Commercial property report

709 Washington Ave

2 stories6,230 sqftCMX2.5built 1950

Property at a glanceStore

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$916K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$922K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Queen Village · East Passyunk Approximate · based on ZIP 19147
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2 violation rows marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2025-011594

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Feb 23, 2025 · Latest inspection FAILED · Jun 30, 2026

  • Periodic TestingF-901.6.4
  • Repair Garages/Motor FuelF-105.6.4

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 $922,000. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentTeardownL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record54 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  6. L&I violationTIRE DEALER LICENSE
  7. L&I violationREPAIR GARAGES/MOTOR FUEL
  8. L&I violationREPAIR GARAGES/MOTOR FUEL
  9. LicenseERNEST DIVINCENZO: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactive
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. L&I violationFAIL OBTAIN LICENSE (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. L&I violationFAIL OBTAIN LICENSE
  18. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  19. LicenseERNEST DIVINCENZO: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued
  20. InspectionCI INSP
  21. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  22. LicenseSAFELITE FULFILLMENT INC: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued
  23. InspectionCI INSP
  24. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  25. InspectionCI INSP
  26. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  27. L&I violationDISPLAY LICENSE
  28. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  29. L&I violationPULL STATION SIGNS
  30. L&I violationSTORAGE UNDER STAIRWAYS
  31. L&I violationNFPA 704 SIGNS
  32. L&I violationPULL STATION SIGNS
  33. L&I violationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
  34. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  35. InspectionCI INSP
  36. InspectionCI INSP
  37. InspectionCI INSP
  38. PermitDemolition
  39. TeardownDemolished
  40. L&I violationVIOL NONE FOUND
  41. InspectionCI INSP
  42. LicenseSAFELITE FULFILLMENT INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
  43. LicenseSAFELITE FULFILLMENT INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  44. PermitElectrical
  45. PermitMechanical
  46. PermitElectrical
  47. PermitPlumbing
  48. PermitPlumbing
  49. PermitPlumbing
  50. PermitAddition
  51. PermitMajor alteration
  52. PermitZoning/use
  53. AppealZoning board appeal
  54. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

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$12,819/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $915,800 × 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 $922,000. 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 882971635
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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

Commercial property

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

3 open violations

What it is
Store Auto Repair Shop Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$148 below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
9th Street - Italian Market city commercial corridor
Interior area
6,230 sqft
Lot size
5,530 sqft
Stories
2
Built
1950
Zoning
CMX2.5

Block context

700 block of Washington Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 701 Washington Ave  ·  721 Washington 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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ERNEST DIVINCENZOInactive

Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · Initial issue date Sep 18, 2017 · Terminal license date Nov 16, 2023

SAFELITE FULFILLMENT INCActive

Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · Initial issue date Aug 28, 2017 · Filed expiration Aug 27, 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 50 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-011594 · FAILED

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

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-011596 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-011594 · FAILED

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-011596 · FAILED

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

  5. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2025-011594 · Violation VI-2025-010779 · Code F-901.6.4 · OPEN

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

  6. ViolationTIRE DEALER LICENSE

    Case CF-2025-011594 · Violation VI-2025-010777 · Code 9-621(2)(A) · CLOSED

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

  7. ViolationREPAIR GARAGES/MOTOR FUEL

    Case CF-2025-011594 · Violation VI-2025-010776 · Code F-105.6.4 · OPEN

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

  8. ViolationREPAIR GARAGES/MOTOR FUEL

    Case CF-2025-011596 · Violation VI-2025-010785 · Code F-105.6.4 · COMPLIED

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

  9. License terminal eventERNEST DIVINCENZO: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactive

    License 751981 · Inactive

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

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-017496 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-017496 · FAILED

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

  12. ViolationFAIL OBTAIN LICENSE (Obtain the license identified in the notice)

    Case CF-2023-017496 · Violation VI-2023-013236 · Code LO-1 · COMPLIED

    The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-017496 · FAILED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-102477 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-102477 · FAILED

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

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-102477 · FAILED

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

  17. ViolationFAIL OBTAIN LICENSE

    Case CF-2021-102477 · Violation VI-2021-073940 · Code 10-723(2) · COMPLIED

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

  18. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 595419 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  19. License issue eventERNEST DIVINCENZO: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued

    License 751981 · Inactive

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

  20. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 595396 · 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.

  21. License issue eventSAFELITE FULFILLMENT INC: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued

    License 749959 · Active

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

  22. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 595419 · 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.

  23. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 595401 · 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. ViolationDISPLAY LICENSE

    Case 595396 · Violation 4394266 · Code LD-1 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)

    Case 595396 · Violation 4394267 · Code LO-1 · COMPLIED

    The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  26. ViolationPULL STATION SIGNS

    Case 595396 · Violation 4394265 · Code FC-13-907.51 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationSTORAGE UNDER STAIRWAYS

    Case 595401 · Violation 4394427 · Code FC-13-100911 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationNFPA 704 SIGNS

    Case 595401 · Violation 4394428 · Code FC-13-2703.5 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationPULL STATION SIGNS

    Case 595401 · Violation 4394429 · Code FC-13-907.51 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED

    Case 595401 · Violation 4394430 · Code FC-13-915.1 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)

    Case 595419 · Violation 4435333 · Code LO-1 · COMPLIED

    The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  32. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 595396 · FAILED

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

  33. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 595419 · FAILED

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

  34. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 595401 · FAILED

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

  35. PermitDemolition

    Permit 615310 · COMPLETED

    CLOSE IN PLACE WITH CONCRETE 1X550 GALLONE USED MOTOR OIL, UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK, WHICH IS LOCATED UNDER THE GARAGE FLOOR. SOIL SAMPLES WILL BE COLLECTED

  36. ViolationVIOL NONE FOUND

    Case 386493 · Violation 2831304 · Code A-000.0/1 · COMPLIED

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

  37. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 386493 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  38. License terminal eventSAFELITE FULFILLMENT INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 520904 · Inactive

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

  39. License issue eventSAFELITE FULFILLMENT INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 520904 · Inactive

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

  40. PermitElectrical

    Permit 186855 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL "FIRE ALARM" AS PER NFPA-72 (SOUTH DIST)

  41. PermitMechanical

    Permit 184328 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL ONE GIBSON CENTRAL AIR UNIT WITH 10 KW HEAT IN ALLEYWAY WITH CONDENSOR MODEL JS5BD-036KB; AIR HANDLER MODEL JSF080510279

  42. PermitElectrical

    Permit 165613 · COMPLETED

    NEW 400AMP SERVICE, 3 GANG, 200AMP METER SOCKETS, 1 FOR AUTO SECTION, 1 FOR GLASS SECTION, 1 FOR OUTDOOR PARKING LOT, WIRING FOR LIGHTING, RECETPS, MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT BUILDING AS PER 2005 NEC (SOUTH DISTRICT)

  43. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 166864 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE HOUSE TRAP,LATERAL AND WATER DISTRIBUTION LINE

  44. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 160405 · COMPLETED

    HOUSE DRAIN, HOUSE TRAP, FRESH AIR INLET, 8" LATERAL REPLACEMENT

  45. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 152910 · COMPLETED

    THROUGHOUT CATCHBASIN, OIL WATER SEPERATOR, 3 HALF BATHS, AND ROOF DRAIN, 3 TOILETS, 1 CATCH BASIN, 1 FLOOR DRAIN, 3 LAVS, 1 OIL WATER SEPERATOR, 3 ROOF DRAINS.

  46. PermitAddition

    Permit 123721 · COMPLETED

    BUILD 2 ADDITIONS AS PER PLANS.

  47. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 124103 · COMPLETED

    ALTERATIONS AS PER PLAN. REFER TO PARENT A/P#123721 FOR PLANS.

  48. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 52876 · COMPLETED

    ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING AUTO REPAIR SHOP WITH SELLING OF TIRES. BODY, FENDER OR PAINT WORK

  49. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 2138 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions

    PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO ONE STORY ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING ONE STORY DETACHED STRUCTURE AND FOR THE COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING ROOF FOR USE AS AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP WITH GLASS REPLACEMENT AND TIRE SALES (NO BODY OR FENDER WOR

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

    Case 81636 · CLOSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 24, 2026, 5:56 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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