECEPTS, NEW 150AMP 120/208V PANEL BOARD AND VESDA (AIR SAMPLING SYSTEM) AS PER 2005 NEC (WEST DISTRICT) MODIFY EXISTING FIRE ALARM AS PER NFPA72

  35. PermitDemolition

    Permit 225819 · EXPIRED

    INTERIOR NON LOAD-BEARING DEMOLITION & DEBRIS REMOVAL - 1ST FLOOR

  36. ViolationELEC PROPERLY INSTALL-NR

    Case 190742 · Violation 1832026 · Code PM-506.2/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  37. ViolationEGRESS LANDING SIGN IN STAIRS

    Case 190742 · Violation 1832015 · Code FC-1019.1/2 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  38. ViolationFIRE-MAINTAIN FIREBLOCK

    Case 190742 · Violation 1832016 · Code FC-703.1/2 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  39. ViolationINT MATERIAL STORAGE IN EGRESS

    Case 190742 · Violation 1832017 · Code FC-315.2/3 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  40. ViolationFIRE-DOOR/HARDWARE MAINTAIN

    Case 190742 · Violation 1832018 · Code FC-703.1/5 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  41. ViolationFIRE-DOOR STOP PROHIBITED

    Case 190742 · Violation 1832019 · Code FC-703.2/2 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  42. ViolationHAZMAT ID ENTRANCE

    Case 190742 · Violation 1832020 · Code FC-2703.5/4 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  43. ViolationHAZMAT-LIC REQ¿D

    Case 190742 · Violation 1832021 · Code FC-2701.5/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  44. ViolationFIRE CONNECT SIGN-EXIST BLDG

    Case 190742 · Violation 1832022 · Code FC-912.2/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  45. ViolationFIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPS

    Case 190742 · Violation 1832023 · Code FC-901.6/12 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  46. ViolationHAZMAT-RPT PCB/DO REC KEEPING

    Case 190742 · Violation 1832024 · Code FC-2701.9/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  47. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 190742 · Violation 1832012 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  48. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 190742 · Violation 1832013 · Code FC-914.1/3 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  49. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP

    Case 190742 · Violation 1832014 · Code FC-914.1/4 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  50. InvestigationCI HAZMAT

    Case 190742 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  51. License terminal eventBELL ATLANTIC CORP: Hazardous Materials L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 285195 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  52. License issue eventBELL ATLANTIC CORP: Hazardous Materials L&I license filing initially issued

    License 285195 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 31, 2026, 4:29 AM ET. Available City datasets are queried from OpenDataPhilly (phl.carto.com) and the cited City ArcGIS feeds; record queries paginate rather than silently taking a first page. For this property: Permits: queried · Violations: queried · Investigations: queried · Appeals: queried · Licenses: queried · Building certifications: queried. “Unavailable” means the source query failed or was not supplied, not “no record.” Reports re-pull on view after seven days and on an overnight rolling schedule; citywide benchmarks recompute weekly. Source dates still govern: the parcel-level tax-delinquency snapshot is June 2022 and the separate detailed tax ledger ends in 2016, so neither establishes today’s balance. The live balance and date-effective payoff must be verified in Tax Center. AI-written passages are grounded in the assembled record and rejected if they state a number the record does not hold.

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