Commercial property report

5737 Elmwood Ave

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1 story1,320 sqftCMX2built 1925

Property at a glanceStore

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$261K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$264K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Cedar Park · Kingsessing Approximate · based on ZIP 19143
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1 violation row marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2025-111672

New Use

IN VIOLATION

Opened Oct 9, 2025 · Latest inspection FAILED · Dec 23, 2025

  • New UseA-301.1/65

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 $263,600. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record42 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. AppealLIRB Violation Appeal
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. L&I violationNEW USE
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. AppealLIRB Violation Appeal
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. L&I violationNEW USE OCCUPIED PRIOR TO CO
  13. L&I violationNEW USE
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  16. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  17. L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
  18. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  19. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  20. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  21. L&I violationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE
  22. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  23. L&I violationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL MAX 75FT
  24. L&I violationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  26. AppealZoning board appeal
  27. Deed / saleDeed / sale $185K
  28. LicenseAARON JENKINS (THE STATION): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
  29. LicenseAARON JENKINS (THE STATION): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  30. LicenseWHISTLE DARLING INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  31. LicenseANNE CHRISTTANSEN: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
  32. LicenseWHISTLE DARLING INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
  33. PermitZoning admin review
  34. PermitUse
  35. LicenseANNE CHRISTTANSEN: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
  36. AppealZoning board appeal
  37. LicenseCLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR (MATT BRADLEY): Outdoor Advertising Sign L&I license filing marked closed
  38. LicenseWHISTLE DARING INC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
  39. LicenseWHISTLE DARLING INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  40. LicenseCLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR (MATT BRADLEY): Outdoor Advertising Sign L&I license filing initially issued
  41. LicenseWHISTLE DARING INC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
  42. LicenseWHISTLE DARLING INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

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$3,649/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $260,700 × 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 $263,600. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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

OPA 882936600
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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

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

1 open violation

What it is
Store Store 1 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$200 above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Interior area
1,320 sqft
Lot size
11,250 sqft
Stories
1
Built
1925
Zoning
CMX2

Block context

5700 block of Elmwood Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 5735 Elmwood Ave  ·  5733 Elmwood Ave

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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ANNE CHRISTTANSENInactive

Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date Mar 28, 2008 · Terminal license date Aug 31, 2012

WHISTLE DARLING INCInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Mar 19, 2005 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012

WHISTLE DARING INCInactive

Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date Apr 17, 2004 · Terminal license date Apr 30, 2005

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 43 dated rows
  1. AppealLIRB Violation Appeal

    Appeal HA-2025-005079 · In Process

    INTENT TO CEASE OPERATIONS Need More Time

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-111672 · FAILED

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

  3. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2025-111672 · Violation VI-2025-083065 · Code A-301.1/65 · OPEN

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-111672 · FAILED

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

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-093838 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  6. AppealLIRB Violation Appeal

    Appeal HA-2022-004280 · Closed · Complete

    See Attached

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-093838 · FAILED

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

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-093838 · FAILED

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

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 685756 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-093838 · FAILED

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

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-093838 · FAILED

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

  12. ViolationNEW USE OCCUPIED PRIOR TO CO

    Case CF-2022-093838 · Violation VI-2022-068948 · Code A-701.1/3 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  13. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2022-093838 · Violation VI-2022-068947 · Code A-301.1/65 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-093838 · FAILED

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

  15. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 685756 · CLOSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  16. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 685756 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  17. ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE

    Case 685756 · Violation 211963603 · Code A-301.1/65 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  18. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 685756 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  19. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 575026 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  20. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case 575026 · Violation 4244263 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE

    Case 575026 · Violation 4244264 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case 575026 · Violation 4244262 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL MAX 75FT

    Case 575026 · Violation 4244260 · Code FC-906.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)

    Case 575026 · Violation 4244261 · Code FC-906.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  25. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 575026 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  26. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 25252 · CLOSED · Denied

    Related permit 607352 · PERMIT FOR PERSONAL VEHICLE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE IN AN EXISTING ONE (1) STORY STRUCTURE.

  27. Recorded transfer$185K transfer

    2015

  28. License terminal eventAARON JENKINS (THE STATION): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 584983 · Inactive

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

  29. License issue eventAARON JENKINS (THE STATION): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 584983 · Inactive

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

  30. License terminal eventWHISTLE DARLING INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 310426 · Inactive

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

  31. License terminal eventANNE CHRISTTANSEN: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive

    License 439832 · Inactive

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

  32. License terminal eventWHISTLE DARLING INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 280297 · Inactive

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

  33. PermitZoning admin review

    Permit 283713 · COMPLETED

    REQUEST OF EXTENSION OF TIME TO PICK UP PERMIT #46995, CAL 1074. APPLICANT HAD MAILED IN HER CHECK IN 2008 THINKING THE PERMIT WOULD BE ISSUED THIS WAY.

  34. PermitUse

    Permit 46995 · COMPLETED

    CHANGE TO INCLUDE HOT FOODS

  35. License issue eventANNE CHRISTTANSEN: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued

    License 439832 · Inactive

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

  36. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 1074 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions

    PERMIT FOR HOT AND COLD FOOD FOR TAKE-OUT, AS PART OF AN EXISTING GROCERY STORE WITH COLD FOOD FOR TAKE-OUT.

  37. License terminal eventCLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR (MATT BRADLEY): Outdoor Advertising Sign L&I license filing marked closed

    License 303279 · Closed

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

  38. License terminal eventWHISTLE DARING INC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive

    License 200136 · Inactive

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

  39. License issue eventWHISTLE DARLING INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 310426 · Inactive

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

  40. License issue eventCLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR (MATT BRADLEY): Outdoor Advertising Sign L&I license filing initially issued

    License 303279 · Closed

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

  41. License issue eventWHISTLE DARING INC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued

    License 200136 · Inactive

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

  42. License issue eventWHISTLE DARLING INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 280297 · Inactive

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

  43. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2022-013549 · Refused

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 25, 2026, 8:26 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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