2026 assessment
$7.5M
OPA value, not a listing price
Apartment building report
6144 Germantown Ave
42,000 sqftCMX2built 2023
Property at a glanceSchool
Hightop Germantown LLC
2027 published assessment
$7.1M
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
6100 block of Germantown Ave
ZIP 19144
Neighborhood area
Germantown
Approximate · based on ZIP 19144
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 $7,066,700. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2021$23K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2022$23K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2023$4.9M assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2024$7.5M assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2025$7.5M assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2026$7.5M assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2027$7.1M assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- Permit · 2020-07-21New construction, addition, GFA changeThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2020-12-09New ConstructionThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2022-04-18New Construction or AdditionsThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2022-05-13New ConstructionThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2022-10-11Rough-InThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2022-10-29New ConstructionThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2023-01-04New ConstructionThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2023-11-15Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)This permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2023-12-07SignThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2024-01-23Change of UseThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2024-01-24Addition and/or AlterationThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2024-02-01Addition and/or AlterationsThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2024-02-08Addition and/or AlterationsThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2024-02-15Addition and/or AlterationThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2024-02-23AlterationsThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- License · 2023-06-28Hightop Germantown LLC (Sparrow House): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- Certification · 2024-05-21Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2024-06-03Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2025-06-13Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2026-05-19Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
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- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- PermitAlterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitChange of Use
- PermitSign
- PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
- LicenseHightop Germantown LLC (Sparrow House): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitRough-In
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
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Property tax
$10,499/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $750,000 × 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 $7,066,700. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8810973422026 OPA taxes $750,000 of $7,500,000 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.
See the assessment math →Historical delinquency sources Record found
$531.64 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.
$368.63 principal$19.35 interest$22.12 penalty$121.54 other charges
The snapshot’s 2022 context used $22,900 total assessment, $22,900 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.”
Building report
Apartment building
School, recorded in the City's apartments category. The public record and owner trail follow.
$532 · Jun 2022 delinquency snapshot
What it is
School
School 3 Sty Masonry
Owner
Hightop Germantown LLC
$ / sq ft
$168
above the $147 median for 2,826 apartments parcels citywide
Corridor
Germantown Ave./High-Upsal
city commercial corridor
Licensed units
50
active rental license
Interior area
42,000 sqft
Lot size
115 sqft
Built
2023
Zoning
CMX2
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Hightop Germantown LLC · corporate / LLC owner
• Tax bills mail to 300 Yorktown Plaza, Elkins Park PA, 19027 — outside Philadelphia
• Holds an active rental license for this address
Block context
6100 block of Germantown Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 6128 Germantown Ave · 6122 Germantown Ave
L&I license dates · data through Jul 23, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 23, 2026.
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
Hightop Germantown LLC (Sparrow House)Active
Rental · Initial issue date Jun 28, 2023 · Filed expiration Jun 27, 2027
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.
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- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2026-017640 · Certified
Expires 2027-05-19
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2026-001553 · Certified
Expires 2026-06-13
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-022580 · Certified
Expires 2025-06-03
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2024-020022 · Certified
Expires 2025-05-21
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2024-002070 · Completed
Install vents, drains, water lines, 2 toilets, 2 lavs, 1 urinal, 1 water fountain, 1 kitchen sink, 1 hot water heater, 1 hub drain, 2 floor drains
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2024-001266 · Completed
Fit-Out- Main Service & panel existing in space. Install all new lighting as per plans, Install all new circuits as per plans 120/208v. Install all power for new hvac units. Install emergency lighting. Install new fire alarm devices as per plans. All wiring to be installed in existing fire panel. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72,2018 PHILA FIRE CODE.
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit FP-2024-000257 · Completed
EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13) - For the Relocation of Sprinkler Heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE 19 SPRINKLER HEADS ON GROUND FLOOR IN EXISTING VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE TO ACCOMMODATE TENANT FLOOR PLAN
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit MP-2024-000464 · Completed
FOR A NEW MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION TO ACCOMMODATE A PORTION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. WORK TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2024-000261 · Completed
Tenant fit out for educational facility use in existing ground floor vacant commercial space as per approved plans. Building is fully sprinklered. Separate permits required for MEP and FP work. AMENDMENT TO ACCOMMODATE MECHANICAL DESIGN: RELOCATED MECHANICAL CLOSETS AND DUCT DISTRIBUTION ALONG PERIMETER OF THE SPACE.
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2024-000278 · Issued
Public, Civic, and Institutional - Educational Facilities
- PermitSign
Permit GP-2023-010306 · Completed
FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE FLAT WALL SIGN AND ONE PROJECTING SIGN AS PER PLANS.
- PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
Permit ZP-2023-012119 · Completed
Install one 36"x132" single-faced non-illum wall sign. Install one 24" diameter double-faced statically illum projecting blade sign, size and location as shown on the plans.
- License issue eventHightop Germantown LLC (Sparrow House): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 927396 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit EP-2022-010326 · Completed
Install 2000 amp, 3 phase 120/208v main service. Install (1) 1000a meter banks. Install all new wiring throughout 50 unit apartment building & commercial vanilla box. EM.LIGHTING ,110V INTERCONNECTED SMOKE ALARMS ,Install cable tv wiring. Install fire alarm system throughout w/ low frequency sound to be in all living rms and bedrooms, tamper switch, flow switch. -NOTED Wp HEAT DETECTOR AT ROOFTOP ELEVATOR LOBBY- ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72,2018 PHILA FIRE CODE. **SEPARATE EL.PERMIT REQ'D FOR COMMERCIAL FITOUT**
- PermitNew Construction
Permit MP-2022-004845 · Completed
For the installation of a mechanical HVAC system including all registers, diffusers, and appliances (installed in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications), with associated ductwork (all ductwork for dwelling units self-contained within each unit), throughout a new four (4) story attached structure (w/green roof, roof deck and pilot house enclosing access stairs only) to be used as Groups B/R-2/S-1 (Vacant Commercial Space, Fifty (50) Dwelling Units, and Storage), as per plans; see CP-2020-004987 for associated building permit; separate mechanical permit required for vacant commercial space.
- PermitRough-In
Permit EP-2022-010328 · Completed
Rough-In Permit for EP-2022-010326 Install 2000 amp, 3 phase 120/208v main service. Install (1) 1000a meter banks. Install all new wiring throughout 50 unit apartment building & commercial vanilla box. Install cable tv wiring. AS PER NEC 2017 Install fire alarm system throughout as per NFPA72
- PermitNew Construction
Permit FP-2022-001193 · Completed
INSTALL NEW 4" FIRE SERVICE FROM STREET TO BUILDING SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS PER NFPA 13 SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIIRED PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS PER NFPA 13 SUPPLY AND INSTALL NEW 4" CITY-APPROVED BACKFLOW PREVENTER SUPPLY AND INSTALL STANDPIPES IN STAIR TOWERS SUPPLY AND INSTALL NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED BELLS, TAMPERS AND FLOW SWITCHES
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2022-001698 · Completed
New construction, interior & exterior plumbing. +All proposed work to be done in accordance with Philadelphia Plumbing Code 2018.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit CP-2020-004987 · Completed
FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR USE AS FIFTY (50) DWELLING UNITS AND VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE. STRUCTURE TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 MINIMUM. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.** **2018 IBC** *AMENDMENT 11/5/2021 TO INCLUDE REVISED FIRST AND LOWER LEVEL LAYOUT, STRUCTURAL/FOUNDATION WORK, LIGHT WELLS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *AMENDMENT 10/20/2022 FOR CHANGE OF LAYOUT TO INCLUDE TRASH ROOM. *AMENDMENT 10/17/22 TO INCLUDE LAYOUT CHANGE FOR TRASH ROOM.
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2020-004090 · Completed
**Amendment dated 3/22/2022: minor increase to total occupied area from 56.3% to 57%; no other changes** **Amendment dated 9/27/2021: Change low-income housing bonus to moderate income housing bonus, and add green roof and associated green roof bonus, as per updated plans and PCPC bonus acknowledgement form; deed restrictions required by these bonuses must be documented by further amendments to this permit.** **Amendment approved 11/18/2020: Changes to roof deck and roof deck access structures per bubbled are on attached plans.** For the erection of an attached structure (with roof deck accessed by pilot houses enclosing access stairs and elevators only; using additional height allowed by Low Income Housing bonus as per PZC 14-702(7)(2)(c)(.1)), size and location as shown on plan/application.
Where this comes from
- Assessment, spec sheet & owner: OPA Property Assessments, Office of Property Assessment
- Sales & deed history: Realty Transfer Tax records, Recorder of Deeds
- Permits, violations & inspections: L&I Property History · Atlas
- Tax delinquency snapshot · June 2022: Real Estate Tax Delinquencies, Dept. of Revenue
- Historical tax ledger & liens · through 2016: Real Estate Tax Balances, Dept. of Revenue
- Current property-tax balance: Verify with Philadelphia Revenue
- Zoning appeals: L&I & Zoning Board appeals
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
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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