Mixed-use property report

718 S 52nd St

2,192 sqftCMX2built 1925

Property at a glanceApartment building

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$186K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$208K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Cedar Park · Kingsessing Approximate · based on ZIP 19143
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7 violation rows marked OPEN in 2 active cases

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Case CF-2024-123980

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION - COURT

Opened Dec 2, 2024 · Latest inspection FAILED · May 2, 2025

  • Exterior Structure WallsPM15-304.6
  • Self- Or Automatic-Closing DoorsF-1105.5.4.2.4
  • Permz- Or Remove AdvertisingA-301.1/66
  • Periodic TestingF-901.6.4
  • Inspection, Testing And MaintenanceF-907.8.5
  • Fire ExtinguishersF-906.2
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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 $208,200. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record55 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseSherwood Distributing Co Inc.: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. L&I violationNEW USE
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. L&I violationRENDERING EQUIPMENT INOPERABLE
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. LicenseWILLIE RUSSELL: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  17. LicenseSherwood Distributing Co Inc.: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLS
  21. L&I violationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION
  22. L&I violationSELF- OR AUTOMATIC-CLOSING DOORS
  23. L&I violationEXTENSION CORDS
  24. L&I violationFOOD - SMALL ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE
  25. L&I violationPERMZ- OR REMOVE ADVERTISING
  26. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  27. L&I violationINSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
  28. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
  29. InspectionL&I investigation
  30. LicenseRUSSELL WILLIE G T/A: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
  31. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  32. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  33. L&I violationNO ZONING/USE PERMIT-SIGN
  34. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  35. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  36. LicenseWILLIE RUSSELL: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  37. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  38. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  39. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  40. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  41. PermitPlumbing
  42. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  43. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  44. L&I violationOUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGN LO
  45. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  46. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  47. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  48. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  49. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  50. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  51. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  52. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  53. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  54. LicenseWILLIE RUSSELL: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  55. LicenseRUSSELL WILLIE G T/A: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued

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$2,601/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $185,800 × 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 $208,200. 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 871215650
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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

Mixed-use property

Apartment building, recorded in the City's mixed-use category. The public record and owner trail follow.

7 open violations

What it is
Apartment building Str/Off+Apt 2 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$95 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Interior area
2,192 sqft
Lot size
1,865 sqft
Built
1925
Zoning
CMX2

Block context

700 block of S 52nd St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 716 S 52nd St  ·  720 S 52nd St

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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Sherwood Distributing Co Inc.Inactive

Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date Apr 1, 2025 · Terminal license date May 30, 2026

RUSSELL WILLIE G T/AInactive

Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date Apr 9, 2004 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2019

Landlord and residential filings

These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.

WILLIE RUSSELLInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Aug 20, 2004 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2025

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 52 dated rows
  1. License terminal eventSherwood Distributing Co Inc.: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive

    License 0975149 · Inactive

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

  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-013564 · Certified

    Expires 2027-05-12

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-128494 · FAILED

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-128494 · FAILED

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

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-128494 · FAILED

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-128088 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  7. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2025-128494 · Violation VI-2025-092806 · Code A-301.1/65 · OPEN

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

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-128088 · FAILED

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

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-128494 · FAILED

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

  10. ViolationRENDERING EQUIPMENT INOPERABLE

    Case CF-2025-128088 · Violation VI-2025-092500 · Code F-106.5 · COMPLIED

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

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-128088 · FAILED

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

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-123980 · FAILED

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

  13. License terminal eventWILLIE RUSSELL: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 269694 · Inactive

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

  14. License issue eventSherwood Distributing Co Inc.: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued

    License 0975149 · Inactive

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

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-123980 · FAILED

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

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-123980 · FAILED

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

  17. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLS

    Case CF-2024-123980 · Violation VI-2024-095719 · Code PM15-304.6 · OPEN

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

  18. ViolationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION

    Case CF-2024-123980 · Violation VI-2024-095725 · Code F-1104.3 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationSELF- OR AUTOMATIC-CLOSING DOORS

    Case CF-2024-123980 · Violation VI-2024-095724 · Code F-1105.5.4.2.4 · OPEN

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

  20. ViolationEXTENSION CORDS

    Case CF-2024-123980 · Violation VI-2024-095723 · 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.

  21. ViolationFOOD - SMALL ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE

    Case CF-2024-123980 · Violation VI-2024-095722 · Code 6-301(4)(A)(.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.

  22. ViolationPERMZ- OR REMOVE ADVERTISING

    Case CF-2024-123980 · Violation VI-2024-095718 · Code A-301.1/66 · OPEN

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

  23. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2024-123980 · Violation VI-2024-095716 · 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.

  24. ViolationINSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2024-123980 · Violation VI-2024-095715 · Code F-907.8.5 · OPEN

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

  25. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS

    Case CF-2024-123980 · Violation VI-2024-095717 · Code F-906.2 · OPEN

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

  26. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-123980 · FAILED

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

  27. License terminal eventRUSSELL WILLIE G T/A: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive

    License 199760 · Inactive

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

  28. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 621582 · 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.

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 621582 · 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.

  30. ViolationNO ZONING/USE PERMIT-SIGN

    Case 621582 · Violation 4631053 · Code 14-1704/50 · 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 621582 · 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. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 578920 · PASSED

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

  33. License issue eventWILLIE RUSSELL: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 754535 · Active

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

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 578920 · 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.

  35. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 578920 · 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.

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

    Case 578920 · Violation 4404295 · 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.

  37. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 578920 · 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.

  38. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 676496 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL WATER SERVICE PA1# 2016-0740694 "SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED" - "ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"

  39. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 333679 · 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.

  40. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 333679 · 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.

  41. ViolationOUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGN LO

    Case 333679 · Violation 2513072 · Code 09-602.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  42. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 333679 · 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.

  43. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 95352 · 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.

  44. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 95352 · 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.

  45. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 95356 · 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.

  46. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 95353 · 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.

  47. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 95352 · 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.

  48. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 95353 · 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.

  49. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 95352 · 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.

  50. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 95356 · 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.

  51. License issue eventWILLIE RUSSELL: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 269694 · Inactive

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

  52. License issue eventRUSSELL WILLIE G T/A: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued

    License 199760 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 29, 2026, 3:00 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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