{"asOf":"2026-07-27T14:10:31.879Z","block":"5200-5299 CHESTER AVE","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/5200-5299-chester-ave","address":"5222 CHESTER AVE","parcelNumber":"881000237","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=881000237","ownerType":"investor","kind":"apartments","isHouse":false,"home":false,"commercial":false,"residential":false,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"SR","buildingCodeNew":"804","buildingClass":"VACANT LAND RESIDE < ACRE","buildingClassNew":"APARTMENTS - LOW RISE","useLabel":"Apartments","owner":"5220-24 CHESTER AVE LLC","coOwner":null,"marketValue":2653000,"landAssessment":265300,"improvementAssessment":2387700,"livableArea":17260,"yearBuilt":2024,"lastSale":{"price":1,"date":"2023-04-27T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.9409218071188,"lng":-75.22067886519609,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.2204755,39.940871751],[-75.220640756,39.940766986],[-75.22087742,39.940966027],[-75.220719135,39.941077821],[-75.2204755,39.940871751]]]},"liDistrict":"SOUTH","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19143","beds":null,"baths":null,"stories":4,"lotArea":6046,"zoning":"RSA5","grade":"C","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"1","intCond":"1","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"1802 CHURCH LANE, 1ST FLR, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19141","mailOut":false,"appeals":[{"type":"ZBA Permit Denial - Variance","grounds":"PERMIT FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT FROM THREE (3) EXISTING LOTS 5220 CHESTER AVE AND 5222-24 CHESTER AVE WITH OPA ACCOUNT # 51-1-2790-00 AND 51-1-2791-00. FOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE  WITH A ROOF DECK ","status":"Completed","outcome":"Granted with conditions","date":"2021-12-30","number":"ZP-2021-007106","relatedPermit":"ZP-2021-007106"}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":0,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2024,"v":134800,"taxable":134800,"land":134800,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":134800,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2025,"v":1098500,"taxable":480594,"land":219700,"improvement":878800,"taxableLand":219700,"taxableImprovement":260894,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":617906},{"y":2026,"v":2197000,"taxable":2197000,"land":219700,"improvement":1977300,"taxableLand":219700,"taxableImprovement":1977300,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2027,"v":2653000,"taxable":2653000,"land":265300,"improvement":2387700,"taxableLand":265300,"taxableImprovement":2387700,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0}],"taxNow":30754,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":true,"permits":[{"number":"ZP-2021-007106","date":"2021-12-21","work":"Combined Lot Line Relocation and New Dev…","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE ONE(1) LOT FROM THREE(3) EXISTING LOTS 5220 CHESTER AVE AND 5222-24 CHESTER AVE WITH OPA ACCOUNT # 51-1-2790-00 AND 51-1-2791-00."},{"number":"ZP-2022-000586","date":"2022-01-18","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY TWO(2) ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE.SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING FOR FIFTEEN(15) DWELLING UNITS AND PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS OFFICES AT THE GROUND FLOOR AND CELLAR LEVEL. BUILDING TO BE EQUIPPED WITH SIX(6) CLASS 1 A BICYCLE PARKING SPACES."},{"number":"CP-2022-005452","date":"2023-03-20","work":"New Construction","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED FOUR (4) STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK AND TWO (2) ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING CONTAINING 15 DWELLING UNITS AND PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS OFFICES. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 AND STANDPIPES TO BE PROVIDED IN THE EXIT STAIRWAYS PER NFPA 14. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 11 FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK.** SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK."},{"number":"EP-2024-002743","date":"2024-03-19","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-04-16","scope":"install 100amp temporary service equipment"},{"number":"PP-2024-005867","date":"2024-05-23","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"INSTALL 2 INCH WATER SERVICE, 1 BUILDING DRAIN, 1 CURB TRAP, 1 FAI, 9 ROOF DRAINS, 23 LAVATORIES, 20 SHOWER/TUBS, 23 WATER CLOSETS, 15 KITCHEN SINKS, 15 WASHING MACHINE BOXES, 15 FLOOR DRAINS, 3 SUMP PUMPS, 3 EJECTOR SUMP PUMPS, 1 SAND INTERCEPTOR, 2 HOSE BIBBS, 15 HOT WATER HEATERS, 1 DOMESTIC BOOSTER PUMP AND 1 BACKFLOW PREVENTER ACCORDING TO THE 2018 PPC AND PER PLANS."},{"number":"FP-2024-001509","date":"2024-08-07","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2\" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 2 1/2 \" AMES COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AND TWO (2) STANDPIPE RISERS COMPLYING WITH NFPA 14 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK."},{"number":"EP-2024-010655","date":"2025-01-03","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-06-26","scope":"INSTALL SERVICE( LABEL SERVICE DISCONNECTS 1 & 2), METER BANKS, PANELS & FEEDERS. INSTALL WIRING THROUGHOUT COMMERCIAL AND COMMON AREAS AND UNITS. INSTALL LIGHTS NORMAL & EMERGENCY, SWITCHES, RECEPTACLES. PROVIDE POWER FOR THE ELEVATOR MECHANICAL AND EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT, RESCUE ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AS PER 2017 NEC. INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM THROUGHOUT AS PER 2016 NFPA 72. ALL WORK TO BE DONE BY APPROVED PLANS-2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA-72, 2018 PHILA FIRE CODE. ** NO FIRE PUMP **"},{"number":"MP-2025-001146","date":"2025-04-28","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK."}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Combined Lot Line Relocation and New Dev…"},{"y":2021,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal granted with conditions"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New construction, addition, GFA change"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","signals":[{"kind":"transition-activity","level":"watch","title":"Recent transition activity","summary":"The property has an unusually active paper trail worth monitoring for the next permit, inspection, deed, or listing.","evidence":["6 permit events since 2023"],"caveat":"Record activity alone does not establish that a sale or redevelopment is planned."}],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"The record identifies more than one dwelling/use.","why":"Philadelphia says a zoning approval or Property Sales Certification can identify a use without proving that it was established under the Building Code. A change of use, unit count, exits, or fire rating can require a Building Permit and Certificate of Occupancy.","action":"Verify the lawful use, unit count, associated construction permits, and Certificate of Occupancy with L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-certificate-of-occupancy/"},{"id":"permit-status","level":"attention","title":"A permit row needs file-level verification","finding":"4 permits not marked completed: CP-2022-005452 (Issued), PP-2024-005867 (Issued), FP-2024-001509 (Issued), MP-2025-001146 (Issued).","why":"Issued work is not the same as approved final work. L&I uses final inspections and required certifications to close construction permits; expired, withdrawn, and completed are different City statuses.","action":"Open the permit file and confirm final inspections, holds, and any resulting occupancy certificate.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections-by-permit-type/"},{"id":"rental-status","level":"verify","title":"Residential form does not establish rental use","finding":"OPA classifies the parcel as apartments; no active Rental License row matched.","why":"A multi-unit or mixed-use classification does not prove that space is currently rented. If dwelling space is rented, Philadelphia generally requires a current Rental License and related occupancy, tax, violation, and lead compliance.","action":"Confirm actual occupancy first; if any unit is rented, verify the license and legal unit count with L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/rent-or-sell-property/get-a-rental-license/"},{"id":"building-certifications","level":"verify","title":"A fire-system permit exists, but no annual certification matched","finding":"3 fire/suppression-related permits matched; the fetched BIN certification feed returned no row.","why":"Installed systems in mixed-use and larger buildings generally require periodic certification, but applicability and limited-area exceptions vary. A missing BIN/address join is not proof of a compliance failure.","action":"Confirm what system was installed and whether a current annual certificate is required and filed.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/maintenance-certifications/fire-protection-certifications/"},{"id":"deed-chain","level":"verify","title":"The latest nominal transfer is not a market sale—or a title opinion","finding":"The latest deed in the assembled record moved for nominal consideration.","why":"A $1 or nominal deed can be a valid family, estate, or entity transfer. It does not establish a sale price, clear title, or by itself prove a tangled title.","action":"Read the recorded deed and have the title search confirm every grantor, grantee, estate/probate step, lien, and authority to sell.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/property-lots-housing/get-a-copy-of-a-deed-or-other-recorded-document/"},{"id":"commercial-trash","level":"verify","title":"A separate Commercial Trash account may apply","finding":"OPA classifies the parcel as apartments. BlockReport does not receive a current Commercial Trash account balance.","why":"Philadelphia charges qualifying small commercial, mixed-use, and multi-unit properties that use City collection; exemptions and private collection can change applicability. A use category alone does not prove a fee is due.","action":"Check the Commercial Trash account inside the date-effective Property Payoff.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/2026-06-09-pay-your-trash-fee-bill-by-june-30/"}],"closingChecks":[{"title":"Property Sales Certification","body":"The seller must obtain Philadelphia’s certificate showing the base zoning, last use in the zoning record, and open violations. The City warns that it does not prove Building Code occupancy or show zoning overlays.","action":"Obtain the fresh certificate and compare it with the CO, permits, and Atlas overlays.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-property-sales-certification/"},{"title":"Date-effective City Property Payoff","body":"The Tax Center Property Payoff covers Real Estate Tax, Commercial Trash, and L&I abatement-work invoices. Philadelphia says it does not include business-tax debts or liens, water and sewer charges, or fines for code violations.","action":"Request the City statement effective through settlement; read every period and invoice.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/guides/philadelphia-tax-center/what-to-do/"},{"title":"Professional title and water-lien searches","body":"OPA ownership, deed summaries, and a zero tax balance are not clear title. Mortgages, judgments, municipal claims, water liens, easements, heirs, and other encumbrances require separate searches.","action":"Use a Pennsylvania lawyer/title company and obtain owner’s title insurance; order the separate water search/payoff.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/2026-04-07-why-title-insurance-is-your-best-friend-when-buying-a-home-in-philadelphia/","secondaryUrl":"https://www.phila.gov/services/water-gas-utilities/pay-or-dispute-a-water-bill/resolve-water-liens-judgments/"}]}