2026 assessment
$2.3M
OPA value, not a listing price
Mixed-use property report
8401-05 Germantown Ave
10,880 sqftCMX2.5built 1900
Property at a glanceApartment building
Bowman Properties Limited
2027 published assessment
$2.8M
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
8400 block of Germantown Ave
ZIP 19118
Neighborhood area
Chestnut Hill
Approximate · based on ZIP 19118
Open L&I record
Open City history ↗1 violation row 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-2025-133880
IN VIOLATIONSuppression System Testing & Maintenance
- Suppression System Testing & Maintenance
F-903.5
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 $2,763,500. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2017$2.4M 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$2.6M 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$2.7M 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$2.7M 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$2.7M 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$2.7M 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$2.1M 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$2.1M 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$2.3M 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$2.3M 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$2.8M 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 · 2007-05-31UseThis 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 · 2009-01-06Fast form buildingThis 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 · 2009-10-02Zoning/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 · 2009-10-05Major 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 · 2010-03-12ZoningThis 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 · 2010-03-12Major 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 · 2010-05-19Zoning/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 · 2010-08-09Major 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 · 2010-08-09AdditionThis 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 · 2011-05-02MechanicalThis 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 · 2011-06-03PlumbingThis 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 · 2011-12-07ElectricalThis 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 · 2012-04-02SuppressionThis permit category usually covers fire-suppression systems or related life-safety 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 · 2012-07-24ElectricalThis 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 · 2012-07-24AlterationThis 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 · 2012-07-25ElectricalThis 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 · 2012-08-13UseThis 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 · 2012-08-21Major 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 · 2012-09-17ElectricalThis 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 · 2012-11-16ElectricalThis 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 · 2014-07-03AdministrativeThis 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 · 2014-09-11ZoningThis 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 · 2014-09-11ZoningThis 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 · 2014-10-01UseThis 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 · 2014-10-06Zoning admin reviewThis 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 · 2014-10-16Major 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 · 2015-01-30Major 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 · 2015-03-02ElectricalThis 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 · 2020-06-16Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2020-09-01Addition and/or AlterationsThis 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 · 2020-09-14Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2020-10-27AlterationsThis 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 · 2007-09-10NON-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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2007-09-10CAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)Philadelphia Code §19-2602(1) requires a Commercial Activity License before conducting business in the city.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2007-09-10CAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)Philadelphia Code §19-2602(1) requires a Commercial Activity License before conducting business in the city.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2007-09-10BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2007-09-10BC 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 · 2014-05-27PERMB- INSTALL FIRE SUPP SYSA 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 · 2016-01-11FENCE-RESID DIST-BLDG SIDEA 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 · 2016-01-11HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2016-04-28EGRESS DEEMED UNSAFEA 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 · 2016-04-28HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2023-02-28COMPL CONCEAL- PLUMB PERM WORKA 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 · 2023-02-28L&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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2025-12-15FIRE EXTINGUISHERS 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2025-12-15PERIODIC TESTINGA 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 · 2025-12-15SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCEA 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 · 2025-12-15L&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 · 2025-12-15L&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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2025-12-18FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMSA 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 · 2025-12-18FIRE EXTINGUISHERSA 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 · 2025-12-18ACCESS TO EQUIPMENTA 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 · 2025-12-18CAL LICENSE OBTAINA 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 · 2025-12-18L&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 · 2006-10-17BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2006-10-28BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2006-11-14BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2006-12-19BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2007-11-30BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2007-12-18BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2014-05-23BP_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 · 2015-02-06BP_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 · 2016-02-03HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2016-06-13HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2016-06-20HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2016-08-26PRECOURT (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 · 2016-10-19PRECOURT (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 · 2016-11-07PRECOURT (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 · 2016-12-02PRECOURT (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 · 2023-03-14L&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 · 2026-02-26L&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 · 2026-02-27L&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 · 2026-02-27L&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 · 2026-04-02L&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 · 2026-05-08L&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 · 2026-06-16L&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 · 2015-03-24BOWMAN PROPERTIES LTD: 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 ↗
- License · 2021-06-29BOWMAN PROPERTIES LTD: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactiveA 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 · 2022-03-17Sprinkler 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 ↗
- Certification · 2026-03-17Fire 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 ↗
- Certification · 2026-03-18Fire 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2009-09-16Zoning board appealA 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 violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record82 events · exact dates, newest first
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationFIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
- L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
- L&I violationACCESS TO EQUIPMENT
- L&I violationCAL LICENSE OBTAIN
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED
- L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
- L&I violationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationCOMPL CONCEAL- PLUMB PERM WORK
- InspectionL&I investigation
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- LicenseBOWMAN PROPERTIES LTD: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- PermitAlterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationEGRESS DEEMED UNSAFE
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationFENCE-RESID DIST-BLDG SIDE
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- LicenseBOWMAN PROPERTIES LTD: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- PermitElectrical
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitZoning admin review
- PermitUse
- PermitZoning
- PermitZoning
- PermitAdministrative
- L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL FIRE SUPP SYS
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitElectrical
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitUse
- PermitElectrical
- PermitElectrical
- PermitAlteration
- PermitSuppression
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMechanical
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitAddition
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitZoning
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
- PermitFast form building
- 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)
- L&I violationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)
- L&I violationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- PermitUse
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
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Property tax
$32,292/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $2,306,900 × 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 $2,763,500. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8710209102026 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.”
Where the record looks off
Conflicts in City paperwork. Flags on the data, not the property.
"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder
Philadelphia records use 1900 as a stand-in when the real construction year was never documented. Treat the age as unknown, not as 120+ years.
Property report
Mixed-use property
Apartment building, recorded in the City's mixed-use category. The public record and owner trail follow.
1 open violation
What it is
Apartment building
Str/Off+Apt 3 Sty Stone
Owner
Bowman Properties Limited
$ / sq ft
$254
assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
Chestnut Hill
city commercial corridor
Interior area
10,880 sqft
Lot size
6,920 sqft
Built
1900
Zoning
CMX2.5
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Bowman Properties Limited · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 36 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $28M combined
• Tax bills mail to 8238 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia PA, 19118
Block context
8400 block of Germantown Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 8407 Germantown Ave · 8409 Germantown Ave
L&I license dates · data through Jul 30, 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 30, 2026.
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
BOWMAN PROPERTIES LTDInactive
Rental · Initial issue date Mar 24, 2015 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2021
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 82 dated rows
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-133880 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-133880 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-134075 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2026-007541 · Certified
Expires 2027-03-18
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2026-007532 · Certified
Expires 2027-03-17
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-133880 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-133864 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-134075 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationFIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
Case CF-2025-134075 · Violation VI-2025-098146 · Code F-103.2 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Case CF-2025-134075 · Violation VI-2025-098147 · Code F-906.2 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationACCESS TO EQUIPMENT
Case CF-2025-134075 · Violation VI-2025-098148 · Code F-901.4.6.1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationCAL LICENSE OBTAIN
Case CF-2025-134075 · Violation VI-2025-098149 · Code 19-2602(1) · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-134075 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED
Case CF-2025-133864 · Violation VI-2025-097168 · Code F-906.1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERIODIC TESTING
Case CF-2025-133880 · Violation VI-2025-097183 · Code F-901.6.4 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
Case CF-2025-133880 · Violation VI-2025-097184 · Code F-903.5 · 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-2025-133864 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-133880 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-015931 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationCOMPL CONCEAL- PLUMB PERM WORK
Case CF-2023-015931 · Violation VI-2023-012006 · Code A-402.1/4 · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - WRITTEN IN ERROR City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-015931 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2022-009445 · Certified
Expires 2023-03-17
- License terminal eventBOWMAN PROPERTIES LTD: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 658795 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2020-008334 · Completed
Alterations: Interior plumbing. All proposed work to be done in accordance with Philadelphia Plumbing Code 2018.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2020-006002 · Completed
Demo existing wiring for new 2nd & 3rd floor apartment space. New 200A panel will be installed on the 3rd floor for new apartment space. Existing 200A service to remain. Furnish and install all new wiring for entire apartment space per electrical drawings. Finish work consists of new devices and fixtures as per 2017 NEC.
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit MP-2020-003123 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCE, REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTUER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2020-002091 · Completed
FOR PRESCRIPTIVE ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING DWELLING UNIT ON THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY M.E.P. WORK.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 530265 · 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 530265 · 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.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 530265 · 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.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 530265 · 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.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 530265 · 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.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 530265 · 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.
- ViolationEGRESS DEEMED UNSAFE
Case 530265 · Violation 4139890 · Code FC-1001.1/2 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 530265 · 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.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 516405 · 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.
- ViolationFENCE-RESID DIST-BLDG SIDE
Case 516405 · Violation 3818988 · Code 14-231/2 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 516405 · 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.
- License issue eventBOWMAN PROPERTIES LTD: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 658795 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 591293 · COMPLETED
RENOVATION TO AN EXISTING RETAIL SPACE,ADDING RECEPTACLES,LIGHTING,SWITCHING AND A FUTURE BASEBOARD HEATER FEED PER 2008 NEC (MIXED USE)
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 433506 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 583806 · COMPLETED
ALTERATIONS TO FIRST FLOOR, SPACE 'F', AS PER PLANS. FOR ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 525955 · COMPLETED
FOR THE CREATION OF AN OPENING IN A THE FORMER PARTY WALLS ON THE FIRST FLOOR. NO NEW CONSTRUCTION PROPOSED. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL.
- PermitZoning admin review
Permit 566282 · COMPLETED
RETAIL COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL MIXED USES.
- PermitUse
Permit 563776 · COMPLETED
RETAIL COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL MIXED USES.
- PermitZoning
Permit 560038 · CLOSED
RELOCATION OF LOTLINES TO CREATE 1 LOT FROM 2 LOTS
- PermitZoning
Permit 560615 · CLOSED
RELOCATION OF LOTLINES TO CREATE 1 LOT FROM 2 LOTS
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 547224 · COMPLETED
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR PERMIT #395108.
- ViolationPERMB- INSTALL FIRE SUPP SYS
Case 433506 · Violation 3193316 · Code A-301.1/27 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 433506 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 438357 · ABANDONED
INSTALLING BURGLAR ALARM W/CELL BACK UP KEYPAD AT FRONT ENTRY PER 2008 NEC (COMMERCIAL)
- PermitElectrical
Permit 424797 · COMPLETED
FINAL RETAIL FIT-OUT OF INTERIOR FIRST FLOOR SPACE AND BASEMENT MECHANICAL/STORAGE/AREA LIGHTING,SWITCH, AND RECEPTACLE INSTALLATION PER 2008 NEC MIXED USE
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 421566 · COMPLETED
TENANT FIT-OUT FOR RETAIL SPACE
- PermitUse
Permit 421563 · COMPLETED
RETAIL SPACE 1 (BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR) TENANT FIT OUT
- PermitElectrical
Permit 418365 · COMPLETED
ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT: THIS PERMIT REFERENCES AP# 367479 (APPROVED PLANS FOR LIGHT, POWER & TELE/DATA).
- PermitElectrical
Permit 411023 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PER 2008 NEC & NFPA 72
- PermitAlteration
Permit 417997 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR NON LOAD BEARING PARTITION AND NON FIRE RATED ASSEMBLIES REMOVAL FOR RETAIL MUSIC STUDIO. ADDITIONAL PLANS AND PERMITS REQUIRED TO BE OBTAINED FOR INTERIOR FIT OUT.
- PermitSuppression
Permit 395108 · EXPIRED
INSTALL NEW FIRE PUMP, INSTALL NEW 4" FIRE SERVICE, INSTALL NEW BACKFLOW, SPRINKLERS THRU-OUT
- PermitElectrical
Permit 367479 · COMPLETED
FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION AS PER NFPA - 72,ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION.AS PER 2008 NEC (NORTH DISTRICT)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 323393 · COMPLETED
FURNISH/INSTALL NEW SANITARY AND STORM WATER TO NEW ADDITION AND EXISTING BUILDING PER ATTACHED PLUMBING PLANS, STACK, AREA DRAIN, 1-1/2" WATER DISTRIBUTION, 2 WATER HEATERS
- PermitMechanical
Permit 330847 · COMPLETED
FURNISH & INSTALL CHILLED WATER HVAC SYSTEM FOR 2ND & 3RD FLOORS & HEAT PUMP WITH GAS BACK UP FOR RETAIL SPACE ON 1ST FLOOR AS PER PLAN.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 284712 · COMPLETED
ALTERATION INCLUDING DEMO.
- PermitAddition
Permit 267744 · COMPLETED
ERECT ADDITIONS & THREE ROOFTOP DECKS.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 277963 · COMPLETED
INDENTIFICATION OF LOCATION OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CELLAR AND PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ROOF DECKS
- PermitZoning
Permit 266156 · COMPLETED
FOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF THE ONE STORY AND TWO STORY REAR PORTION OF THE BUILDING AS SHOWN ON SITE PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE FOR THE REMAINING PORTION .
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 261546 · COMPLETED
DEMOLITION OF REAR ADDITION EXISTING THREE STORY FRONT PORTION TO REMAIN.NO CHANGE IN USE OF BUILDING. REAR PORTION OF REMAINING BUILDING TO BE ENCAPSILATED .SEPERATE PERMIT REQ FOR CONSTRUCTION.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 235405 · COMPLETED
PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF A ONE-STORY MASONRY REAR PORTION OF AN EXISTING THREE(3) STORY STRUCTURE
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 218744 · COMPLETED
RENOVATION OF EXISTING 1 STORY FRONT PORTION FOR CONTINUED RETAIL USE. RENOVATION OF EXISTING 3 SOTRY MIDDLE PORTION FOR CONTINUED RETAIL USE AT 1ST FL. CONTINUED APARTMENT USE AT 2ND AND 3RD FL.. DEMOLITION OF EXITING 1 STOY REAR PORTION AND ADDITION OF 3 STORY REAR PORITON FOR RETAIL USE, APARTMENT ENTRANCES (2) AND APARTMENT GARAGES(2) AT 1ST FL.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 9545 · OPEN · Granted
Related permit 218744 · PERMIT FOR THE DEMOLITION OF A ONE (1) STORY REAR PORTION OF AN EXISTING THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE, FOR THE ERECTION OF A ONE (1) STORY ADDITION WITH A ROOF DECK ABOVE, FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ADDITION (NTE 35' HIGH) WITH A RO
- PermitFast form building
Permit 195535 · COMPLETED
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 127821 · 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 127829 · PASSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)
Case 127821 · Violation 677226 · 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.
- ViolationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)
Case 127821 · Violation 677225 · Code 19-2602.1/1 · COMPLIED
Philadelphia Code §19-2602(1) requires a Commercial Activity License before conducting business in the city. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)
Case 127829 · Violation 677242 · Code 19-2602.1/1 · COMPLIED
Philadelphia Code §19-2602(1) requires a Commercial Activity License before conducting business in the city. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 127821 · 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.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 127829 · 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.
- PermitUse
Permit 79816 · COMPLETED
1ST FLOOR RETAIL GIFT SHOP, 2ND FLOOR MUSICAL INSTRUCTIONS
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 90086 · 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 90086 · 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.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 85363 · 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 85363 · 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 30, 2026, 9:19 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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