2026 assessment
$346K
OPA value, not a listing price
Commercial property report
8258 Torresdale Ave
1 story2,115 sqftRSA3built 1960
Property at a glanceStore
Gene Sterin Trust
2027 published assessment
$476K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
8200 block of Torresdale Ave
ZIP 19136
Neighborhood area
Holmesburg · Mayfair
Approximate · based on ZIP 19136
Open L&I record
Open City history ↗2 violation rows marked OPEN in 1 active case
The actual City titles, code sections, case posture, and latest recorded inspections are shown here instead of only an aggregate count.
Case CF-2025-137391
IN VIOLATIONNotice Of Violation
- Fire Access Roads
F-1106.2.8 - Fuel Oil Spill Containment
F-603.3.2.6
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 $475,800. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$160K 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$160K 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$170K 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$168K 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$169K 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$169K 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$169K 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$185K 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$185K 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$346K 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$346K 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$476K 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 · 2014-07-17AdministrativeThis 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 · 2018-02-20AdministrativeThis 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 · 2020-11-09Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…This 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 · 2022-06-15Change of 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2009-10-21NON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)The title alone does not identify the missing permit or prove the present use remains unauthorized.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2009-10-21BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2021-11-29NEW USEA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2021-11-29WORKING SPACE/CLEARANCEA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2021-11-29SMOKING PROHIBITEDA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2021-11-29EXTINGUISHER MOUNTEDA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2021-11-29FIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGEDA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2021-11-29OPEN JUNCTION BOXESA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2021-11-29FIREBLOCKING/DRAFTSTOPPINGA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2025-12-29FIRE ACCESS ROADSA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2025-12-29ADDRESS IDENTIFICATIONA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2025-12-29DISPOSAL OF OILY WASTEA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2025-12-29REPAIR GARAGES/MOTOR FUELA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2025-12-29NEW USEA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2025-12-29WASTE ACCUMULATION PROHIBITEDA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2025-12-29FUEL OIL SPILL CONTAINMENTA 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 · 2009-12-18BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2009-12-18BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2010-02-16PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2010-02-26PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2021-11-30L&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 · 2021-11-30L&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 · 2023-02-15L&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 · 2026-01-05L&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 · 2026-05-01L&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 · 2026-05-01Ali Abubakar: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2026-06-29L&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 · 2011-06-30GENE STERIN (FLORA STERIN): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2022-06-23ZBA Permit Denial - VarianceA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record33 events · exact dates, newest first
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- LicenseAli Abubakar: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationFIRE ACCESS ROADS
- L&I violationADDRESS IDENTIFICATION
- L&I violationDISPOSAL OF OILY WASTE
- L&I violationREPAIR GARAGES/MOTOR FUEL
- L&I violationNEW USE
- L&I violationWASTE ACCUMULATION PROHIBITED
- L&I violationFUEL OIL SPILL CONTAINMENT
- InspectionL&I investigation
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
- PermitChange of Use
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationNEW USE
- L&I violationWORKING SPACE/CLEARANCE
- L&I violationSMOKING PROHIBITED
- L&I violationEXTINGUISHER MOUNTED
- L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED
- L&I violationOPEN JUNCTION BOXES
- L&I violationFIREBLOCKING/DRAFTSTOPPING
- PermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitAdministrative
- LicenseGENE STERIN (FLORA STERIN): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- L&I violationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Verify the public record
Property tax
$4,838/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $345,600 × 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 $475,800. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8820218002026 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
Store, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.
7 open violations
What it is
Store
Auto Retail Car Lot Mas+
Owner
Gene Sterin Trust
$ / sq ft
$225
above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Interior area
2,115 sqft
Lot size
12,481 sqft
Stories
1
Built
1960
Zoning
RSA3
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Gene Sterin Trust · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 26 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $14M combined
• Tax bills mail to Po Box 52221, Philadelphia PA, 19115
Block context
8200 block of Torresdale Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 8260 Torresdale Ave · 8250 Torresdale Ave
L&I license dates · data through Jul 25, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
Ali AbubakarActive
Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · Initial issue date May 1, 2026 · Filed expiration Apr 30, 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 32 dated rows
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-137391 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-137391 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License issue eventAli Abubakar: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued
License 1006330 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-137391 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationFIRE ACCESS ROADS
Case CF-2025-137391 · Violation VI-2025-100384 · Code F-1106.2.8 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- ViolationADDRESS IDENTIFICATION
Case CF-2025-137391 · Violation VI-2026-000184 · Code F-505.1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationDISPOSAL OF OILY WASTE
Case CF-2025-137391 · Violation VI-2026-000187 · Code F-2311.2.3.2 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationREPAIR GARAGES/MOTOR FUEL
Case CF-2025-137391 · Violation VI-2025-100373 · 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.
- ViolationNEW USE
Case CF-2025-137391 · Violation VI-2025-100374 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationWASTE ACCUMULATION PROHIBITED
Case CF-2025-137391 · Violation VI-2025-100386 · Code F-304.1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFUEL OIL SPILL CONTAINMENT
Case CF-2025-137391 · Violation VI-2025-100380 · Code F-603.3.2.6 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2021-113864 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
Appeal ZP-2022-000958 · Completed · Granted
Related permit ZP-2022-000958 · PERMIT FOR A PERSONAL VEHICLE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE AS PART OF EXISTING PERSON VEHICLE SALES AND RENTAL ON THE SAME LOT ALL OTHER USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION. The permit for the above location cannot be issue
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2022-000958 · Issued
Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2021-113864 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationNEW USE
Case CF-2021-113864 · Violation VI-2021-082382 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationWORKING SPACE/CLEARANCE
Case CF-2021-113864 · Violation VI-2021-082383 · Code FC-13-605.3 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationSMOKING PROHIBITED
Case CF-2021-113864 · Violation VI-2021-082384 · Code FC-13-2211.3.2 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXTINGUISHER MOUNTED
Case CF-2021-113864 · Violation VI-2021-082385 · Code FC-13-906.7 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED
Case CF-2021-113864 · Violation VI-2021-082386 · Code FC-13-906.2 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationOPEN JUNCTION BOXES
Case CF-2021-113864 · Violation VI-2021-082387 · Code FC-13-605.6 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFIREBLOCKING/DRAFTSTOPPING
Case CF-2021-113864 · Violation VI-2021-082388 · Code FC-13-703.1.1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…
Permit AP-2020-011461 · Issued
NO CONSTRUCTION OR CHANGE IN USE. APPLICATION IS FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR AN EXISTING BUILDING AND USE. AUTO SALES LOT TO BE OPERATED BY "ALI AUTO TRADERS" ON LOT KNOWN AS 8258 - 8260 TORRESDALE AVENUE
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 853511 · COMPLETED
NO CONSTRUCTION OR CHANGE IN USE. APPLICATION IS FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR AN EXISTING BUILDING AND USE. AUTO SALES LOT TO BE OPERATED BY ELENA AUTO SALE ON LOT KNOWN AS 8258 - 8260 TORRESDALE AVENUE AS PER ATTACHED DOCUMENTS.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 548130 · COMPLETED
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR AN AUTO SALES LOT TO BE OPERATED BY HIGHLINE AUTOMOTIVE INC. ON LOT KNOWN AS 8258 - 8260 TORRESDALE AVENUE AS PER ATTACHED DOCUMENTS.
- License issue eventGENE STERIN (FLORA STERIN): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
License 537627 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 218341 · PASSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 218341 · PASSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 218341 · 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.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 218341 · 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.
- ViolationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)
Case 218341 · Violation 1594573 · Code 14-1704/10 · COMPLIED
The title alone does not identify the missing permit or prove the present use remains unauthorized. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 218341 · 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.
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 27, 2026, 10:30 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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