Commercial property report

944 W Russell St

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1 story4,560 sqftICMXbuilt 1940

Property at a glanceStore

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$132K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$132K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Hunting Park · Nicetown–Tioga Approximate · based on ZIP 19140
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Assessment and City record timeline

The line tracks this property’s published City assessment. Markers show deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications, and appeals on their recorded dates. Select one to read the filing.

Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals. OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $132,200. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$250K$500K$132K200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense

Scroll horizontally to move through the years. Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.

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Every dated record51 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseMelvin Caba Fernandez (Caba Auto Repair LLC): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactive
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. LicenseMelvin Caba Fernandez (Caba Auto Repair LLC): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. L&I violationSMOKING PROHIBITED
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. L&I violationREPAIR GARAGES/MOTOR FUEL
  8. LicenseRAMON B LANTIGUA DEJESUS: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  9. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  10. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  11. L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
  12. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  13. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  14. LicenseRAMON B LANTIGUA DEJESUS: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  15. LicenseCHIQUI AUTO BODY SHOP LLC: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactive
  16. InspectionCI INSP
  17. LicenseCHIQUI AUTO BODY SHOP LLC: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued
  18. PermitUse
  19. L&I violationWELDING-PERMIT REQ¿D
  20. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  21. L&I violationEXCEEDS PERMIT-NON SIGN
  22. L&I violationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)
  23. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  24. InspectionCI INSP
  25. AppealZoning board appeal
  26. PermitPlumbing
  27. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  28. AppealZoning board appeal
  29. L&I violationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)
  30. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  31. L&I violationEXCEEDS PERMIT-NON SIGN
  32. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  33. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  34. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  35. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  36. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  37. InspectionADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
  38. InspectionADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
  39. InspectionADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
  40. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  41. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  42. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  43. L&I violationEXCEEDS PERMIT-NON SIGN
  44. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  45. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  46. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  47. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  48. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  49. L&I violationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)
  50. L&I violationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)
  51. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

Verify the public record

$1,851/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $132,200 × 1.3998%. This is an estimate, not a bill or account balance. The City maintains payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due.

OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $132,200. 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 882007840
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $195.00 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2014$103.10 total · $0.00 principal · $0.00 interest · $0.00 penalty2015$91.90 total · $0.00 principal · $0.00 interest · $0.00 penalty

For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”

Property report

Commercial property

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

Historical lien entry · through 2016

What it is
Store Auto Repair Shop Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$29 below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Interior area
4,560 sqft
Lot size
4,560 sqft
Stories
1
Built
1940
Zoning
ICMX

Block context

900 block of W Russell St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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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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Melvin Caba Fernandez (Caba Auto Repair LLC)Inactive

Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · Initial issue date Nov 3, 2023 · Terminal license date Jan 1, 2025

CHIQUI AUTO BODY SHOP LLCInactive

Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · Initial issue date Apr 22, 2013 · Terminal license date Dec 31, 2013

Landlord and residential filings

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

RAMON B LANTIGUA DEJESUSInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Apr 25, 2014 · Terminal license date Apr 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 49 dated rows
  1. License terminal eventMelvin Caba Fernandez (Caba Auto Repair LLC): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactive

    License 937167 · Inactive

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

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-095051 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. License issue eventMelvin Caba Fernandez (Caba Auto Repair LLC): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued

    License 937167 · Inactive

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-095051 · FAILED

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

  5. ViolationSMOKING PROHIBITED

    Case CF-2023-095051 · Violation VI-2023-070031 · Code F-2311.3.2 · COMPLIED

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-095051 · FAILED

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

  7. ViolationREPAIR GARAGES/MOTOR FUEL

    Case CF-2023-095051 · Violation VI-2023-070030 · Code F-105.6.4 · COMPLIED

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

  8. License terminal eventRAMON B LANTIGUA DEJESUS: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 626392 · Inactive

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

  9. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 511063 · 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.

  10. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 511063 · 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.

  11. ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE

    Case 511063 · Violation 4128776 · Code A-301.1/65 · CLOSEDCASE

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

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

    Case 511063 · Violation 4128775 · Code LO-1 · CLOSEDCASE

    The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  13. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 511063 · 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.

  14. License issue eventRAMON B LANTIGUA DEJESUS: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 626392 · Inactive

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

  15. License terminal eventCHIQUI AUTO BODY SHOP LLC: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactive

    License 590908 · Inactive

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

  16. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 373956 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  17. License issue eventCHIQUI AUTO BODY SHOP LLC: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued

    License 590908 · Inactive

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

  18. PermitUse

    Permit 465156 · COMPLETED

    USE TO AUTO REPAIR SHOP TO INCLUDE BODY AND FENDER WORK (NO PAINTING)

  19. ViolationWELDING-PERMIT REQ¿D

    Case 373956 · Violation 2749110 · Code FC-105.6/20 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 373956 · Violation 2749111 · 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.

  21. ViolationEXCEEDS PERMIT-NON SIGN

    Case 373956 · Violation 2749108 · Code 14-1704/40 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)

    Case 373956 · Violation 2749109 · 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.

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

    Case 310131 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  24. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 373956 · FAILED

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

  25. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 18062 · CLOSED · Withdrawn

    Related permit 402648 · PERMIT FOR USE AS AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP TO INCLUDE BODY AND FENDER WORK (NO PAINTING) IN AN EXISTING ONE (1) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION.

  26. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 419786 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE WATER SERVICE & METER SET UP 20122141685

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

    Case 310131 · 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.

  28. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 12860 · CLOSED · Withdrawn

    Related permit 293092 · PERMIT FOR AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP TO INCLUDE BODY AND FENDER WORK (NO PAINTING) IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.

  29. ViolationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)

    Case 310131 · Violation 2353179 · 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.

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

    Case 310131 · Violation 2353180 · 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.

  31. ViolationEXCEEDS PERMIT-NON SIGN

    Case 310131 · Violation 2353178 · Code 14-1704/40 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 310131 · 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.

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

    Case 154885 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 154885 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 229135 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 154885 · FAILED

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

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

    Case 154885 · FAILED

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

  38. InvestigationADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)

    Case 154885 · CLOSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; the title alone does not state what condition was examined. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

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

    Case 229135 · 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 229135 · 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.

  41. ViolationEXCEEDS PERMIT-NON SIGN

    Case 229135 · Violation 1717380 · Code 14-1704/40 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 229135 · Violation 1930442 · 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.

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

    Case 229135 · 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.

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

    Case 154885 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

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

    Case 154885 · 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.

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

    Case 154885 · Violation 1937273 · 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.

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

    Case 154885 · Violation 1937274 · 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.

  48. ViolationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)

    Case 154885 · Violation 1937272 · 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.

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

    Case 154885 · 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

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 31, 2026, 11:04 AM ET. Available City datasets are queried from OpenDataPhilly (phl.carto.com) and the cited City ArcGIS feeds; record queries paginate rather than silently taking a first page. For this property: Permits: queried · Violations: queried · Investigations: queried · Appeals: queried · Licenses: queried · Building certifications: queried. “Unavailable” means the source query failed or was not supplied, not “no record.” Reports re-pull on view after seven days and on an overnight rolling schedule; citywide benchmarks recompute weekly. Source dates still govern: the parcel-level tax-delinquency snapshot is June 2022 and the separate detailed tax ledger ends in 2016, so neither establishes today’s balance. The live balance and date-effective payoff must be verified in Tax Center. AI-written passages are grounded in the assembled record and rejected if they state a number the record does not hold.

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