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5500 Master St

Vacant lot · City Block Acquisition Xii LLC · assessed $22K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $18K. On the 5500 block of Master St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$309/year

2026 taxable assessment $22,100 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $17,500; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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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 $17,534.81 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

1997$1,778.84 total · $532.20 principal · $918.04 interest · $37.25 penalty1998$1,722.33 total · $532.20 principal · $870.15 interest · $37.25 penalty1999$1,665.81 total · $532.20 principal · $822.25 interest · $37.25 penalty2000$1,609.28 total · $532.20 principal · $774.35 interest · $37.25 penalty2001$1,552.76 total · $532.20 principal · $726.45 interest · $37.25 penalty2002$1,496.24 total · $532.20 principal · $678.55 interest · $37.25 penalty2003$1,844.35 total · $684.26 principal · $810.85 interest · $47.90 penalty2004$1,950.35 total · $754.20 principal · $825.85 interest · $52.79 penalty2005$1,870.25 total · $754.20 principal · $757.97 interest · $52.79 penalty2006$237.29 total · $91.23 principal · $83.47 interest · $6.39 penalty2007$227.60 total · $91.23 principal · $75.26 interest · $6.39 penalty2008$217.91 total · $91.23 principal · $67.05 interest · $6.39 penalty2009$208.22 total · $91.23 principal · $58.84 interest · $6.39 penalty2010$198.54 total · $91.23 principal · $50.63 interest · $6.39 penalty2011$205.21 total · $100.27 principal · $46.62 interest · $7.02 penalty2012$201.15 total · $104.13 principal · $39.05 interest · $7.29 penalty2013$196.07 total · $107.87 principal · $30.74 interest · $7.55 penalty2014$131.12 total · $87.84 principal · $17.13 interest · $6.15 penalty2015$121.79 total · $87.84 principal · $9.22 interest · $6.15 penalty2016$99.70 total · $91.76 principal · $1.38 interest · $0.92 penalty

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Every dated deed, permit, inspection, license, violation, certification, and appeal is placed on the City’s annual assessment line. Select a point to read what happened; the line is an assessment history—not a sale-price chart or appraisal. OPA has also published a 2027 assessment of $17,500; it is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

Assessment history · all dated City records marked on the line

$0$13K$25K$18K200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspection

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Every dated record41 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitNew Construction
  2. PermitNew Construction
  3. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. L&I violationWALKWAY NOT PROVIDED
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  8. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  9. PermitNew Construction
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  12. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  13. PermitNew Construction
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  16. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  17. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  18. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  19. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  20. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  21. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  22. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  23. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  24. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  25. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  26. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  27. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  28. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  29. L&I violationTREE ID
  30. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  31. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  32. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC LOT
  35. L&I violationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI
  36. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
  37. L&I violationVACANT LOT STANDARD
  38. L&I violationVACANT LOT KEEP CLEAN GET LIC
  39. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  40. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  41. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
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historical lien entry · through 2016

What it is
Vacant lot
Vacant Land Reside < Acre
Owner
City Block Acquisition Xii LLC
OPA tax treatment
Assessed $22K
Taxable assessment on the roll
Assessed value
$22,100
2026 OPA · 2027: $17,500
Lot size
1,256 sqft
Zoning
RSA5

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Browse 51 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. PermitNew Construction

    Permit EP-2025-010647 · Completed

    Install - New 300Amp Service, 1PH. - Wiring throughout, according to plans. - 4 meter box, 125A per unit (3), 100A house meter, as per plans. - Wiring for doorbells, doorbells included. - Will supply and install 4" LED disc lights for common areas. - Fire Alarm as per NAC. - Service Inspection. - Permit Included. - Installation of decorative light fixtures, .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72.

  2. PermitNew Construction

    Permit MP-2025-005707 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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.

  3. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2025-012367 · Completed

    \NEW CONSTRUCTION OF TRIPLEX. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL WORK TO BE PERFORMED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS.

  4. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2025-012043 · Completed

    INSTALL SANITARY AND STORM CTs, FAIs, MDs & 2" WDP.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-099733

  6. ViolationWALKWAY NOT PROVIDED

    Case CF-2025-099733 · Violation VI-2025-071299 · Code B-3306.2 · SVN ISSUED

    Resolution: SVN ISSUED

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-063120 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-063120 · FAILED

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

  9. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2024-063120 · Violation VI-2024-049824 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

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

  10. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2024-063120 · Violation VI-2024-049823 · 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.

  11. PermitNew Construction

    Permit FP-2023-000803 · Completed

    INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XLT2BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-081083 · FAILED

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-081083 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  14. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2022-081083 · Violation VI-2022-059501 · 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.

  15. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2022-081083 · Violation VI-2022-059502 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

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

  16. PermitNew Construction

    Permit CP-2022-000095 · Completed

    NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY BUILDING FOR USE AS A THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** AMENDMENT APPROVED 08/03/24 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT CP-2022-000095 FOR CHANGES TO OVERALL BUILDING SIZE AND UNIT LAYOUTS AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-104140 · FAILED

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

  18. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2021-104140 · Violation VI-2021-075016 · 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.

  19. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2021-104140 · Violation VI-2021-075017 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

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

  20. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2021-004988 · Completed

    For the erection of an attached structure with a full basement and bay extensions. Size and location per plans. Amend Permit 7/31/2024 to note the reduction in occupies area, increase in front and rear yard depths, and reduction of total building height.

  21. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 698033 · Violation 5126219 · Code PM-302.2/4 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  22. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 698033 · Violation 5126218 · Code CP-01 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  23. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 655559 · Violation 4815688 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 655559 · Violation 4815689 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 626241 · Violation 4621135 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 626241 · Violation 4621136 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 595996 · Violation 4398149 · Code CP-01 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  28. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 595996 · Violation 4398150 · Code PM-302.2/4 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  29. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 579803 · Violation 4284885 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 579803 · Violation 4284886 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 538454 · Violation 3970415 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 538454 · Violation 3970414 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 449221 · Violation 3301988 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 449221 · Violation 3301989 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  35. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 358201 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  36. ViolationTREE ID

    Case 358201 · Violation 2630194 · Code PM-308.1/19 · COMPLIED

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

  37. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 358201 · FAILED

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

  38. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 317074 · 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.

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

    Case 317074 · Violation 2368358 · 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.

  40. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 317074 · 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.

  41. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 213408 · 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.

  42. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 213408 · 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.

  43. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 137434 · 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.

  44. ViolationLICENSE-VAC LOT

    Case 213408 · Violation 1475922 · Code PM-102.4/1 · COMPLIED

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

  45. ViolationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI

    Case 213408 · Violation 1475919 · Code A-503.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  46. ViolationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)

    Case 213408 · Violation 1475920 · Code A-503.2/2 · COMPLIED

    Legacy L&I shorthand; the case notice contains the actual required correction and deadlines. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  47. ViolationVACANT LOT STANDARD

    Case 213408 · Violation 1475921 · Code PM-306.0/2 · COMPLIED

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

  48. ViolationVACANT LOT KEEP CLEAN GET LIC

    Case 137434 · Violation 759342 · Code PM-306.0/91 · COMPEXCP

  49. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 137434 · Violation 759341 · Code CP-01 · COMPEXCP

  50. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 137434 · 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.

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

    Case 99204 · 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.

What this record suggests

The City file documents 7 permits touching electrical work, plumbing. 7 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Block context

5500 Master St sits on the 5500 block of Master St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 6:07 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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