Commercial property report

6501 Essington Ave

1 story42,000 sqftI2built 1995

Property at a glanceCommercial

Vk 6501 Essington LLC

2026 assessment
$6.5M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$6.7M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Eastwick · Airport Approximate · based on ZIP 19153
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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 $6,720,000. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$5.0M$10M$6.7M1996200220082014202020262027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record40 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  3. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  4. PermitRoof Covering Replacement
  5. PermitChange of Use
  6. PermitSign
  7. PermitZoning/use
  8. PermitElectrical
  9. PermitPlumbing
  10. PermitElectrical
  11. PermitElectrical
  12. InspectionBP_BLDG
  13. InspectionEP_ELEC
  14. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  15. L&I violationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
  16. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
  17. L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
  18. L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O ELEC PERMIT
  19. L&I violationPENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFO
  20. L&I violationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)
  21. InspectionBP_BLDG
  22. InspectionEP_ELEC
  23. PermitUse
  24. PermitMechanical
  25. LicenseBUDGET RENT A CAR SYSTEM INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
  26. LicenseMETRO AUTO SALES INC (T/A VALUE KIA): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactive
  27. LicenseMETRO AUTO SALES INC (T/A VALUE KIA): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
  28. LicenseMETRO VALUE SALES INC (T/A VALUE KIA): Hazardous Materials L&I license filing marked inactive
  29. LicenseBUDGET RENT A CAR SYSTEM INC: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactive
  30. InspectionCI INSP
  31. InspectionCI INSP
  32. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  33. InspectionCI INSP
  34. InspectionCI INSP
  35. LicenseBUDGET RENT A CAR SYSTEM INC: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued
  36. LicenseMETRO AUTO SALES INC (T/A VALUE KIA): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued
  37. LicenseBUDGET RENT A CAR SYSTEM INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  38. LicenseMETRO AUTO SALES INC (T/A VALUE KIA): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  39. LicenseMETRO VALUE SALES INC (T/A VALUE KIA): Hazardous Materials L&I license filing initially issued
  40. LicenseBUDGET RENT A CAR SYSTEM INC (ATTN:MICHAEL FEELEY): Public Garage / Parking Lot business license initially issued

Verify the public record

$90,539/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $6,468,000 × 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 $6,720,000. 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 882166700
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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.

For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”

Property report

Commercial property

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

What it is
Commercial Auto Dealer/Agncy Masonry
Owner
Vk 6501 Essington LLC
$ / sq ft
$160 above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Interior area
42,000 sqft
Lot size
172,654 sqft
Stories
1
Built
1995
Zoning
I2

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Vk 6501 Essington LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 2 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $12M combined
• Tax bills mail to 80 West 250 Pehle Ave Ste 200, Saddle Brook NJ, 07663 — outside Philadelphia

Block context

6500 block of Essington Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 6510-44 Essington 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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BUDGET RENT A CAR SYSTEM INCInactive

Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · Initial issue date Jan 28, 2005 · Terminal license date Jun 30, 2009

METRO AUTO SALES INC (T/A VALUE KIA)Inactive

Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · Initial issue date Jan 4, 2005 · Terminal license date Jul 24, 2012

BUDGET RENT A CAR SYSTEM INC (ATTN:MICHAEL FEELEY)Inactive

Public Garage / Parking Lot · Initial issue date May 8, 1996 · Filed expiration Dec 31, 1997

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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  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-029559 · Certified

    Expires 2026-09-15

  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-033092 · Certified

    Expires 2025-10-15

  3. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2024-001791 · Completed

    EXISTING INCOMING PRIMARY FEEDER TO REMAIN .INSTALL (3) #500 KCMIL CU, (1) #2 AWG CU GND IN A 3-1/2" EMT CONDUIT (8) #250 KCMIL CU, (1) #1/0 CU GND, IN 3-1/2" EMT CONDUIT (7) 1-1/2" EMT CONDUITS, CONSISTING OF (4) #4 AWG CU, (2) #8 CU GND, EACH CONDUIT FEEDING TWO EV CHARGERS (2) #6 AWG CU, (1) #8 CU GND IN A 1" LFMC NEW 125A, 480V CIRCUIT BREAKER TO BE INSTALLED IN EXISTING MSB. CONTRACTOR TO INSTALL A PANELBOARD MANUFACTURER AND AIC RATING COMPATIBLE CIRCUIT BREAKER (2) #4 AWG CU, (1) #8 AWG CU GND IN A 1-1/2" EMT CONDUIT ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. AMENDMENT:Original plans had 1 600 amp panel - Amended permit and plans changed to 1 trough and 3 200 amp main breaker panels From existing MDP to new transformer we upsized conduit from 3 1/2" to 4". From transformer to the new trough we installed two (2) 3" conduits instead of the 1 3 1/2" conduit From new panels to chargers we went from seven (7) 1.5" conduits to six (6) 1.25" conduits Changed conduit size from 1.5" to 1.25" Final conduit in each panel changed from 1.5" to 1.25" (three (3) total) Location of chargers - two of original charger locations were change; one (1) to the other side of building; one (1) moved over one spot.

  4. PermitRoof Covering Replacement

    Permit GM-2021-012087 · Expired

    REMOVE EXISTING ROOF MEMBRANE. FURNISH AND INSTALL A NEW 60 MIL REINFORCED, TPO ROOF MEMBRANE.

  5. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2021-003715 · Issued

    Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance.

  6. PermitSign

    Permit 698880 · COMPLETED

    THE REPLACEMENT OF TWO (2) PANELS ON AN EXISTING, ACCESSORY, DOUBLE-FACED, STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FREESTANDING SIGN, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. NO CHANGES IN HEIGHT, AREA, STRUCTURE, OR ILLUMINATION OF EXISTING SIGN & FOR THE REMOVAL OF A SIGN.

  7. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 696830 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF TWO (2) PANELS ON AN EXISTING, ACCESSORY, DOUBLE-FACED, STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FREESTANDING SIGN, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. NO CHANGES IN HEIGHT, AREA, STRUCTURE, OR ILLUMINATION OF EXISTING SIGN. NEW PANELS ACCESSORY TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SAFETY SERVICES WITHIN AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE.

  8. PermitElectrical

    Permit 680971 · COMPLETED

    FURNISH & INSTALL (134) CATEGORY 5E PLENUM CABLE WITH A LONGEST RUN OF 140' AS PER 2008 NEC (WEST DISTRICT)

  9. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 686874 · COMPLETED

    REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF 3- TOILETS, 2- LAVATORIES, BREAK ROOM SINK AND WATER FOUNTAIN FOR DRYWALL WORK

  10. PermitElectrical

    Permit 672304 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 1-FIRE ALARM PANEL, 1 COMMUNICATION, 2-ANNUNCIATION, 13-SMOKE DETECTORS,5 HORN STROBES,3 STROBES,4-HEAT DETECTORS,4 PULL STATION PER NFPA 72 (PROTECTIVE SERVICES)

  11. PermitElectrical

    Permit 670258 · COMPLETED

    WIRING OF NEW OFFICE SPACE WITH STANDARD 2X4 LIGHTS, SWITCHES AND OUTLETS REPAIR EXISITNG 2X4 LIGHTING IN EXISITNG OFFICES EXIT & EMERGENCY AS PER 2008 NEC (WEST DISTRICT)

  12. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 525247 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  13. InvestigationEP_ELEC

    Case 525255 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  14. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 675247 · Completed

    FOR INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO AN EXISTING BUILDING FOR USE AS A DISPATCHING OFFICE FOR AMBULANCES. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FURNISHINGS AND FINISHES 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.

  15. ViolationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO

    Case 525247 · Violation 3878645 · Code A-901.13/1 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)

    Case 525247 · Violation 3878643 · Code A-301.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)

    Case 525247 · Violation 3878644 · Code A-504.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  18. ViolationSWO- CONSTR W/O ELEC PERMIT

    Case 525255 · Violation 3878697 · Code A-504.1/5 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationPENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFO

    Case 525255 · Violation 3878698 · Code A-901.13/2 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)

    Case 525255 · Violation 3878696 · Code A-301.1/51 · COMPLIED

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

  21. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 525247 · FAILED

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

  22. InvestigationEP_ELEC

    Case 525255 · FAILED

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

  23. PermitUse

    Permit 669914 · COMPLETED

    FOR USE AS SAFETY SERVICES WITHIN AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE ("BUILDING A" ON PLANS) AND ANOTHER DETACHED STRUCTURE ("BUILDING B" ON PLANS) TO REMAIN VACANT, NO CHANGES IN HEIGHT OR AREA OF EXISTING BUILDINGS, WITH SEVENTY-EIGHT (78) ACCESSORY SPACES, OF WHICH TWENTY-FIVE (25) ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES WILL BE RESERVED FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES, AND FIFTY-THREE (53) ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES WILL BE RESERVED FOR EMPLOYEES. NO SIGNS ON THIS PERMIT.

  24. PermitMechanical

    Permit 667553 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK TO AN OFFICE AREA. 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.

  25. License terminal eventBUDGET RENT A CAR SYSTEM INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 281480 · Inactive

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

  26. License terminal eventMETRO AUTO SALES INC (T/A VALUE KIA): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactive

    License 284649 · Inactive

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

  27. License terminal eventMETRO AUTO SALES INC (T/A VALUE KIA): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 281681 · Inactive

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

  28. License terminal eventMETRO VALUE SALES INC (T/A VALUE KIA): Hazardous Materials L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 285088 · Inactive

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

  29. License terminal eventBUDGET RENT A CAR SYSTEM INC: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactive

    License 283282 · Inactive

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

  30. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 73681 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  31. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 73681 · FAILED

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

  32. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 164492 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  33. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 73681 · FAILED

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

  34. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 73681 · FAILED

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

  35. License issue eventBUDGET RENT A CAR SYSTEM INC: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued

    License 283282 · Inactive

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

  36. License issue eventMETRO AUTO SALES INC (T/A VALUE KIA): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued

    License 284649 · Inactive

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

  37. License issue eventBUDGET RENT A CAR SYSTEM INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 281480 · Inactive

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

  38. License issue eventMETRO AUTO SALES INC (T/A VALUE KIA): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 281681 · Inactive

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

  39. License issue eventMETRO VALUE SALES INC (T/A VALUE KIA): Hazardous Materials L&I license filing initially issued

    License 285088 · Inactive

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

  40. License issue eventBUDGET RENT A CAR SYSTEM INC (ATTN:MICHAEL FEELEY): Public Garage / Parking Lot business license initially issued

    License 287535 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 1:47 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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