Mixed-use property report

8524-26 Germantown Ave

3,696 sqftCMX1built 1930

Property at a glanceApartment building

8524-26 Germantown Ave LP

2026 assessment
$790K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$906K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Chestnut Hill Approximate · based on ZIP 19118
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2 violation rows marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2025-135363

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Dec 19, 2025 · Latest inspection FAILED · Jun 16, 2026

  • Cal License Obtain19-2602(1)
  • Fire Extinguishers RequiredF-906.1

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 $905,500. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$500K$1.0M$906K200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record48 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. License8524 26 GERMANTOWN AVE LP: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  8. L&I violationCAL LICENSE OBTAIN
  9. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  13. L&I violationCAL LICENSE OBTAIN
  14. L&I violationMANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX SIGNS
  15. L&I violationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION
  16. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. L&I violationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)
  20. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  21. L&I violationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS
  22. InspectionL&I investigation
  23. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  24. PermitElectrical
  25. PermitPlumbing
  26. PermitAddition
  27. PermitZoning/use
  28. LicenseCHESTNUT HILL REAL ESTATE LP: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  29. AppealZoning board appeal
  30. License8524 26 GERMANTOWN AVE LP: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  31. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  32. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  33. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  34. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  35. PermitUse
  36. AppealZoning board appeal
  37. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  38. L&I violationNO ZONING/USE PERMIT-SIGN
  39. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  40. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  41. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  42. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  43. L&I violationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)
  44. L&I violationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)
  45. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  46. Deed / saleDeed / sale $406K
  47. AppealZoning board appeal
  48. LicenseCHESTNUT HILL REAL ESTATE LP: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

Verify the public record

$11,058/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $790,000 × 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 $905,500. 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.

OPA 871299000
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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.

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Property report

Mixed-use property

Apartment building, recorded in the City's mixed-use category. The public record and owner trail follow.

2 open violations

What it is
Apartment building Str/Off+Apt 2 Sty Masonry
Owner
8524-26 Germantown Ave LP
$ / sq ft
$245 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
Chestnut Hill city commercial corridor
Interior area
3,696 sqft
Lot size
2,908 sqft
Built
1930
Zoning
CMX1

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

8524-26 Germantown Ave LP · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to Metavante Way, Sioux Falls Sd, 57186 — outside Philadelphia

Block context

8500 block of Germantown Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 8522 Germantown Ave  ·  8520 Germantown 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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No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 25, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.

8524 26 GERMANTOWN AVE LPInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Jun 10, 2011 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2026

CHESTNUT HILL REAL ESTATE LPInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Mar 15, 2007 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 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 48 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-135363 · FAILED

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

  2. License terminal event8524 26 GERMANTOWN AVE LP: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 535616 · Inactive

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

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-135363 · FAILED

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-135065 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-135363 · FAILED

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-135065 · FAILED

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

  7. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-033721 · Certified

    Expires 2026-12-29

  8. ViolationCAL LICENSE OBTAIN

    Case CF-2025-135363 · Violation VI-2025-098328 · Code 19-2602(1) · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  9. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED

    Case CF-2025-135363 · Violation VI-2025-098329 · Code F-906.1 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-135363 · FAILED

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

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-135065 · FAILED

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

  12. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2025-135065 · Violation VI-2025-098054 · 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.

  13. ViolationCAL LICENSE OBTAIN

    Case CF-2025-135065 · Violation VI-2025-098047 · Code 19-2602(1) · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationMANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX SIGNS

    Case CF-2025-135065 · Violation VI-2025-098052 · Code F-907.4.2.4 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION

    Case CF-2025-135065 · Violation VI-2025-098053 · Code F-1013.6.2 · COMPLIED

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

  16. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-026377 · Certified

    Expires 2024-12-21

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-021172 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  18. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-021172 · FAILED

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

  19. ViolationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)

    Case CF-2023-021172 · Violation VI-2023-015918 · Code 9-3902 (2) · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2023-021172 · Violation VI-2023-015919 · 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.

  21. ViolationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS

    Case CF-2023-021172 · Violation VI-2023-015920 · Code F-901.6.4.2 · COMPLIED

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

  22. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-021172 · FAILED

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

  23. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2022-015137 · Certified

    Expires 2023-09-01

  24. PermitElectrical

    Permit 506589 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 100AMP CO CIRCUIT SUB PANEL, 30 AMP 240V FEEDER TO COMPRESSOR, 16 RECESSED LIGHT FIXTURES, 4 TRACK LIGHTS, 6 RECEPTS, 6 LIGHT SWITCHES WITH IN NEW ADDITION ON THE REAR OF A MIXED USE PROPERTY AS PER 2008 NEC (NORTH DISTRICT)

  25. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 506405 · COMPLETED

    REPLACEMENT OF 4" STACK, 3 WATER CLOSETS, 3 LAVY SINKS, AND 2 BATH TUBS

  26. PermitAddition

    Permit 447643 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A ONE STORY REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING TWO STORY STRUCTURE TO INCREASE THE FIRST FLOOR GROSS AREA AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK OVER THE ADDITION TO BE USED FOR AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING ON THE SECOND FLOOR. WORK TO ALSO INCLUDE MINOR ALTERATIONS ON THE FIRST FLOOR. ADDITION TO BE SLAB ON GRADE AND ALL ALTERATIONS SHALL BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK.

  27. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 406075 · COMPLETED

    EXPANSION OF THE FIRST FLOOR EXISTING STRUCTURE WIHT ROOF TOP DECK FOR THE ND FLOOR APT. BASEMENT TO STORAGE FOR 1ST FL. LEVEL, 1ST FLOOR CLOTHING STORE AND 2ND FLOOR APT.

  28. License terminal eventCHESTNUT HILL REAL ESTATE LP: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 403276 · Inactive

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

  29. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 18112 · CLOSED · Granted

    Related permit 406075 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A ONE (1) STORY ADDITION (12' HIGH) WITH A ROOF DECK TO AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS RETAIL SALE OF CLOTHING ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH ACCESSORY STORAGE IN THE CELLAR AND SECOND FLOOR. SIZ

  30. License issue event8524 26 GERMANTOWN AVE LP: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 535616 · Inactive

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

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

    Case 243289 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

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

    Case 243289 · 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.

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

    Case 243289 · 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.

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

    Case 230621 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  35. PermitUse

    Permit 284716 · COMPLETED

    USE SPACE FOR YOGA.

  36. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 12242 · CLOSED · Granted

    Related permit 284716 · A YOGA STUDIO (NO ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 14-1605. NO MASSAGING) ON FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH EXISTING ONE FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE NO CHANGE IN HEIGHT OR AREA. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION.

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

    Case 243289 · 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.

  38. ViolationNO ZONING/USE PERMIT-SIGN

    Case 243289 · Violation 1823447 · Code 14-1704/50 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 243289 · 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.

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

    Case 230621 · 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. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 230621 · 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.

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

    Case 230621 · 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. ViolationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)

    Case 230621 · Violation 1725669 · 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.

  44. ViolationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)

    Case 230621 · Violation 1725668 · 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.

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

    Case 230621 · 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.

  46. Recorded transfer$406K transfer

    2010

  47. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 4890 · CLOSED · Dismissed

    Related permit 128703 · PERMIT FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ALL STRUCTURES ON THE LOT AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR STORY STRUCTURE WITH A BASEMENT (MAXIMUM HGT NTE 54 FEET) WITH TWO DECKS ON THE ROOF OF THE THIRD FLOOR (FRONT AND BACK) WITH A 42 INCH HIGH PARA

  48. License issue eventCHESTNUT HILL REAL ESTATE LP: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 403276 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

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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