Mixed-use property report

5971 Chester Ave

2 stories1,999 sqftCMX1built 1920

Property at a glanceMixed-use

Strickland Investments LLC

2026 assessment
$76K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$94K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Cedar Park · Kingsessing Approximate · based on ZIP 19143
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4 violation rows marked OPEN in 2 active cases

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Case CF-2020-013027

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION - COURT

Opened May 5, 2020 · Latest inspection FAILED · Feb 25, 2023

  • Vacant Structure & LandPM15-301
  • Vacant Structure License9-3905
Case CF-2024-076093

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Jul 17, 2024 · Latest inspection FAILED · Jul 29, 2024

  • Exterior Area SanitationPM15-302.1
  • Exterior Area WeedsPM15-302.4

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 $93,800. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record65 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  4. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. Deed / saleDeed / sale $75K
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  12. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  13. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  18. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  21. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  22. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  23. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  24. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
  25. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  26. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  27. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  28. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  29. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  30. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  31. InspectionVAC INSP
  32. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  33. L&I violationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE
  34. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  35. InspectionVAC INSP
  36. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  37. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  38. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  39. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  40. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  41. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  42. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  43. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  44. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  45. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  46. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  47. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  48. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  49. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  50. PermitUse
  51. Deed / saleDeed / sale $40K
  52. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  53. LicenseALVIN PROPERTIES LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  54. PermitMechanical
  55. PermitMajor alteration
  56. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  57. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  58. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  59. AppealBuilding standards appeal
  60. PermitUse
  61. PermitZoning
  62. PermitDemolition
  63. LicenseALVIN PROPERTIES LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  64. LicenseVIVIAN SEKE HORTON: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
  65. LicenseVIVIAN SEKE HORTON: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued

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$1,058/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $75,600 × 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 $93,800. 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 871560290
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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

Mixed-use property

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

2 open violations

What it is
Mixed-use Row W/Off Str 2 Sty Mason
Owner
Strickland Investments LLC
$ / sq ft
$47 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Interior area
1,999 sqft
Lot size
1,456 sqft
Stories
2
Built
1920
Zoning
CMX1

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Strickland Investments LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 3 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $333K combined
• Tax bills mail to 3900 Ford Rd, Philadelphia PA, 19131

Block context

5900 block of Chester Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 5969 Chester Ave  ·  5967 Chester 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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VIVIAN SEKE HORTONInactive

Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date Dec 30, 2003 · Terminal license date Apr 30, 2004

Landlord and residential filings

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

ALVIN PROPERTIES LLCInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Dec 29, 2006 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012

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 65 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 704206 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-076093 · FAILED

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

  3. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2024-076093 · Violation VI-2024-059313 · Code PM15-302.1 · OPEN

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

  4. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2024-076093 · Violation VI-2024-059314 · Code PM15-302.4 · 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-2024-076093 · FAILED

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-013027 · FAILED

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

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-047597 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  8. Recorded transfer$75K transfer

    2021

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-047597 · FAILED

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

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-047597 · FAILED

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

  11. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2020-047597 · Violation VI-2020-025859 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2020-047597 · Violation VI-2020-025858 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2020-047597 · Violation VI-2020-025857 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-047597 · FAILED

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

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 704206 · FAILED

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

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-013027 · FAILED

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

  17. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2020-013027 · Violation VI-2020-003881 · Code PM15-301 · OPEN

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

  18. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2020-013027 · Violation VI-2020-003880 · Code 9-3905 · OPEN

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

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-013027 · FAILED

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

  20. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 704206 · 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.

  21. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 704209 · 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.

  22. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 704206 · 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.

  23. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 704206 · Violation 211970714 · Code 9-3905 · CLOSED

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

  24. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND

    Case 704209 · Violation 5172859 · Code PM15-301 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  25. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case 704209 · Violation 5172861 · Code PM15-302.4 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  26. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case 704209 · Violation 5172860 · Code PM15-302.1 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  27. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 704206 · 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.

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

    Case 248691 · PASSED

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

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 704209 · 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.

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

    Case 559129 · PASSED

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

  31. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 656307 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  32. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case 656307 · Violation 4820952 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE

    Case 656307 · Violation 4820954 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case 656307 · Violation 4820953 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  35. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 656307 · FAILED

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

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

    Case 559129 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

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

    Case 559129 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  38. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 559122 · 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.

  39. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 559129 · 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.

  40. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 559122 · 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.

  41. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 559129 · 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.

  42. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 559129 · Violation 4358453 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  43. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case 559122 · Violation 4186983 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  44. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 559122 · 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.

  45. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 559129 · 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.

  46. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 512848 · 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.

  47. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 512848 · 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.

  48. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case 512848 · Violation 3831998 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

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

  49. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 512848 · 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.

  50. PermitUse

    Permit 623164 · COMPLETED

    USE TO CHILD CARE SERVICE WITH PREP AND SERVE OF FOOD

  51. Recorded transfer$40K transfer

    2015

  52. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 248691 · 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.

  53. License terminal eventALVIN PROPERTIES LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 395599 · Inactive

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

  54. PermitMechanical

    Permit 389049 · EXPIRED

    INSTALL COMMERCIAL COOKING EXHAUST SYSTEM

  55. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 260679 · EXPIRED

    INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO CREATE A RESTAURANT ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH KITCHEN PREP IN THE BASEMENT. CO REQ. NEW ADA RAMP FOR RESTAURANT. RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING DWELLING UNIT.

  56. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 248691 · 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.

  57. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 248691 · Violation 2976552 · Code PM-306.0/1 · COMPLIED

    A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  58. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 248691 · 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.

  59. AppealBuilding standards appeal

    Appeal 11389 · CLOSED · APPROVED

    Related permit 260679 · ON 3/1/10 DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED NOTICE OF REFUSAL FOR APPLICATION #260679.

  60. PermitUse

    Permit 216068 · COMPLETED

    EAT IN RESTAURANT WITH MIN. 30 SEATS ALL FOOD SERVE ON A NON-DISPOSABLE WARE. NO LIVE ENTERTAINMENT NO SIGN.

  61. PermitZoning

    Permit 214569 · COMPLETED

    LEGALIZATION OF THE PARTIAL DEMO OF THE ONE STORY STRUCTURE AND NEW 7FT. HIGH FENCE WALL AT REAR YARD AND NEW HANDICAP ACCESS RAMP AT FRONT

  62. PermitDemolition

    Permit 162066 · COMPLETED

    DEMO 1ST FLOOR - NON LOAD BEARING ONLY.

  63. License issue eventALVIN PROPERTIES LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 395599 · Inactive

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

  64. License terminal eventVIVIAN SEKE HORTON: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive

    License 200375 · Inactive

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

  65. License issue eventVIVIAN SEKE HORTON: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued

    License 200375 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 25, 2026, 11:30 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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