House report

5800 City Ave

3 stories12,634 sqftSPINSbuilt 1925

Property at a glanceHouse

Entity-held

2026 assessment
$581K OPA value, not a listing price
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Assessment and City record timeline

Published City assessments for this house against its block and ZIP. Dated City filings are marked on the same line. Select one to read it. Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals.

$0$500K$1.0MZIP 19131 (Wynnefield · West Park) median$581K201220152018202120242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19131 (Wynnefield · West Park) medianAssessmentAppealPermitLicenseCertification

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Every dated record48 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  3. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  4. LicenseSaint Joseph's University: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  5. PermitNew Construction
  6. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  7. PermitNew Construction
  8. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  9. PermitNew Construction
  10. PermitNew Construction
  11. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  12. PermitNew Construction
  13. PermitSitework with Onsite Utility Services
  14. PermitUse of Explosives
  15. PermitExcavation
  16. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
  17. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
  18. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  19. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  20. PermitMinor Demolition
  21. PermitAlterations
  22. PermitFull Demolition
  23. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  24. PermitTemporary Tents and Canopies
  25. PermitElectrical
  26. PermitAddition
  27. PermitZoning/use
  28. PermitMechanical
  29. PermitElectrical
  30. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  31. PermitElectrical
  32. PermitOperations
  33. PermitPlumbing
  34. PermitUse
  35. PermitAdministrative
  36. PermitPlumbing
  37. PermitSuppression
  38. PermitPlumbing
  39. AppealBuilding standards appeal
  40. PermitElectrical
  41. PermitAdministrative
  42. PermitMechanical
  43. PermitMechanical
  44. PermitPlumbing
  45. PermitOperations
  46. PermitMajor alteration
  47. PermitZoning/use
  48. PermitDemolition

Flags: active rental license · 2 zoning/board appeals on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

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$0/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $0 × 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 $580,900. 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 774122000
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Exemption classificationFull assessment exemption shown

2026 OPA shows a zero or de minimis taxable assessment. The open assessment split does not establish the exemption's legal basis, continuing eligibility, or treatment after a transfer.

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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The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Stories
3
Interior
12,634 sqft livable area
Lot
353,449 sqft
Exterior condition
Above average city code 3
Interior condition
Average city code 4
Quality grade
X- assessor's grade
Zoning
SPINS city zoning code
Zoning appeals
2 Completed · Granted · 2024

OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Saint Joseph'S University · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 5 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $36M combined
• Tax bills mail to 5600 City Ave, Philadelphia PA, 19131
• Holds an active rental license for this address

Block context

5800 block of City Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 5848 City 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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No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 25, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

Saint Joseph's UniversityActive

Rental · Initial issue date Sep 27, 2025 · Filed expiration Sep 26, 2026

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 48 dated rows
  1. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2026-017508 · Certified

    Expires 2027-06-12

  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-009675 · Certified

    Expires 2027-04-07

  3. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2025-029728 · Certified

    Expires 2026-11-11

  4. License issue eventSaint Joseph's University: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 0989875 · Active

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

  5. PermitNew Construction

    Permit EP-2024-010066 · Completed

    1200 CAT 6 and Cat 6A Plenum Cables, longest length 300'. Fiber Back Bone cabling, IT room fit out

  6. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-021204 · Certified

    Expires 2025-06-28

  7. PermitNew Construction

    Permit FP-2024-001055 · Completed

    INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 6" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 6" AMES COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY, AURORA PENTAIR 4-383-9C FIRE PUMP & JOCKEY PUMP COMPLYING WITH NFPA 20 AND FOUR (4) STANDPIPE RISERS COMPLYING WITH NFPA 14 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.

  8. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2024-002649 · Completed

    INSTALL 128 SHOWERS, 119 FLOOR DRAINS, 132 LAVATORIES, 134 WATER CLOSETS, 1 FLOOR SINK, 29 WASHING MACHINE BOXES, 12 MOP SINKS, 1 GREASE INTERCEPTOR, 10 ELECTRIC WATER COOLERS, 2 EMERGENCY EYEWASHES, 3 LINT INTERCEPTORS, 37 HOSE BIBBS, 14 WATER HYRANTS, 3 HOT WATER HEATERS, 5 WATER SOFTENERS, 3 DOMESTIC WATER BOOSTER PUMPS, 1 BACKFLOW PREVENTER, 3 KITCHEN SINK AND 20 ROOF DRAINS ACCORDING 2018 PPC AND PER PLANS.

  9. PermitNew Construction

    Permit EP-2024-002025 · Completed

    AMENDMENT: Replace existing fire alarm system with a voice-activated fire alarm system as per 2016 NFPA 72. AMENDMENT (2): Remove Electricromagnatic Door Holder from corridor doors as illustrated in clouded locations. Provide new electrical service, switchgear, distribution equipment, devices, lights, wiring, feeders, generator, power for mechanical equipment, jobsite temporary power, site lighting and power, lightning protection, and raceways for telecom and security as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm as per 2016 NFPA 72.

  10. PermitNew Construction

    Permit MP-2024-000905 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) TYPE I COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD AND NEW HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, ROOFTOP UNITS, DUCTLESS SYSTEMS, AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION.

  11. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2024-002459 · Issued

    Plumbing Permit for combo SP-2023-001180

  12. PermitNew Construction

    Permit CP-2023-005143 · Issued

    NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A SIX (6) STORY DETACHED BUILDING WITH ASSOCIATED SITEWORK AND ACCESSORY PARKING FOR USE AS THREE HUNDRED THIRTEEN (313) GROUP LIVING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. SEE PERMIT SP-2023-000929 FOR EXCAVATION WORK. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** AMENDMENT APPROVED 12/4/24 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT CP-2023-005143 TO INCLUDE NEW CMU ASSEMBLY FOR SOUND TRANSMISSION AS PER APPROVED DETAIL.

  13. PermitSitework with Onsite Utility Services

    Permit SP-2023-001180 · Issued

    SITE WORK ASSOCIATED WITH DORMITORY NEW CONSTRUCTION (SEE PERMIT CP-2023-005143) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IBC REVIEW*

  14. PermitUse of Explosives

    Permit OP-2023-000450 · Expired

    FOR BLAST OPERATIONS PER APPROVED BLAST PLAN AT SAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE HALL.

  15. PermitExcavation

    Permit SP-2023-000929 · Issued

    EXCAVATION SITE WORK ASSOCIATED WITH DORMITORY NEW CONSTRUCTION (SEE PERMIT CP-2023-005143) PROJECT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. NO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION WORK APPROVED ON THIS APPLICATION, ONLY EXCAVATION WORK. *2018 IBC REVIEW*

  16. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)

    Permit ZP-2024-000543 · Issued

    INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS AND THE DOCUMENTATION OF THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) NON-ILLUMINATED FREE-STANDING DIRECTIONAL SIGNS AND THE RELOCATION OF TWO (2) EXISTING STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FREE-STANDING SIGNS. **SEE ZP-2023-007104 FOR PLANS**

  17. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance

    Appeal ZP-2023-007104 · Completed · Granted

    Related permit ZP-2023-007104 · PERMIT AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED BUILDING WITH ASSOCIATED SITE FENCING, RETAINING WALLS AND TREE REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT (INCLUDING HERITAGE TREES) TO INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS

  18. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2023-011051 · Expired

    Provide a 320amp aerial service for construction trailer temporary power-2017 NEC.

  19. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2023-007104 · Issued

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED BUILDING WITH ASSOCIATED SITE FENCING, RETAINING WALLS AND TREE REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT (INCLUDING HERITAGE TREES). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS.

  20. PermitMinor Demolition

    Permit DP-2023-000970 · Completed

    COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING DETACHED TWO-STORY, MASONRY, CONCRETE AND WOOD UNIVERSITY BUILDING (GATEHOUSE) BY MECHANICAL METHODS. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT.

  21. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2023-009872 · Completed

    SEAL SEWER LATERAL

  22. PermitFull Demolition

    Permit ZP-2023-005857 · Issued

    Complete demolition of existing gatehouse structure on the lot , other existing structures on the lot to remain.

  23. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2023-004781 · Completed

    MacDonald Electric will install (3) new quazite boxes as needed for this work. MacDonald Electric will furnish and install new low voltage conduit for communications lines for a future building. MacDonald Electric will provide pull strings in conduits all wiring will be completed by others. As per 2017 nec

  24. PermitTemporary Tents and Canopies

    Permit OP-2022-000183 · Expired

    20'x90' White top frame tent install on patio/ terrace and secure by tying down to weights and stone pillars as per 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code.

  25. PermitElectrical

    Permit 617228 · COMPLETED

    PROVIDE & INSTALL 80CAT6 PLENUM CABLES 100' AVERG RUN, 48 CAT5E PLENUM RATED AT 100' AVERG RUN, CABLES WILL BE INSTALLED IN J HOOKS, PENETRATIONS WILL BE FIRE STOPPED AS PER 2008 NEC (WEST DISTRICT)

  26. PermitAddition

    Permit 648908 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A CONCRETE WALL AND IRON GATES TO SERVE AS AN ENTRANCE TO AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY. SITE WORK ALSO INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS PERMIT.

  27. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 636957 · COMPLETED

    PROPOSED GATEWAY AND ADDITIONAL SIGNAGE. DEMO FOR PROPOSED WORK WILL INCLUDE REMOVAL OF EXISTING TREES, FENCING, SIDEWALKS AND CURBS. GATEWAY WILL INCLUDE NEW DECORATIVE ARCHITECTURAL WALLS, FENCING PAVING, AND CAMPUS SIGNAGE. CURBS WILL BE REPLACED ALONG THE CORNER OF THE SITE AS WELL AS ADA CURB RAMP. ALS TO INCLUDE A MASORNY FREE-STANDING SIGN

  28. PermitMechanical

    Permit 610519 · COMPLETED

    HVAC INSTALLATION TO EXISTING ANNEX CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER AS PER PLAN.

  29. PermitElectrical

    Permit 620604 · COMPLETED

    FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW FIRE ALARM PANEL, HORNS, STROBES AND PULL STATIONS PER THE APPROVED PLANS, 2008 NEC AND THE NFPA 72

  30. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 608783 · Expired

    FOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING BUILDING FOR USE AS OFFICE ACCESSORY TO INSTITUTIONAL USE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE ERECTION OF PARITION WALLS, PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS AND FINISHES THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK.

  31. PermitElectrical

    Permit 610072 · COMPLETED

    FURNISH & INSTALL FIXTURES, SWITCHES, RECEPTACLES & 2-PANELS AS PER NEC 2008 WEST DISTRICT.SERVICE BONDING PER 250.102(C) (#4).

  32. PermitOperations

    Permit 23531 · COMPLETED

    HOTWORKS: WELDING/CUTTING/SOLDERING/TORCH WORK - PERMIT EXPIRES 06/02/2016

  33. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 613453 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 4- WATER CLOSETS, KITCHEN SINK, EWC, 3- LAVATORIES, WATER HEATER,SANITARY AND DOMESTIC WATER PIPING

  34. PermitUse

    Permit 558779 · COMPLETED

    CONSTRUCTION OF A SURFACE PARKING SPACES, TOW OF WHICH WILL BE ADA ACCESSIBLE OTHER SITE FEATURES WILL INCLUDE PARKING LOT LIGHTING.

  35. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 555913 · COMPLETED

    ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT TO AMEND PERMIT #520424 TO REVISE 1ST FLOOR PLAN TO ELIMINATE THE DRAFT CURTAIN @ STAIR #1 AS PERMITTED PER BBS VARIANCE CASE #22546(R).

  36. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 550919 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 3" WATER SERVICE (MIXED USE) SELF-CERIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED - ALL EXCAVATIONS & PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5' IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION

  37. PermitSuppression

    Permit 533367 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13. SYSTEM TO BE SERVICED BY A SIX (6) INCH WATER SERVICE AND TO INCLUDE A SIX (6) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AND FIRE PUMP.

  38. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 544579 · COMPLETED

    CONNECT 6" HOUSE DRAIN TO EXISTING PRIVATE SANITARY SEWER AT THE BACK OF THE BUILDING AT (2)LOCATIONS WITH A TOTAL OF APPROX. 212'-0" OF 6" DUCTILE IRON PIPE WITH (3)CLEANOUTS - PA ONE CALL #20141350336

  39. AppealBuilding standards appeal

    Appeal 22546 · CLOSED · APPROVED

    Related permit 520424 · ON 4/3/14, THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED A NOTICE OF REFUSAL FOR APPLICATION #520424.

  40. PermitElectrical

    Permit 528763 · COMPLETED

    NEW PECO SERVICE, PANELS, WIRING PER PLANS, RECEPTACLES, REUSE EXISTING LIGHT FIXTURES & ADD NEW WHERE NEEDED.

  41. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 520424 · COMPLETED

    AMEND PERMIT #528005 TO INCLUDE RENOVATION OF THE EXISTING 4 STORY MAIN BUILDING TO PROVIDE OFFICE AND ASSEMBLY SPACE. WORK INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: SELECTIVE DEMOLITION, NEW STRUCTURAL STEEL SUPPORTS AND EXTERIOR STAIR TOWER FOR EGRESS, NEW ENTRANCE RAMP, NEW PARTITIONS AND NEW FINISHES. - MIXED USE

  42. PermitMechanical

    Permit 528670 · COMPLETED

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO HVAC SYSTEMS, ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSER, AIR HANDLING UNITS AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AS SHOWN PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK.

  43. PermitMechanical

    Permit 527128 · COMPLETED

    RENO TO EXISTING HVAC SYSTEM IN A 4 STORY BLDG. TO BE USED AS OFFICE SPACE AND ASSEMBLY.

  44. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 530031 · COMPLETED

    RENOVATION TO EXISTING BLDG HOUSE DRAIN, STACK & FAI IS 5' OUT (MIXED USE)

  45. PermitOperations

    Permit 22814 · COMPLETED

    HOTWORKS: WELDING/CUTTING/SOLDERING/TORCH WORK - PERMIT EXPIRES 04/10/2015

  46. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 528005 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR STRUCTURAL AND NON-STRUCTURAL DEMOLITION IN PREPRATION FOR TENANT FIT/OUT & CO PERMIT UNDER AP #520424.

  47. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 516888 · COMPLETED

    CONVERT RESIDENTIAL SPACE TO OFFICE SPACE AND STAIR TOWER ADDITION.

  48. PermitDemolition

    Permit 427743 · COMPLETED

    REMOVAL OF 5,000 GALLON #6 FUEL OIL UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK AND THE REMOVAL OF A 750 GALLON KEROSENE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK, BOTH TANKS HAVE BEEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR SOME TIME NOW. SEE SITE PLAN FOR LOCATIONS.

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This report was assembled Jul 27, 2026, 12:38 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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