Mixed-use property report

5643 N 5th St

3,004 sqftCMX2.5built 1935

Property at a glanceApartment building

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$231K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$200K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Olney · Logan Approximate · based on ZIP 19120
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4 violation rows marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2023-120715

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION - COURT

Opened Nov 22, 2023 · Latest inspection FAILED · Feb 13, 2025

  • Rental License- One & Two Family (R3)9-3902 (1)
  • Inspection, Testing & MaintenanceF-901.6
  • Periodic TestingF-901.6.4
  • Exit Sign IlluminationF-1013.6.2

OPEN is the status in the fetched L&I file, not a new inspection by BlockReport. Read the notice for the cited condition and required correction, then verify the live case with L&I.

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 $200,200. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record55 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  6. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  7. L&I violationWET CHEMICAL SYSTEM TEST
  8. L&I violationUNAPPROVED CONDITIONS
  9. L&I violationWASTE ACCUMULATION PROHIBITED
  10. L&I violationRELIABILITY
  11. L&I violationMANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX UNOBSTRUCTED & UNOBSCURED
  12. L&I violationFOOD - RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS PERMANENT LICENSE
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. AppealLIRB Violation Appeal
  16. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  17. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  18. LicenseTUMBUCTU AFRICAN MARKET INC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked closed
  19. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  20. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  21. PermitChange of Use
  22. InspectionL&I investigation
  23. L&I violationUNFIT STRUCTURE
  24. L&I violationRENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)
  25. L&I violationSINGLE- & MULTIPLE-STATION SMOKE ALARMS
  26. L&I violationCARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS
  27. L&I violationMECHANICAL- MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
  28. L&I violationHANDRAILS & GUARDS
  29. L&I violationDOOR HARDWARE
  30. L&I violationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE
  31. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  32. L&I violationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION
  33. L&I violationINTERIOR STAIRS
  34. L&I violationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- GENERAL
  35. InspectionL&I investigation
  36. LicenseTUMBUCTU AFRICAN MARKET INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  37. LicenseTUMBUCTU AFRICAN MARKET INC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
  38. LicenseTUMBUCTU AFRICAN MARKET INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  39. PermitUse
  40. LicenseCHARLIE & SOOKIE C CHOE: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  41. PermitPlumbing
  42. PermitSuppression
  43. PermitNew Construction
  44. PermitElectrical
  45. PermitMajor alteration
  46. PermitUse
  47. LicenseCHARLIE & SOOKIE C CHOE: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  48. LicenseSEUNG HUAN LEE (LEE SUNG SOOK): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  49. LicenseHELEN CLARK: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
  50. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  51. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  52. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  53. LicenseSEUNG HUAN LEE (LEE SUNG SOOK): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  54. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  55. LicenseHELEN CLARK: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued

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$3,235/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $231,100 × 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 $200,200. 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.

OPA 871583320
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

$155.19 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 2021. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.

$0.00 principal$0.00 interest$0.00 penalty$155.19 other charges
1year recorded 2021tax period 2022-01-19last payment in snapshot Noactionable flag Yespayment agreement Nobankruptcy flag Noassessment appeal

The snapshot’s 2022 context used $202,000 total assessment, $202,000 taxable, and $0 exempt/abated. Those historical fields can differ from today’s OPA exemption status.

For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”

Property report

Mixed-use property

Apartment building, recorded in the City's mixed-use category. The public record and owner trail follow.

$155 · Jun 2022 delinquency snapshot

What it is
Apartment building Str/Off+Apt 3 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$67 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
5th and Olney city commercial corridor
Interior area
3,004 sqft
Lot size
2,153 sqft
Built
1935
Zoning
CMX2.5

Block context

5600 block of N 5th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 5641 N 5th St  ·  5645-47 N 5th St

Business licenses at this address Latest pull

What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.

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TUMBUCTU AFRICAN MARKET INCClosed

Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date Aug 6, 2021 · Terminal license date Aug 5, 2024

TUMBUCTU AFRICAN MARKET INCInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Jan 11, 2021 · Terminal license date Mar 11, 2022

HELEN CLARKInactive

Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date Jun 3, 2004 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012

Landlord and residential filings

These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.

CHARLIE & SOOKIE C CHOEInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Jul 12, 2013 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2017

SEUNG HUAN LEE (LEE SUNG SOOK)Inactive

Rental · Initial issue date Aug 3, 2006 · Terminal license date Jul 12, 2013

A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open, operating today, or located at this storefront. Dates are license dates. Events are deduped by parcel, business identity, and license type, so a renewal is not shown as another opening. Other permit and filing types remain in the full source ledger.

Open every source row 55 dated rows
  1. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2026-006987 · Certified

    Expires 2027-03-13

  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-006988 · Certified

    Expires 2027-03-13

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-029414 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-029414 · FAILED

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

  5. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2025-011150 · Certified

    Expires 2026-04-26

  6. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-011148 · Certified

    Expires 2026-04-26

  7. ViolationWET CHEMICAL SYSTEM TEST

    Case CF-2025-029414 · Violation VI-2025-022364 · Code F-904.5.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  8. ViolationUNAPPROVED CONDITIONS

    Case CF-2025-029414 · Violation VI-2025-022365 · Code F-604.6 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  9. ViolationWASTE ACCUMULATION PROHIBITED

    Case CF-2025-029414 · Violation VI-2025-022366 · Code F-304.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  10. ViolationRELIABILITY

    Case CF-2025-029414 · Violation VI-2025-022367 · Code F-1031.2 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  11. ViolationMANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX UNOBSTRUCTED & UNOBSCURED

    Case CF-2025-029414 · Violation VI-2025-022368 · Code F-907.4.2.6 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  12. ViolationFOOD - RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS PERMANENT LICENSE

    Case CF-2025-029414 · Violation VI-2025-022369 · Code 6-301(4)(B) · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-029414 · FAILED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-120715 · FAILED

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

  15. AppealLIRB Violation Appeal

    Appeal HA-2024-000286 · Closed · Complete

    See Attached

  16. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-003720 · Certified

    Expires 2026-02-10

  17. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit FP-2024-001804 · Completed

    EZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. To install a wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system for a new 10'-0" hood system.

  18. License terminal eventTUMBUCTU AFRICAN MARKET INC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked closed

    License 874797 · Closed

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

  19. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2024-000716 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TYPE-1 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.

  20. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2024-000433 · Issued

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE FOR USE AS A MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY AT THE FIRST FLOOR, ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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.

  21. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2024-002589 · Issued

    Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods

  22. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-120715 · FAILED

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

  23. ViolationUNFIT STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2023-120715 · Violation VI-2023-091322 · Code PM15-109.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  24. ViolationRENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)

    Case CF-2023-120715 · Violation VI-2023-091323 · Code 9-3902 (1) · OPEN

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

  25. ViolationSINGLE- & MULTIPLE-STATION SMOKE ALARMS

    Case CF-2023-120715 · Violation VI-2023-091324 · Code F-1103.8 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  26. ViolationCARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS

    Case CF-2023-120715 · Violation VI-2023-091325 · Code F-1103.9 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  27. ViolationMECHANICAL- MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

    Case CF-2023-120715 · Violation VI-2023-091326 · Code PM15-603.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  28. ViolationHANDRAILS & GUARDS

    Case CF-2023-120715 · Violation VI-2023-091327 · Code PM15-307 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  29. ViolationDOOR HARDWARE

    Case CF-2023-120715 · Violation VI-2023-091328 · Code F-1010.1.9.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  30. ViolationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2023-120715 · Violation VI-2023-091329 · Code F-901.6 · OPEN

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

  31. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2023-120715 · Violation VI-2023-091330 · Code F-901.6.4 · OPEN

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

  32. ViolationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION

    Case CF-2023-120715 · Violation VI-2023-091331 · Code F-1013.6.2 · OPEN

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

  33. ViolationINTERIOR STAIRS

    Case CF-2023-120715 · Violation VI-2023-091332 · Code PM15-305.1(E) · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  34. ViolationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- GENERAL

    Case CF-2023-120715 · Violation VI-2023-091333 · Code PM15-504.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  35. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-120715 · FAILED

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

  36. License terminal eventTUMBUCTU AFRICAN MARKET INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 859000 · Inactive

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

  37. License issue eventTUMBUCTU AFRICAN MARKET INC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued

    License 874797 · Closed

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

  38. License issue eventTUMBUCTU AFRICAN MARKET INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 859000 · Inactive

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

  39. PermitUse

    Permit 992017 · COMPLETED

    FOR FOOD BEVERAGES AND GROCERIES ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE WITH TWO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED DWELLING UNITS ABOVE.

  40. License terminal eventCHARLIE & SOOKIE C CHOE: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 599516 · Inactive

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

  41. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 752878 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE 3/4"WATER SERVICE FROM MAIN TO METER-PA1#20170171773-"SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED" - "ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"

  42. PermitSuppression

    Permit 674829 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL (1) PYRON-CHEM UL 300 SYSTEM EZ STANDARD KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW WET CHEMICAL KITCHEN HOOD FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.

  43. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 648429 · Expired

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) TYPE 1 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD, SUPPLY/EXHAUST DUCTWORK, MAKE UP AIR FAN, AND EXHAUST FAN. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANSUL SYSTEM.

  44. PermitElectrical

    Permit 606547 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR RENOVATION FOR RESTAURANT - RUNNING POWER TI KITCHEN EQUIPMENT -200AMP SERVICE AS PER NEC 2008 (EAST DISTRICT)

  45. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 542485 · EXPIRED

    FOR INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF PARTITIONS & FOR A PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO CREATE A RESTAURANT SPACE AT 1ST FLOOR W. BASEMENT STORAGE WITHIN AN EXISTING THREE (3) STORY ABOVE GRADE PLANE, W. BASEMENT, MIXED-USE BUILDING & FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS FOR KITCHEN, SERVICE, & TOILET ROOM SPACES; WORK AREA IS NOT FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, & PLUMBING WORK.

  46. PermitUse

    Permit 518557 · COMPLETED

    FOR USE AS A SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT (ALL FOOD SERVED ON NON-DISPOSABLE WARE AND PAYMENT FOR FOOD AFTER CONSUMPTION) ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE WITH OTHER USES ABOVE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED.

  47. License issue eventCHARLIE & SOOKIE C CHOE: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 599516 · Inactive

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

  48. License terminal eventSEUNG HUAN LEE (LEE SUNG SOOK): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 379974 · Inactive

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

  49. License terminal eventHELEN CLARK: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive

    License 200273 · Inactive

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

  50. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 229055 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  51. ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)

    Case 229055 · Violation 1621348 · Code LO-1 · COMPLIED

    The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  52. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 229055 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  53. License issue eventSEUNG HUAN LEE (LEE SUNG SOOK): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 379974 · Inactive

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

  54. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 69702 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  55. License issue eventHELEN CLARK: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued

    License 200273 · Inactive

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

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Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 23, 2026, 7:01 PM 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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