Property report

717 E Chelten Ave

3,690 sqftCMX2built 2000

Property at a glancePlace of worship

Why Not Prosper INC

2026 assessment
$219K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$219K 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 $219,300. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionCertification

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Every dated record45 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  2. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. PermitChange of Use
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. L&I violationNEW USE OCCUPIED PRIOR TO CO
  11. L&I violationSINGLE- & MULTIPLE-STATION SMOKE ALARMS
  12. L&I violationNEW USE
  13. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. L&I violationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT REQUIRED
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. InspectionL&I investigation
  21. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  22. L&I violationMANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX SIGNS
  23. L&I violationADDRESS IDENTIFICATION
  24. L&I violationSYSTEMS OUT OF SERVICE
  25. InspectionL&I investigation
  26. PermitSign
  27. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
  28. PermitAlterations
  29. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  30. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  31. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  32. CertificationFire Escape Report
  33. L&I violationFIRE ESCAPE MAINTENANCE
  34. L&I violationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT
  35. L&I violationFIRE ESCAPE MATERIALS/STRENGTH
  36. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  37. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  38. PermitUse
  39. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  40. L&I violationROOMING UNIT OR HOUSE (R3 R2)
  41. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  42. AppealZoning board appeal
  43. PermitUse
  44. AppealZoning board appeal
  45. PermitAlteration

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$0/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $0 × 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 $219,300. 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 775098200
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Exemption classificationFull assessment exemption shown

2026 OPA shows a zero or de minimis taxable assessment. The open assessment split does not establish the exemption's legal basis, continuing eligibility, or treatment after a transfer.

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

Not a house

Place of worship. OPA shows a full or near-full assessment exemption whose basis must be verified. A $0 assessment-based estimate does not prove the live Tax Center account has no prior-period balance or other charges.

1 open violation

What it is
Place of worship Hse Worship All 2 Sty Mas
Owner
Why Not Prosper INC Public / institutional
$ / sq ft
$59 below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Chew and Chelten city commercial corridor
Interior area
3,690 sqft
Lot size
5,102 sqft
Built
2000
Zoning
CMX2

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Why Not Prosper INC · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 5 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $1.1M combined
• Tax bills mail to Po Box 949, Norristown PA, 19404 — outside Philadelphia

Block context

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

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Next door: 719 E Chelten Ave  ·  721 E Chelten 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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No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 23, 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 45 dated rows
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-026214 · Certified

    Expires 2026-09-30

  2. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance

    Appeal ZP-2024-010704 · Completed · Granted

    Related permit ZP-2024-010704 · Permit for a Transitional recovery housing (re-entry facility) in an existing structure with other existing uses in the structure as previously approved.

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-103120 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-028491 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-055751 · FAILED

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

  6. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2024-010703 · Issued

    Artist Studios and Artisan Industrial.

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-103120 · FAILED

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

  8. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-029201 · Certified

    Expires 2025-10-24

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-055751 · FAILED

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

  10. ViolationNEW USE OCCUPIED PRIOR TO CO

    Case CF-2024-103120 · Violation VI-2024-079174 · Code A-701.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  11. ViolationSINGLE- & MULTIPLE-STATION SMOKE ALARMS

    Case CF-2024-103120 · Violation VI-2024-079173 · Code F-1103.8 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2024-103120 · Violation VI-2024-079172 · 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.

  13. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS

    Case CF-2024-103120 · Violation VI-2024-079176 · Code F-906.2 · COMPLIED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-103120 · FAILED

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

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-055751 · FAILED

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

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-028491 · FAILED

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

  17. ViolationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT REQUIRED

    Case CF-2023-055751 · Violation VI-2023-041832 · Code F-1104.16.5.1.8 · OPEN

  18. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-055751 · FAILED

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

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-028491 · FAILED

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

  20. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-028491 · FAILED

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

  21. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2023-028491 · Violation VI-2023-021691 · Code F-901.6.4 · CLOSED

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

  22. ViolationMANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX SIGNS

    Case CF-2023-028491 · Violation VI-2023-021692 · Code F-907.4.2.4 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationADDRESS IDENTIFICATION

    Case CF-2023-028491 · Violation VI-2023-021693 · Code F-505.1 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationSYSTEMS OUT OF SERVICE

    Case CF-2023-028491 · Violation VI-2023-021694 · Code F-901.7 · COMPLIED

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

  25. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-028491 · FAILED

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

  26. PermitSign

    Permit GP-2020-003129 · Completed

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FLATWALL SIGN TO INCLUDE FASTENER INSTALLATIONS. **SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK.**

  27. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)

    Permit ZP-2020-002249 · Completed

    For the erection of one (1) static internally illuminated flat wall sign. Size and location as shown on plans.

  28. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2020-001750 · Completed

    For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.

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

    Case 610875 · PASSED

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

  30. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 610875 · 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.

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 610875 · 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. CertificationFire Escape Report

    Certification BC-2023-003609 · Safe with Repair

    Expires 2022-12-23

  33. ViolationFIRE ESCAPE MAINTENANCE

    Case 610875 · Violation 4590304 · Code FC-13-101113 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT

    Case 610875 · Violation 4590305 · Code FC-13-101115 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationFIRE ESCAPE MATERIALS/STRENGTH

    Case 610875 · Violation 4590303 · Code FC-13-101111 · COMPLIED

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

  36. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 610875 · 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.

  37. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 548236 · 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.

  38. PermitUse

    Permit 685646 · COMPLETED

    PER PROVISO TEMPORARY FIVE (5) YEAR PERMIT FOR SINGLE ROOM RESIDENCE FOR MAXIMUM FIVE (5) OCCUPANTS IN FIVE (5) UNITS IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL OCCUPANTS ARE CAPABLE OF SELF PRESERVATION AND SELF SUSTAINING, NO OCCUPANTS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF ANY COURT SYSTEM. NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT.

  39. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 548236 · 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.

  40. ViolationROOMING UNIT OR HOUSE (R3 R2)

    Case 548236 · Violation 4104175 · Code 9-3902 (3) · COMPLIED

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

  41. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 548236 · 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. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 27946 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions

    Related permit 685646 · PERMIT FOR ROOMING HOUSE FOR MAXIMUM ELEVEN (11) OCCUPANTS IN FIVE (5) UNITS (SINGLE ROOM RESIDENCE) IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.

  43. PermitUse

    Permit 462482 · COMPLETED

    PER PROVISO TEMPORARY THREE (3) YEAR PERMIT FOR ROOMING HOUSE (SINGLE ROOM RESIDENCE) FOR MAXIMUM SEVEN (7) RESIDENTS IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT.

  44. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 20415 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions

    Related permit 462482 · PERMIT FOR ROOMING HOUSE FOR MAXIMUM FIVE (5) UNITS (SINGLE ROOM RESIDENCE) IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.

  45. PermitAlteration

    Permit 222622 · EXPIRED

    REPLACE 20 EXISTING ROOF RAFTERS, SIZE AND LOCATION TO MATCH ORIGINAL, INSTALL NEW ROOF SHEATHING AND ROOF COVERING.

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Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 23, 2026, 5:43 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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