Commercial property report

8311 Torresdale Ave

2 stories15,256 sqftI2built 1934

Property at a glanceStore

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$610K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$1.2M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Holmesburg · Mayfair Approximate · based on ZIP 19136
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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 $1,220,400. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record57 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. LicenseBIG JOES AUTO SALES: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. PermitChange of Use
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. L&I violationHAZARD TO FIREFIGHTERS
  10. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE PROTECTIVE TREATMENT
  11. L&I violationWORKING SPACE/CLEARANCE
  12. L&I violationOPEN JUNCTION BOXES
  13. L&I violationEXIT DOORS SELF CLOSING/LATCHING
  14. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED
  15. L&I violationREPAIR GARAGES/MOTOR FUEL
  16. L&I violationNEW USE
  17. L&I violationOCCUPIED W/O TCO OR CO
  18. L&I violationEXTINGUISHER MOUNTED
  19. L&I violationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION
  20. L&I violationCOMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
  21. L&I violationELECTRICAL- HAZARD
  22. L&I violationVEGETATION
  23. L&I violationTIRE STORAGE
  24. L&I violationEGRESS READILY DISTINGUISHABLE
  25. L&I violationSTORAGE IN BUILDINGS
  26. L&I violationCONTROL OF COMBUSTIBLES
  27. InspectionCI INSP
  28. L&I violationMOTOR VEHICLE PARKING/STORAGE
  29. InspectionCI INSP
  30. InspectionCI INSP
  31. L&I violationMOTOR VEHICLE PARKING/STORAGE
  32. InspectionCI INSP
  33. LicenseZ J CORP (DBA BIG JOE'S AUTO SALES): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactive
  34. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  35. InspectionADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
  36. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  37. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  38. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  39. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  40. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  41. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  42. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  43. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  44. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  45. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  46. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  47. LicenseZ J CORP (DBA BIG JOE'S AUTO SALES): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  48. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  49. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  50. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  51. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  52. InspectionCI INSP
  53. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  54. InspectionCI INSP
  55. LicenseZ J CORP (DBA BIG JOE'S AUTO SALES): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued
  56. Deed / saleDeed / sale $235K
  57. Deed / saleDeed / sale $235K

Verify the public record

$8,542/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $610,200 × 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 $1,220,400. 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.

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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

Commercial property

Store, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.

What it is
Store Auto Repair Shop Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$80 below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Interior area
15,256 sqft
Lot size
19,721 sqft
Stories
2
Built
1934
Zoning
I2

Block context

8300 block of Torresdale Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 8307 Torresdale Ave  ·  8305 Torresdale Ave

Business licenses at this address Latest pull

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

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BIG JOES AUTO SALESActive

Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · Initial issue date May 6, 2026 · Filed expiration May 5, 2027

Z J CORP (DBA BIG JOE'S AUTO SALES)Inactive

Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · Initial issue date Apr 23, 2004 · Terminal license date Dec 31, 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 56 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-045709 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. License issue eventBIG JOES AUTO SALES: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued

    License 1006731 · Active

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

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-045709 · FAILED

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-048300 · FAILED

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

  5. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2023-048300 · Violation VI-2023-036683 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-048300 · FAILED

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

  7. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2021-006601 · Issued

    Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance.; Residential - Household Living - Caretaker Quarters

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-045709 · FAILED

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

  9. ViolationHAZARD TO FIREFIGHTERS

    Case CF-2021-045709 · Violation VI-2021-033627 · Code FC-13-316 · COMPLIED

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

  10. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE PROTECTIVE TREATMENT

    Case CF-2021-045709 · Violation VI-2021-033639 · Code PM15-304.2 · COMPLIED

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

  11. ViolationWORKING SPACE/CLEARANCE

    Case CF-2021-045709 · Violation VI-2021-033638 · 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.

  12. ViolationOPEN JUNCTION BOXES

    Case CF-2021-045709 · Violation VI-2021-033637 · 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.

  13. ViolationEXIT DOORS SELF CLOSING/LATCHING

    Case CF-2021-045709 · Violation VI-2021-033621 · Code FC-13-1008.2.5 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED

    Case CF-2021-045709 · Violation VI-2021-033622 · 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.

  15. ViolationREPAIR GARAGES/MOTOR FUEL

    Case CF-2021-045709 · Violation VI-2021-033623 · Code FC-13-105.6.11 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2021-045709 · Violation VI-2021-033618 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationOCCUPIED W/O TCO OR CO

    Case CF-2021-045709 · Violation VI-2021-033619 · Code A-701.1/1 · CLOSED

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

  18. ViolationEXTINGUISHER MOUNTED

    Case CF-2021-045709 · Violation VI-2021-033625 · 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.

  19. ViolationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION

    Case CF-2021-045709 · Violation VI-2021-033620 · Code FC-13-1007.2 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationCOMBUSTIBLE STORAGE

    Case CF-2021-045709 · Violation VI-2021-033626 · Code FC-13-315 · CLOSED

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

  21. ViolationELECTRICAL- HAZARD

    Case CF-2021-045709 · Violation VI-2021-033640 · Code PM15-604.3 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationVEGETATION

    Case CF-2021-045709 · Violation VI-2021-033636 · Code FC-13-304.1.2 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationTIRE STORAGE

    Case CF-2021-045709 · Violation VI-2021-033635 · Code FC-13-2510.5 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationEGRESS READILY DISTINGUISHABLE

    Case CF-2021-045709 · Violation VI-2021-033630 · Code FC-13-1003.5 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationSTORAGE IN BUILDINGS

    Case CF-2021-045709 · Violation VI-2021-033629 · Code FC-13-315.2 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationCONTROL OF COMBUSTIBLES

    Case CF-2021-045709 · Violation VI-2021-033628 · Code FC-13-2510.2 · COMPLIED

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

  27. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 476619 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  28. ViolationMOTOR VEHICLE PARKING/STORAGE

    Case 476619 · Violation 3534146 · Code 09-601.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  29. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 476619 · FAILED

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

  30. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 439616 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  31. ViolationMOTOR VEHICLE PARKING/STORAGE

    Case 439616 · Violation 3234482 · Code 09-601.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  32. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 439616 · FAILED

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

  33. License terminal eventZ J CORP (DBA BIG JOE'S AUTO SALES): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactive

    License 283539 · Inactive

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

  34. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 200140 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  35. InvestigationADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)

    Case 88706 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; the title alone does not state what condition was examined. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  36. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 200140 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

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

    Case 200140 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

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

    Case 200140 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  39. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 200140 · 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.

  40. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 200140 · 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.

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

    Case 200140 · Violation 2088916 · 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.

  42. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 200140 · 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.

  43. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 88706 · 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.

  44. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 88706 · 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.

  45. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 166232 · Violation 995356 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  46. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 166232 · Violation 995355 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  47. License issue eventZ J CORP (DBA BIG JOE'S AUTO SALES): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 433186 · Active

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

  48. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 127130 · 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. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 127130 · Violation 672617 · Code CP-01 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  50. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 127130 · Violation 672618 · Code CP-312A · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  51. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 127130 · 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.

  52. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 59728 · CLOSED

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

  53. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 88706 · 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.

  54. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 59728 · FAILED

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

  55. License issue eventZ J CORP (DBA BIG JOE'S AUTO SALES): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued

    License 283539 · Inactive

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

  56. Recorded transfer$235K transfer

    2001

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 29, 2026, 9:33 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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