2026 assessment
$1.2M
OPA value, not a listing price
Commercial property report
8512-16 Germantown Ave
1 story5,000 sqftCA1built 1930
Property at a glanceCommercial
Bowman Properties Limited
2027 published assessment
$1.2M
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
8500 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-2025-134625
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 $1,220,900. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$1.0M 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$1.0M 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$1.1M 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 · 2019$1.1M 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 · 2020$1.1M 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 · 2021$1.1M 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 · 2022$1.1M 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 · 2023$1.2M 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$1.2M 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$1.2M 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$1.2M 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$1.2M 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 · 2012-12-13UseThis 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 · 2014-03-25UseThis 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 · 2016-03-30UseThis 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 · 2016-04-26Major 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 · 2016-06-15ElectricalThis 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 · 2016-07-13ElectricalThis 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 · 2016-07-14PlumbingThis 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 · 2016-08-01Addition 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 · 2016-08-01MechanicalThis 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 · 2016-08-02SuppressionThis 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 · 2016-08-04ElectricalThis 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 · 2016-09-21New ConstructionThis 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 · 2016-09-26UseThis 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 · 2016-10-04UseThis 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 · 2016-10-04Major 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 · 2016-10-12AdministrativeThis 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 · 2015-06-04PERM Z- NEW 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 · 2015-06-04OBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2015-06-04HCEU 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 · 2025-12-16CAL 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2025-12-16SUPPRESSION 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2025-12-16PERIODIC 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2015-08-06HCEU 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 · 2025-12-17L&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 · 2026-02-05L&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 · 2026-03-20L&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 · 2026-04-08L&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 ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspection
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Every dated record27 events · exact dates, newest first
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationCAL LICENSE OBTAIN
- L&I violationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
- L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitUse
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitUse
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitElectrical
- PermitSuppression
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitUse
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
- L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- PermitUse
- PermitUse
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Property tax
$16,232/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $1,159,600 × 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 $1,220,900. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8828023002026 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
Commercial, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.
3 open violations
What it is
Commercial
Str/Off 1 Sty Masonry
Owner
Bowman Properties Limited
$ / sq ft
$244
above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Chestnut Hill
city commercial corridor
Interior area
5,000 sqft
Lot size
16,513 sqft
Stories
1
Built
1930
Zoning
CA1
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
8500 block of Germantown Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 8518r Germantown Ave · 8518 Germantown Ave
L&I licenses checked through Jul 25, 2026
No business or residential license records
No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.
Open every source row 27 dated rows
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-134625 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-134625 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-134625 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-134625 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationCAL LICENSE OBTAIN
Case CF-2025-134625 · Violation VI-2025-097658 · Code 19-2602(1) · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
Case CF-2025-134625 · Violation VI-2025-097656 · 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.
- ViolationPERIODIC TESTING
Case CF-2025-134625 · Violation VI-2025-097657 · 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.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 728487 · COMPLETED
FOR THE AMENDMENT OF AP#721786 TO CORRECT PERMIT LANGUAGE TO REFERENCE NO SPRINKLER SYSTEM REQUIRED FOR TENANT SPACE. ORIGINAL PERMIT APPROVED FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE FOR USE OF AN ART EXHIBIT WITH A MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY, ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES AND FURNISHINGS THROUHGOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.
- PermitUse
Permit 726573 · COMPLETED
FOR THE RETAIL SALE OF CONSUMER GOODS WITH A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED USE OF LIBRARIES AND CULTURAL EXHIBITS AT THE FIRST FLOOR FRONT IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH AN EXISTING BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE AT THE FIRST FLOOR REAR IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO CHANGE IN HEIGHT AND/OR AREA OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURE.SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN PER APPLICATION/PLAN.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 721786 · COMPLETED
FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE FOR USE OF AN ART EXHIBIT WITH A MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY, ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES AND FURNISHINGS THROUHGOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. TENANT SPACE IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.
- PermitUse
Permit 724526 · COMPLETED
FOR A LIBRARIES AND CULTURAL EXHIBITS AT FIRST FLOOR FRONT IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH EXISTING BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE AT FIRST FLOOR REAR IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit 702982 · Expired
FURNISH AND INSTALL 39 CATEGORY 5E PLENUM CABLES FOR VOICE AND DATA CABLING PER 2008 NEC (OFFICE SPACE)
- PermitElectrical
Permit 698724 · COMPLETED
FURNISH & INSTALL NEW LIGHTING, NEW SWITCH, RECEPTACLES & FURNITURE FEEDS, INCLUDED POWER WIRING FOR A NEW RTU, HOT WATER HEATER & BATHROOM EXHAUST FANS AS PER NEC 2008
- PermitSuppression
Permit 711904 · COMPLETED
RELOCATE 15 EXISTING SPRINKLERS HEADS (COMMERCIAL)
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit 698213 · Completed
FOR A PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO CREATE REAL ESTATE OFFICE WITHIN EXISTING MULTI-TENANT BUILDING & LEVEL 2 ALTERATIONS FOR THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS FOR OFFICE, BATHROOM & CONFERENCE SPACES; BUILDING IS PARTIALLY SPRINKLERED AT BASEMENT. SEPARATE PERMIT REQ'D FOR ANY MECH., ELEC. & PLUMB. WORK. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY (CO) TO BE RELEASED ONLY WHEN DEED FOR PUBLIC ACCESS THROUGH ADJOINING PROPERTY TO PUBLIC WAY HAS BEEN RECORDED WITH THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 711226 · COMPLETED
HVAC WORK TO INCLUDE TERMINAL DEVICES, ROOFTOP UNIT & ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK FOR NEWLY CREATED REAR OFFICE TENANT SPACE. SEE BUILDING PERMIT# 698213 FOR ORIGINAL APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 699040 · COMPLETED
INSTALL DRAIN AND WATER TO 21 TOILET ROOMS AND 1 COUNTER TOP SINK HOT WATER HEATER - INSTALLATION WILL COMPY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- PermitElectrical
Permit 698720 · COMPLETED
REMOVE EXISTING CT BABINET, METER & MPD WITH NEW 400AMP FOUR POSITION METER MODULE, INSTALL NEW 100AMP HOUSE PANEL, NEW 200AMP SUITE PANEL & REFEED ROOF TOP UNITS & INSTALL 1-DUPLEX RECEPT AS PER NEC 2008 NORTH DISTRICT
- PermitElectrical
Permit 692184 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW FIRE ALARM IN RETAIL SPACES AND BASEMENT,28-INITIATING DEVICES AND 11 NAC DEVICES AS PER NFPA72
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 677814 · COMPLETED
INT ALT TO CREATE RETAIL SPACES AND ONE OFFICE SPACE. REAR EXT FACADE UPDATES TO CREAT NEW OFFICE ENTRY AND NEW WINDOW OPENINGS AND RESTORE EXSITING WINDOW OPENINGS. NEW ACCESS STAIRS TO BASEMENT MECHANICAL/UTILITY SPACE.
- PermitUse
Permit 677810 · COMPLETED
SUBDIVISION OF EXISTING RETAIL SPACE TO CREATE TWO SMALLER VACANT RETAIL SPACES AND ONE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE. NO FOOTPRINT CHANGES TO EXISITNG BUILDING.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 484330 · 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.
- ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE
Case 484330 · Violation 3587082 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
Case 484330 · Violation 3587083 · 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.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 484330 · 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.
- PermitUse
Permit 525924 · COMPLETED
TWO SPACES ON FIRST FLOOR(I STORY STRUCTURE)
- PermitUse
Permit 443435 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR ALTERATIONS NO CHANGE IN HEIGHT OR AREA. CHANGE USE TO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE
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 26, 2026, 3:06 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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