Multi-family report

5138-40 Wayne Ave

3 bd · 3 ba · 2 stories · 4,222 sqft · RSA3 · built 1900

Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $391K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $336K. On the 5100 block of Wayne Ave.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$4,066/year

2026 taxable assessment $290,500 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $335,500; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 123217300
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Exemption classificationHomestead exemption

2026 OPA removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

$48.13 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 2019. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.

$0.00 principal$0.00 interest$0.00 penalty$48.13 other charges
1year recorded 2019tax period 2022-02-04last payment in snapshot Yesactionable flag Nopayment agreement Nobankruptcy flag Nosheriff-sale flag Noassessment appeal

The snapshot’s 2022 context used $117,200 total assessment, $117,200 taxable, and $0 exempt/abated. Those historical fields can differ from today’s OPA exemption status.

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Finding

"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder

Record summary

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.

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What to do with this

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If you’re buying

Built 1900: lead rules apply

Federal law requires a lead-paint disclosure at sale for any pre-1978 home. If it will be rented, Philadelphia also requires a lead-safe or lead-free certificate before a rental license can issue.

Multiple units and RSA3 zoning need reconciliation

The assessment or license record describes multiple units while the zoning district is generally single-family. That does not establish whether the use is lawful, nonconforming, abandoned, or incorrectly coded. Verify the registered use and Certificate of Occupancy with L&I before pricing multiple rents.

If you own it

2 open violations: the clock matters

Most L&I appeals must be filed within 30 days; unsafe or imminently dangerous orders can carry a shorter deadline. Unresolved notices can lead to fees, court enforcement, City abatement work, and liens. Read the dated notice and verify its current status with L&I.

$48 in the June 2022 delinquency snapshot

The City recorded this amount in June 2022. It may since have been paid, reduced, or increased; verify the current balance directly with Philadelphia Revenue.

Construction next door (5139 Wayne Ave, 2025)

Excavation deeper than 5 feet, or within 10 feet of an adjacent structure, legally requires the developer to survey neighboring homes first and give owners 10 days' written notice. Insist on the pre-construction survey — it is your evidence if cracks appear.

Derived from the fetched property records and linked City guidance as of 2026. Assessment treatment is not a substitute for an exemption approval, live balance, title report, license, occupancy certificate, or inspection. Informational only — not legal, tax, or investment advice.

Assessment and tax history

Every fetched annual City assessment for this building, compared with its block and ZIP. The figures show assessment change, the billed-year tax estimate, dated tax records, and recorded transfers. They do not estimate market appreciation or investment return.

Assessed value
$390,500
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $335,500 · built 1900
Price / sq ft
$79
block $105 · below block
Assessment change
+240%
+12%/yr since 2016 · 2027 -14% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$4,066
1.04% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
$48
recorded then · verify current
Times sold
0

Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line

$0$250K$500KZIP 19144 median$336K2006201020142018202220262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19144 medianAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense

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 record65 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. L&I violationACCESSORY STRUCTURE OVER 200SQFT
  3. L&I violationZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. L&I violationALTER EXTERIOR PORTION
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  12. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  13. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE
  14. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  15. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  16. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  17. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE PROTECTIVE TREATMENT
  18. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLS
  19. PermitZoning/use
  20. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  21. InspectionVAC INSP
  22. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  23. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  24. AppealZoning board appeal
  25. PermitAlteration
  26. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  27. PermitMajor alteration
  28. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  29. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
  30. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  31. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  32. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  33. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  34. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  35. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  36. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8
  37. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot
  38. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  39. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  40. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  41. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  42. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  43. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  44. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  45. L&I violationEXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/MAINTAIN (Repair or maintain exterior windows)
  46. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)
  47. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  48. L&I violationEXT A-MOTOR VEH MUST BE REMOV
  49. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)
  50. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  51. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  52. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  53. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  54. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  55. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  56. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  57. L&I violationEXT A-MOTOR VEH MUST BE REMOV
  58. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  59. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  60. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  61. L&I violationEXT A-MOTOR VEH MUST BE REMOV
  62. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)
  63. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  64. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  65. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

The paper trail

new construction appears in a 2019 permit.

  1. 2019 AlterationPermitAppeal granted with conditionsZoning
  2. 2020 Zoning/usePermit7 L&I violationsL&INew construction, addition, GFA changePermit
  3. 2021 L&I violationL&I
  4. 2022 Inspection passedL&I visit
  5. 2023 L&I violationL&IInspection failedL&I visit
  6. 2024 Inspection passedL&I visit
  7. 2026 2 L&I violationsL&IInspection failed ×2L&I visit

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Browse 77 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-053649 · FAILED

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

  2. ViolationACCESSORY STRUCTURE OVER 200SQFT

    Case CF-2026-053649 · Violation VI-2026-032576 · Code A-301.1/76 · OPEN

  3. ViolationZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION

    Case CF-2026-053649 · Violation VI-2026-032577 · Code A-301.1/64 · OPEN

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-050566 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  5. ViolationALTER EXTERIOR PORTION

    Case CF-2023-012332 · Violation VI-2023-009555 · Code A-301.1/3 · SVN ISSUED

    Resolution: SVN ISSUED

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-012332 · FAILED

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

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-012531 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-012531 · FAILED

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

  9. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2021-012531 · Violation VI-2021-009599 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

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

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-050566 · FAILED

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

  11. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2020-006856 · Issued

    ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW FOR THE REDUCTION IN FOOTPRINT OF EXISTING BUILDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLAN.

  12. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2020-050566 · Violation VI-2020-027720 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE

    Case CF-2020-050566 · Violation VI-2020-027714 · Code PM15-304.7 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2020-050566 · Violation VI-2020-027715 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2020-050566 · Violation VI-2020-027716 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2020-050566 · Violation VI-2020-027717 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE PROTECTIVE TREATMENT

    Case CF-2020-050566 · Violation VI-2020-027718 · Code PM15-304.2 · COMPLIED

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

  18. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLS

    Case CF-2020-050566 · Violation VI-2020-027719 · Code PM15-304.6 · COMPLIED

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

  19. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 970438 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION AT THE SIDE OF AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION AND PLAN. FOR USE AS THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS (MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING) WITH THREE (3) EXISTING COVERED PARKING SPACES.

  20. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 711364 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  21. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case 711364 · Violation 5238014 · Code PM15-302.1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  22. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case 711364 · Violation 5238015 · Code PM15-302.4 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  23. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 711364 · 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.

  24. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 37756 · OPEN · Granted with conditions

    Related permit 970438 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF ADDITION AT THE SIDE OF AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE AND FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ABOVE AND EXISTING GARAGE. FOR THE CREATION OF THREE (3) OPEN AIR PARKING SPACES FOR A NEW TOTAL OF SIX (6) PARKING SPACES

  25. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 647363 · 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.

  26. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 647363 · 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.

  27. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 647362 · 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.

  28. PermitAlteration

    Permit 946853 · COMPLETED

    EZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING-REMOVE ROOF COVERING, PERFORM MINOR REPAIR TO ROOF, AND RE-ROOF. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW ROOF COVERINGS ON EXITING ROOFS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.EZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS-TO THE UPPER SECTION OF EXTERIOR WALLS PERFORM POINTING AND THEN APPLY STUCCO FOR THE APPLICATION OF EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.

  29. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 589027 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  30. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 940596 · COMPLETED

    FOR (REMOVE AND DISPAOE OF THE REAR SHED) TO RESOLVE CASE #589027. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #589027.

  31. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 589027 · FAILED

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

  32. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND

    Case 647362 · Violation 4761994 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case 647362 · Violation 4761995 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 647363 · Violation 4959995 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  35. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 647362 · 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.

  36. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 425131 · 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.

  37. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 589027 · Violation 4811214 · Code PM15-304.1G · COMPLIED

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

  38. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 589027 · Violation 4811213 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  39. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8

    Case 589027 · Violation 4811215 · Code PM15-304.1H · COMPLIED

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

  40. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot

    License 716476 · Inactive

    SUSAN MILLER · Expires 2018-10-12 · Inactive 2018-12-11

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

    Case 514619 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  42. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 514619 · 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.

  43. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 514619 · Violation 4109788 · Code 9-3905 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  44. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 364319 · 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.

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

    Case 364319 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  46. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 364322 · 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.

  47. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 412478 · 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.

  48. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 412478 · 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.

  49. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 403396 · 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.

  50. ViolationEXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/MAINTAIN (Repair or maintain exterior windows)

    Case 412478 · Violation 3104171 · Code PM-304.8/1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  51. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 364322 · 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.

  52. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 403396 · 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.

  53. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)

    Case 403396 · Violation 3007556 · Code PM-302.3/1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  54. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 403396 · Violation 3007555 · Code PM-302.2/2 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  55. ViolationEXT A-MOTOR VEH MUST BE REMOV

    Case 403396 · Violation 3007557 · Code PM-302.7/1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  56. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 364322 · 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.

  57. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 339065 · 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.

  58. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 364319 · Violation 3134173 · Code PM-102.4/2 · CLOSED

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  59. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)

    Case 364322 · Violation 3021654 · Code PM-302.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  60. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 339065 · 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.

  61. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 339065 · Violation 2631039 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  62. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)

    Case 339065 · Violation 2631040 · Code PM-302.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  63. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 306024 · 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.

  64. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 306024 · 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.

  65. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 306024 · Violation 2293104 · Code PM-306.0/1 · COMPLIED

    A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  66. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 306024 · Violation 2293101 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPLIED

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  67. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 306024 · Violation 2293102 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  68. ViolationEXT A-MOTOR VEH MUST BE REMOV

    Case 306024 · Violation 2293103 · Code PM-302.7/1 · COMPLIED

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

  69. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 306024 · Violation 2293105 · Code PM-306.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  70. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 216922 · 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.

  71. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 216922 · 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.

  72. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 216922 · Violation 1534128 · Code PM-306.0/1 · COMPEXCP

    A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now.

  73. ViolationEXT A-MOTOR VEH MUST BE REMOV

    Case 216922 · Violation 1534130 · Code PM-302.7/1 · COMPEXCP

  74. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)

    Case 216922 · Violation 1534129 · Code PM-302.2/1 · COMPEXCP

  75. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 216922 · Violation 1534127 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPEXCP

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation.

  76. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 60538 · 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.

  77. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 60538 · 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.

What this record suggests

The City file documents 4 permits touching roof work. 4 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Flags: 2 open L&I violations · $48 recorded in the June 2022 delinquency snapshot — verify current balance · 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only — not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

The property, on paper

The city assessor's field record — the physical spec sheet behind the assessed number.

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Stories
2
Interior
4,222 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,066 sqft
Basement
Full
city code D
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
No
Garage
1 space
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Quality grade
C+
assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA3
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
OPEN · Granted with conditions · 2019

OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.

Where the record looks off

Places where the city's own paperwork disagrees with itself. These are flags on the data — not problems with 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.

Run the numbers

What owning 5138-40 Wayne Ave takes, at your price and your rate. Taxes start with an annual estimate from the City’s taxable assessment, not a current bill or balance; rent starts at the area median. Assessed value is not an asking price — set the price slider to the real one.

$336K
20%
6.875%
$900/mo

When this house last sold (2020) a 30-year mortgage ran about 3.1% — Freddie Mac's average that year.

Mortgage
P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
+ taxes & insurance
Estimated cash needed
down + 4% planning allowance
Modeled cash flow
rent − shown costs · /mo
Modeled cap rate
modeled NOI ÷ price
Modeled cash-on-cash
modeled year-1 return

Scenario for orientation, not advice. Assumes a 30-year fixed loan, $1,400/yr insurance, 1% of price/yr maintenance, and buyer cash equal to the down payment plus 4%. Taxes use this parcel's taxable assessment, not a live Tax Center balance. Cash flow and returns exclude vacancy, management, utilities, HOA or condo fees, leasing costs, income tax, and unplanned capital work.

Block context

5138-40 Wayne Ave sits on the 5100 block of Wayne Ave. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

See the whole block →

Next door: 5136 Wayne Ave  ·  5132 Wayne Ave

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 7:08 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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