Multi-family report

5516 W Girard Ave

4 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,750 sqft · RSA3 · built 1925

Entity-held · assessed $230K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $305K · sold 4×. On the 5500 block of W Girard Ave.

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Property summary

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$3,220/year

2026 taxable assessment $230,000 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $304,800; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Official current account balanceCheck live

A Tax Center balance is net of bills, payments, credits, interest, and adjustments. A credit—or an amount due—is not automatically “back taxes.”

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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 $21.43. It is shown as historical context only.

2016$21.43 total · $19.72 principal · $0.30 interest · $0.20 penalty

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What stands out

From the public record
Finding

Multiple recorded transfers

Record summary

4 non-nominal transfers recorded: $35K in 2017 → $625K in 2021 (+1686% between recorded amounts).

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What to do with this

The record, translated into moves — what a buyer, the owner, and a landlord would each want to check next under Philadelphia's actual rules.

If you’re buying

Built 1925: 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

3 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.

$21 in the historical tax ledger through 2016

Historical context only, not a current payoff figure. Verify today's balance and lien status directly with Philadelphia Revenue before relying on it.

If you’re the landlord

If it is rented, verify the Rental License

The fetched license records do not show an active Rental License. Ownership type or a tax mailing address does not prove that tenants occupy the property; if it is rented, verify the current license and legal occupancy in eCLIPSE.

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.

Who's behind it

Athene Annuity And Life Company · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 2 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $457K combined
• Tax bills mail to 1325 Franklin Avenue Suite 160, Garden City NY, 11530 — outside Philadelphia

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
$230,000
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $304,800 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$174
block $91 · above block
Assessment change
+874%
+23%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +33% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$3,220
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
4

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

$0$250K$500KZIP 19131 median$305K200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19131 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationInspectionLicense

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 record39 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  2. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  3. L&I violationGENERAL EXTERIOR VIOLATIONS
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. Deed / saleDeed / sale $625K
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  13. Deed / saleDeed / sale $265K
  14. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  15. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  16. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  17. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  18. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  19. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  20. L&I violationVACANT AND OPEN
  21. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  22. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  23. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  24. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  25. Deed / saleDeed / sale $70K
  26. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  27. Deed / saleDeed / sale $35K
  28. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  29. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  30. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  31. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  32. L&I violationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. L&I violationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD
  35. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)
  36. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  37. L&I violationWALL BULGED
  38. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  39. LicenseRental

The paper trail

4 non-nominal transfers recorded: $35K in 2017 → $625K in 2021 (+1686% between recorded amounts).

  1. 2013 4 L&I violationsL&I
  2. 2014 L&I violationL&I
  3. 2017 $35KTransfer
  4. 2018 $70KTransfer9 L&I violations incl UNSAFE STRUCTUREL&I
  5. 2020 $265KTransfer
  6. 2021 $625KTransfer
  7. 2023 Inspection passedL&I visit
  8. 2024 Inspection failed ×2L&I visit
  9. 2025 Inspection failedL&I visit
  10. 2026 3 L&I violations incl UNSAFE STRUCTUREL&IL&I: 2 failed, 1 passedL&I visit

Browse the source ledger

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Browse 38 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2026-060570 · Violation VI-2026-036842 · Code PM15-108.1 · OPEN

  2. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2026-060570 · Violation VI-2026-036843 · Code PM15-304.1(G) · OPEN

  3. ViolationGENERAL EXTERIOR VIOLATIONS

    Case CF-2026-060570 · Violation VI-2026-036844 · Code PM15-304.1 · OPEN

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-060570 · FAILED

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

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 660668 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 660668 · FAILED

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

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 657867 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  8. Recorded transfer$625K transfer

    2021

  9. Recorded transfer$265K transfer

    2020

  10. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 666459 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 666459 · 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.

  12. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 666456 · 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.

  13. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 657867 · 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.

  14. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case 666456 · Violation 4893152 · Code PM15-302.4 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  15. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case 666456 · Violation 4893151 · Code PM15-302.1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  16. ViolationVACANT AND OPEN

    Case 666456 · Violation 4893150 · Code PM15-108.2 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  17. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 666459 · Violation 4942079 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  18. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 666456 · 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.

  19. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 657867 · 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.

  20. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 660668 · Violation 211952714 · Code PM15-108.1 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  21. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case 660668 · Violation 211952713 · Code A-304.1/1 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  22. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 660668 · Violation 211952712 · Code PM15-304.1G · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  23. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 369801 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  24. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 657867 · Violation 211953851 · 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.

  25. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case 657867 · Violation 211953852 · 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.

  26. Recorded transfer$70K transfer

    2018

  27. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 369801 · FAILED

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

  28. Recorded transfer$35K transfer

    2017

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 438835 · 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.

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

    Case 408141 · 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.

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 438835 · 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.

  32. ViolationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD

    Case 438835 · Violation 3279477 · Code PM-102.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 408141 · 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.

  34. ViolationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD

    Case 408141 · Violation 3303077 · Code PM-102.3/1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

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

    Case 408141 · Violation 3303078 · Code PM-302.3/1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  36. ViolationWALL BULGED

    Case 369801 · Violation 4337177 · Code PM-307.1/8 · RESOLVE

  37. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case 369801 · Violation 4337176 · Code A-304.1/1 · RESOLVE

  38. LicenseRental

    License 427513 · Inactive

    SAMUEL JOHNSON JR · Expires 2013-02-28 · Inactive 2012-12-28

What this record suggests

3 violations are still marked open in the assembled record. The date and status belong in a current L&I check before relying on them.

Flags: 3 open L&I violations · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $21. 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
4
Bathrooms
1
Stories
2
Interior
1,750 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,800 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code A
Heat
Hot water / radiators
city code B
Central air
No
Garage
1 space
Exterior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
Interior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA3
city zoning code

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

Run the numbers

What owning 5516 W Girard 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.

$305K
20%
6.875%
$1K/mo

When this house last sold (2025) a 30-year mortgage ran about 6.6% — 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

5516 W Girard Ave sits on the 5500 block of W Girard Ave. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 5514 W Girard Ave  ·  5518 W Girard Ave

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 12:54 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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