Commercial property report

6118-20 Germantown Ave

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1 story2,540 sqftCMX2built 1900

Property at a glanceStore

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$413K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$413K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Germantown Approximate · based on ZIP 19144
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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 $413,300. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$250K$500K$413K200220072012201720222027
Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record44 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  4. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  7. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. PermitChange of Use
  11. L&I violationNEW USE
  12. L&I violationCEILING CLEARANCE
  13. L&I violationMANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX UNOBSTRUCTED & UNOBSCURED
  14. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHER SIZE & DISTRIBUTION
  15. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS
  16. L&I violationEXTENSION CORDS
  17. L&I violationHOLD-OPEN DEVICES & CLOSERS
  18. L&I violationWET CHEMICAL SYSTEMS
  19. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  20. L&I violationRELIABILITY
  21. InspectionL&I investigation
  22. Deed / saleDeed / sale $297K
  23. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  24. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  25. L&I violationCO- NEW USE OCCUPIED PRE-CO
  26. L&I violationCEILING CLEARANCE
  27. L&I violationOPEN JUNCTION BOXES
  28. L&I violationHOOD CLEANING RECORD
  29. L&I violationRENEW LIC INDICATED
  30. L&I violationFIRE SUPPRESSION CERTIFICATION
  31. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  32. PermitElectrical
  33. PermitNew Construction
  34. PermitZoning/use
  35. AppealZoning board appeal
  36. LicenseBUM J CHANG (CHANG'S FOODLAND MARKET): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  37. AppealZoning board appeal
  38. LicensePAKAL INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  39. LicenseLEES FOOD LAND MARKET INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  40. LicensePAKAL INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  41. LicenseLEES FOOD LAND MARKET INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  42. LicenseBUM J CHANG (CHANG'S FOODLAND MARKET): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  43. LicenseLEE KUN SANG: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  44. LicenseLEE KUN SANG: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

Verify the public record

$5,785/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $413,300 × 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 $413,300. 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 882927670
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

$4,245.73 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 2020–2021. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.

$3,043.10 principal$270.73 interest$294.10 penalty$637.80 other charges
2years recorded 2020–2021tax periods 2021-05-04last payment in snapshot Yesactionable flag Nopayment agreement Nobankruptcy flag Noassessment appeal

The snapshot’s 2022 context used $184,100 total assessment, $184,100 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.”

Where the record looks off

Conflicts in City paperwork. Flags on the data, not the property.

"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder

Philadelphia records use 1900 as a stand-in when the real construction year was never documented. Treat the age as unknown, not as 120+ years.

Property report

Commercial property

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

$4K · Jun 2022 delinquency snapshot

What it is
Store Store 1 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$163 above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Germantown Ave./High-Upsal city commercial corridor
Interior area
2,540 sqft
Lot size
6,184 sqft
Stories
1
Built
1900
Zoning
CMX2

Block context

6100 block of Germantown Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 6114-16 Germantown Ave  ·  6122 Germantown 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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PAKAL INCActive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date May 24, 2012 · Filed expiration Apr 30, 2027

LEES FOOD LAND MARKET INCInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Jun 18, 2004 · Terminal license date May 24, 2012

BUM J CHANG (CHANG'S FOODLAND MARKET)Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date May 9, 2004 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012

LEE KUN SANGInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Apr 28, 2002 · Terminal license date Apr 30, 2003

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 44 dated rows
  1. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2025-032147 · Certified

    Expires 2026-11-08

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-118726 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-032687 · Certified

    Expires 2025-12-10

  4. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-029832 · Certified

    Expires 2025-05-20

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-118726 · FAILED

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

  6. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2023-026093 · Certified

    Expires 2024-12-14

  7. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-024557 · Certified

    Expires 2024-12-02

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-118726 · FAILED

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

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-118726 · FAILED

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

  10. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2022-013431 · Issued

    Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries

  11. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2022-118726 · Violation VI-2022-089145 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationCEILING CLEARANCE

    Case CF-2022-118726 · Violation VI-2022-089164 · Code F-315.3.1 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationMANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX UNOBSTRUCTED & UNOBSCURED

    Case CF-2022-118726 · Violation VI-2022-089162 · 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.

  14. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHER SIZE & DISTRIBUTION

    Case CF-2022-118726 · Violation VI-2022-089174 · Code F-906.3 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS

    Case CF-2022-118726 · Violation VI-2022-089175 · Code F-906.7 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationEXTENSION CORDS

    Case CF-2022-118726 · Violation VI-2022-089163 · Code F-604.5 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationHOLD-OPEN DEVICES & CLOSERS

    Case CF-2022-118726 · Violation VI-2022-089176 · Code F-705.2.3 · COMPLIED

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

  18. ViolationWET CHEMICAL SYSTEMS

    Case CF-2022-118726 · Violation VI-2022-089150 · Code F-904.5 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2022-118726 · Violation VI-2022-089146 · Code F-901.6.4 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationRELIABILITY

    Case CF-2022-118726 · Violation VI-2022-089153 · 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.

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-118726 · FAILED

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

  22. Recorded transfer$297K transfer

    2018

  23. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 587049 · 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.

  24. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 587049 · 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.

  25. ViolationCO- NEW USE OCCUPIED PRE-CO

    Case 587049 · Violation 4390116 · Code A-701.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationCEILING CLEARANCE

    Case 587049 · Violation 4390117 · Code FC-13-315.21 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationOPEN JUNCTION BOXES

    Case 587049 · Violation 4390118 · Code FC-13-605.6 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationHOOD CLEANING RECORD

    Case 587049 · Violation 4390119 · Code FC-13-609333 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationRENEW LIC INDICATED

    Case 587049 · Violation 4390121 · Code LR-1 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationFIRE SUPPRESSION CERTIFICATION

    Case 587049 · Violation 4390120 · Code FC-13-915.1A · COMPLIED

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

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 587049 · 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.

  32. PermitElectrical

    Permit 709661 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE LINE TO KITCHEN HOOD AND OUTLETS PER 2008 NEC (MIXED USER)NORTH DISTRICT

  33. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 685829 · Expired

    INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) 10'-0" COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD, ONE (1) ROOFTOP EXHAUST FAN, ONE (1)MAKE UP AIR FAN WITH ALL ASSOCIATED SUPPLY/EXHAUST DUCT WORK FOR KITCHEN. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.

  34. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 464317 · COMPLETED

    REMOVAL OF EXISTING METAL SIGN AND INSTALL FABRIC AWNING SIGN ACCESSORY TO RETAIL SALE OF FOOD, BEVERAGES AND GROCERIES.

  35. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 20359 · CLOSED · Granted

    Related permit 464317 · PERMIT FOR THE COMPLETE REMOVAL OF ALL EXISTING SIGNS AND FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) FLATWALL AWNING SIGN (4'2" X 34'10") ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING RETAIL SALE OF FOOD. BEVERAGES AND GROCERIES. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION

  36. License terminal eventBUM J CHANG (CHANG'S FOODLAND MARKET): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 206577 · Inactive

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

  37. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 17734 · CLOSED · Granted

    Related permit 393425 · CERTIFICATE FOR THE PREPARATION AND SERVING OF HOT FOOD FOR TAKE OUT AS PART OF AN EXISTING RETAIL GROCERY STORE WITH TAKE-OUT OF COLD FLOOD IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. (FAST TRACK)

  38. License issue eventPAKAL INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 565286 · Active

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

  39. License terminal eventLEES FOOD LAND MARKET INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 207794 · Inactive

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

  40. License issue eventPAKAL INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 547025 · Active

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

  41. License issue eventLEES FOOD LAND MARKET INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 207794 · Inactive

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

  42. License issue eventBUM J CHANG (CHANG'S FOODLAND MARKET): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 206577 · Inactive

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

  43. License terminal eventLEE KUN SANG: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 201861 · Inactive

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

  44. License issue eventLEE KUN SANG: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 201861 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 24, 2026, 7:37 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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