Land report

731 E Chelten Ave

Property at a glanceVacant lot

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$85K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$111K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Germantown Approximate · based on ZIP 19144
Street view of 731 E Chelten Ave
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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 $111,100. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$100K$200K$111K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleTeardownL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

Scroll horizontally to move through the years. Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.

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Every dated record72 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. L&I violationLITTER ON VACANT LOTS
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  14. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  19. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  20. InspectionL&I investigation
  21. Deed / saleDeed / sale $350K
  22. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  23. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  24. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  25. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  26. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  27. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  28. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  29. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  30. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  31. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  32. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  35. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  36. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  37. TeardownDemolished
  38. PermitDemolition
  39. PermitZoning/use
  40. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  41. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  42. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)
  43. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  44. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  45. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  46. L&I violationWALL LOOSE/MISS BRICKS
  47. L&I violationWALL FRACTURED
  48. L&I violationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%
  49. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  50. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  51. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  52. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  53. LicenseMICHAEL & HELEN GAROFALO: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  54. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  55. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  56. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  57. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)
  58. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  59. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  60. L&I violationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED ID
  61. L&I violationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED ID
  62. L&I violationFLOOR/CEILING PARTIALLY C ID
  63. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  64. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  65. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  66. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  67. L&I violationEXT S-ROOF REPAIR (Repair the exterior roof)
  68. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  69. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  70. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  71. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  72. LicenseMICHAEL & HELEN GAROFALO: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

Verify the public record

$1,195/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $85,400 × 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 $111,100. 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 591009400
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $0.03 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2016$0.03 total · $0.03 principal · $0.00 interest · $0.00 penalty

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

Land report

Vacant land

Vacant land. Deeds, ownership, zoning, and the public-source record follow.

Historical lien entry · through 2016

What it is
Vacant lot Vacant Land Reside < Acre
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
Corridor
Chew and Chelten city commercial corridor
Lot size
3,370 sqft
Zoning
CMX2

Block context

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

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Next door: 729 E Chelten Ave  ·  733-37 E Chelten Ave

Business licenses at this address Latest pull

What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.

Open the City record ↗

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.

MICHAEL & HELEN GAROFALOInactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Apr 15, 2004 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012

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 65 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-082776 · FAILED

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

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-082776 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2025-082776 · Violation VI-2025-059372 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-082776 · FAILED

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

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-037602 · FAILED

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

  6. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2023-037602 · Violation VI-2023-028711 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-037602 · FAILED

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

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-041815 · FAILED

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

  9. ViolationLITTER ON VACANT LOTS

    Case CF-2022-041815 · Violation VI-2022-031943 · Code 10-715 · COMPLIED

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

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-041815 · FAILED

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

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-002304 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-002304 · FAILED

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

  13. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2022-002304 · Violation VI-2022-001533 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2022-002304 · Violation VI-2022-001534 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

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

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-002304 · FAILED

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

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-008070 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-008070 · FAILED

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

  18. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2021-008070 · Violation VI-2021-006037 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2021-008070 · Violation VI-2021-006038 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  20. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-008070 · FAILED

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

  21. Recorded transfer$350K transfer

    2020

  22. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 664956 · Violation 4882368 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 664956 · Violation 4882367 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 553068 · Violation 4067890 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 553068 · Violation 4067889 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 522578 · Violation 3859396 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 522578 · Violation 3859395 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  28. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 422290 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 407966 · 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.

  30. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 474932 · Violation 3522120 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 474932 · Violation 3522121 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  32. PermitDemolition

    Permit 570847 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ONE ATTACHED TWO STORY SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A HEALTH PRACTICIONERS OFFICE AND A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN B-1302 AND DEMOLITION STANDARD FOR IMMINENTLY DANGEROUS BUILDINGS. SIDEWALK CLOSURE REQUIRED AS REFLECTED ON APPROVED SITE PLAN AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIN 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUIRED AND TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT.

  33. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 570856 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE COMPLETED DEMOLTION OF AN EXISTING SEMIDETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN PER APPROVED PLANS/APPLICATION. LOT FOR USE AS A VACANT LOT.

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 446543 · 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 446543 · 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. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)

    Case 446543 · Violation 3319416 · Code PM-302.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 446543 · Violation 3319417 · Code PM-306.0/1 · COMPLIED

    A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  38. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 446543 · Violation 3319415 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  39. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 446543 · 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. ViolationWALL LOOSE/MISS BRICKS

    Case 422290 · Violation 3227248 · Code PM-307.1/10 · COMPLIED

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

  41. ViolationWALL FRACTURED

    Case 422290 · Violation 3227249 · Code PM-307.1/9 · COMPLIED

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

  42. ViolationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%

    Case 407966 · Violation 3370170 · Code PM-306.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  43. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 407966 · Violation 3370169 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPLIED

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  44. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 392448 · 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.

  45. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 392448 · Violation 2868930 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPLIED

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  46. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 392448 · 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.

  47. License terminal eventMICHAEL & HELEN GAROFALO: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 273589 · Inactive

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

  48. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 339504 · 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.

  49. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 339504 · 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. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 331053 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  51. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)

    Case 339504 · Violation 2571072 · Code PM-302.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  52. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 339504 · 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.

  53. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 331053 · FAILED

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

  54. ViolationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED ID

    Case 331053 · Violation 2497287 · Code PM-308.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  55. ViolationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED ID

    Case 331053 · Violation 2497285 · Code PM-308.1/11 · COMPLIED

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

  56. ViolationFLOOR/CEILING PARTIALLY C ID

    Case 331053 · Violation 2497288 · Code PM-308.1/5 · COMPLIED

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

  57. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 331053 · FAILED

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

  58. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 321992 · 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.

  59. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 321992 · 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.

  60. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 321992 · Violation 2441633 · Code PM-306.0/1 · COMPLIED

    A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  61. ViolationEXT S-ROOF REPAIR (Repair the exterior roof)

    Case 321992 · Violation 2441632 · Code PM-304.4/1 · COMPLIED

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

  62. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 321992 · Violation 2441634 · Code PM-306.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  63. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 321992 · 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.

  64. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 40589 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  65. License issue eventMICHAEL & HELEN GAROFALO: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 273589 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

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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