2026 assessment
$710K
OPA value, not a listing price
Property report
7945 Germantown Ave
4 stories11,175 sqftCA1built 1983
Property at a glanceApartment building
7945 Germantown Associate
2027 published assessment
$706K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
7900 block of Germantown Ave
ZIP 19118
Neighborhood area
Chestnut Hill
Approximate · based on ZIP 19118
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 $705,900. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$986K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2017$986K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2018$511K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2019$526K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2020$528K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2021$528K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2022$528K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2023$680K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2024$680K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2025$710K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2026$710K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2027$706K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- Permit · 2007-10-31UseThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2007-11-27Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2007-12-04PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2011-08-01UseThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2011-08-19Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2012-01-05PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2012-02-07ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2012-08-08PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- L&I violation · 2012-08-08PENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFOA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2012-08-08EP_ELECA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Permit · 2012-10-01ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2013-05-02Zoning/useThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2013-05-22SignThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2015-07-20AlterationThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2017-07-12Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2024-08-09Shelter/PlatformThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2024-11-25Roof Covering ReplacementThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- L&I violation · 2012-07-31CO- NEW USE OCCUPIED PRE-COA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2012-07-31BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2022-08-10FIRE ESCAPE REPORT REQUIREDA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2022-08-10L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2004-12-18CSUINITIALA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2006-01-11BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2006-04-17BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2012-09-19BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2012-09-19EP_ELECA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2012-09-28BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2012-10-09EP_ELECA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2023-02-06L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2007-08-10GEORGE WOODWARD INC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- Certification · 2017-06-20Fire Escape ReportA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2022-11-10Fire Escape ReportA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2025-02-20Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record33 events · exact dates, newest first
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- PermitRoof Covering Replacement
- PermitShelter/Platform
- InspectionL&I investigation
- CertificationFire Escape Report
- L&I violationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT REQUIRED
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitMajor alteration
- CertificationFire Escape Report
- PermitAlteration
- PermitSign
- PermitZoning/use
- InspectionEP_ELEC
- PermitElectrical
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- InspectionEP_ELEC
- PermitPlumbing
- L&I violationPENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFO
- InspectionEP_ELEC
- L&I violationCO- NEW USE OCCUPIED PRE-CO
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitUse
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitUse
- LicenseGEORGE WOODWARD INC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
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Property tax
$9,937/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $709,900 × 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 $705,900. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8810453102026 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
Apartment building, recorded in the City's multi-family category. The public record and owner trail follow.
What it is
Apartment building
Apts 5-50 Units Masonry
Owner
7945 Germantown Associate
$ / sq ft
$63
assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
Chestnut Hill
city commercial corridor
Licensed units
6
active rental license
Interior area
11,175 sqft
Lot size
9,891 sqft
Stories
4
Built
1983
Zoning
CA1
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
7945 Germantown Associate · corporate / LLC owner
• Tax bills mail to 8031 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia PA, 19118
• Holds an active rental license for this address
Block context
7900 block of Germantown Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 7939 Germantown Ave · 7925 Germantown Ave
L&I license dates · data through Jul 28, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 28, 2026.
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
GEORGE WOODWARD INCActive
Rental · Initial issue date Aug 10, 2007 · Filed expiration Feb 28, 2027
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 33 dated rows
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-004531 · Certified
Expires 2026-02-20
- PermitRoof Covering Replacement
Permit GM-2024-010503 · Expired
EZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Reroof. Remove and dispose of existing shingles. Install new shingles, lead coated copper base and counter flashings.
- PermitShelter/Platform
Permit GP-2024-006242 · Expired
SHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of sidewalk shelter platform 50 l.f. on Germantown ave and 62 l.f. on E. Willow Grove ave with the deck at 300 P.S.I. each as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. (SR-2024-025575)
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-081356 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- CertificationFire Escape Report
Certification BC-2023-002632 · Safe
Expires 2027-11-10
- ViolationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT REQUIRED
Case CF-2022-081356 · Violation VI-2022-059655 · Code F-1104.16.5.1.8 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-081356 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 788472 · EXPIRED
NO CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (WORK AREA METHOD) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK.
- CertificationFire Escape Report
Certification BC-2022-016439 · Safe
Expires 2022-06-20
- PermitAlteration
Permit 625963 · EXPIRED
ROOF REPLACEMENT-SINGLE PLY, SHINGLE(GAF MODIFIED BITUMEN).
- PermitSign
Permit 469019 · COMPLETED
ERECTION OF A SIGN ON THE FRONT FACADE OF THE BUSINESS
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 467359 · COMPLETED
ADDITION OF A SIGN ONTO FACADE OF BUSINESS.
- InvestigationEP_ELEC
Case 343325 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 424239 · COMPLETED
INCREASE ELECTRICAL SERVICE FROM 100AMP TO 200AMP TO STORE AREA FOR MEDICAL OFFICE USE IN STORE AREA, INSTALL ADDITIONAL RECEPTACLES FOR MEDCIAL OFFICE AS PER 2008 NEC (MIXED USE)
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 341381 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 341381 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationEP_ELEC
Case 343325 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 420938 · COMPLETED
3 SINKS, 3 TOILETS, 1 HOT WATER TANK (MIXED USE)
- ViolationPENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFO
Case 343325 · Violation 2533045 · Code A-901.13/2 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- InvestigationEP_ELEC
Case 343325 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationCO- NEW USE OCCUPIED PRE-CO
Case 341381 · Violation 2582781 · Code A-701.1/3 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 341381 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 382912 · COMPLETED
INSTALL/UPGRADE 200A SERVICE, LIGHTING AND RECEPTS AS PER 2008 NEC(COMMERCIAL)(NORTH DIST)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 381795 · COMPLETED
INSTALL PIPING FOR 2 KS, LAUNDRY IN BASEMENT, AND INSTALL NEW FIXTURES IN POWDER ROOM ONLY(MIXED USE)***WORK PERFORMED ON 1ST FLOOR IN COMMERCIAL SPACE***
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 348370 · COMPLETED
FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE FRAMING, NEW GYPSUM WALLBOARD AND THE CREATION OF ACCESSIBLE BATHROOM FOR MEDICAL OFFICES TO INCLUDE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS AND RETAIL SALE OF COSMETICS IN SPACE 7945 ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND CELLAR AS PER PLANS.
- PermitUse
Permit 355862 · COMPLETED
ZONING USE CHANGE
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 118586 · COMPLETED
ROUGH-IN PLUMBING FROM EXISTING TO INSTALL 1 POWDER ROOM AND 3 SINKS. FOLLOW ANSI STANDARD IF REQUIRED.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 109964 · COMPLETED
INT FIT-OUT OF MEDICAL OFFICE TO INCLUDE (1) NEW BATHROOM, (2) EXAM ROOMS, (1) OFFICE, (1) LAB AND (1) RECEPTION AREA; THE SPACE INCLUDES A BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR, THE ALTERATIONS TO THE BASEMENT INCLUDE MINOR FINISH CHANGES AS PER PLANS
- PermitUse
Permit 112621 · COMPLETED
CHANGE USE FROM ARCHITECURAL OFFICE TO MEDICAL OFFICE.
- License issue eventGEORGE WOODWARD INC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 420078 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 56655 · PASSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 56655 · FAILED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 35353 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
Where this comes from
- Assessment, spec sheet & owner: OPA Property Assessments, Office of Property Assessment
- Sales & deed history: Realty Transfer Tax records, Recorder of Deeds
- Permits, violations & inspections: L&I Property History · Atlas
- Tax delinquency snapshot · June 2022: Real Estate Tax Delinquencies, Dept. of Revenue
- Historical tax ledger & liens · through 2016: Real Estate Tax Balances, Dept. of Revenue
- Current property-tax balance: Verify with Philadelphia Revenue
- Zoning appeals: L&I & Zoning Board appeals
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 29, 2026, 2:46 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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