Mixed-use report

5534 N 5th St

1,456 sqft · CMX2.5 · built 1910

Individual, other or unknown mailing address · assessed $118K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $133K. On the 5500 block of N 5th St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$1,646/year

2026 taxable assessment $117,600 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $133,200; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 871582960
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources No current conclusion

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

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What stands out

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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 1910: 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.

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.

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
$117,600
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $133,200 · built 1910
Price / sq ft
$91
Assessment change
+53%
+4%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +13% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,646
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
0

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

$0$250K$500KZIP 19120 median$133K2003200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19120 medianAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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 record31 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. L&I violationRENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)
  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  4. L&I violationINSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
  5. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  6. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE DOORS
  7. L&I violationUNAPPROVED CONDITIONS
  8. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
  9. L&I violationFOOD PREPARATION
  10. L&I violationHANDRAILS & GUARDS
  11. L&I violationMECHANICAL- MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
  12. L&I violationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- GENERAL
  13. L&I violationINTERIOR FOUNDATION DEFICIENCIES
  14. L&I violationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  17. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  18. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED
  19. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  20. L&I violationPULL STATION SIGNS
  21. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED
  22. L&I violationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
  23. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  24. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  25. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  26. LicenseRental
  27. PermitUse
  28. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  29. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving
  30. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving
  31. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

The paper trail

Use permit recorded in 2012.

  1. 2012 UsePermit
  2. 2018 3 L&I violationsL&IInspection failedL&I visit
  3. 2019 L&I violationL&IL&I: 2 failed, 2 passedL&I visit
  4. 2023 12 L&I violationsL&IInspection failed ×2L&I visit
  5. 2024 L&I violationL&IL&I: 3 failed, 1 passedL&I visit

Browse the source ledger

The chart above is the primary timeline. This drawer preserves every underlying dated row and its filed status for source-level review.

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Browse 41 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-085454 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-085454 · FAILED

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

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-016220 · FAILED

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

  4. ViolationRENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)

    Case CF-2024-016220 · Violation VI-2024-013360 · Code 9-3902 (1) · SVN ISSUED

    Resolution: SVN ISSUED

  5. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-026495 · Certified

    Expires 2024-12-29

  6. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-009470 · Certified

    Expires 2024-12-23

  7. ViolationINSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2023-085454 · Violation VI-2023-090924 · Code F-907.8.5 · COMPLIED

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

  8. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2023-085454 · Violation VI-2023-090925 · Code F-901.6.4 · COMPLIED

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

  9. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE DOORS

    Case CF-2023-085454 · Violation VI-2023-090926 · Code PM15-304.15 · COMPLIED

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

  10. ViolationUNAPPROVED CONDITIONS

    Case CF-2023-085454 · Violation VI-2023-090927 · Code F-604.6 · COMPLIED

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

  11. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE DOORS

    Case CF-2023-085454 · Violation VI-2023-090928 · Code PM15-304.15 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case CF-2023-085454 · Violation VI-2023-090929 · Code PM15-305.3 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationFOOD PREPARATION

    Case CF-2023-085454 · Violation VI-2023-090930 · Code PM15-404.7 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationHANDRAILS & GUARDS

    Case CF-2023-085454 · Violation VI-2023-090931 · Code PM15-307 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationMECHANICAL- MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

    Case CF-2023-085454 · Violation VI-2023-090932 · Code PM15-603.1 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- GENERAL

    Case CF-2023-085454 · Violation VI-2023-090933 · Code PM15-504.1 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationINTERIOR FOUNDATION DEFICIENCIES

    Case CF-2023-085454 · Violation VI-2023-090934 · Code PM15-305.1(F) · COMPLIED

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

  18. ViolationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION

    Case CF-2023-085454 · Violation VI-2023-090935 · Code F-1013.6.2 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 669882 · PASSED

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

  20. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 669882 · 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.

  21. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 669882 · 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.

  22. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED

    Case 669882 · Violation 4981036 · Code FC-13-906.2 · COMPLIED

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

  23. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 662313 · 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.

  24. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 662313 · 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.

  25. ViolationPULL STATION SIGNS

    Case 662313 · Violation 4862709 · Code FC-13-907.51 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED

    Case 662313 · Violation 4862708 · Code FC-13-906.2 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED

    Case 662313 · Violation 4862710 · Code FC-13-915.1 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 482058 · PASSED

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

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 482058 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 482058 · 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.

  31. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 482058 · Violation 3694707 · Code FC-915.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  32. LicenseRental

    License 609382 · Inactive

    CHARLIE & SOOKIE C CHOE · Expires 2019-02-28 · Inactive 2019-04-29

  33. PermitUse

    Permit 444858 · COMPLETED

    LEGALIZE USE AS RETAIL LUNCH MEAT AND GROCERY

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

    Case 69354 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 69354 · 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.

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

    Case 69345 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 69345 · 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.

  38. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

    License 325260 · Inactive

    AFRICAN JOINT RESTAURANT · Expires 2007-04-30 · Inactive 2011-02-01

  39. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

    License 208161 · Inactive

    KYUNG SOOK CHANG · Expires 2005-04-30 · Inactive 2012-12-22

  40. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

    License 206569 · Inactive

    YOUNG SOOK LEE (KIM CHEE BBQ) · Expires 2004-04-30

  41. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

    License 206700 · Inactive

    RISSA ASNAN (ITA S ZAKY) · Expires 2004-04-30

What this record suggests

The City file documents 1 permit. 1 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

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.

Interior
1,456 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,400 sqft
Exterior condition
Below average
city code 5
Interior condition
Below average
city code 5
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
Zoning
CMX2.5
city zoning code

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

Run the numbers

What owning 5534 N 5th St 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.

$133K
20%
6.875%
$950/mo

When this house last sold (1987) a 30-year mortgage ran about 10.21% — 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

5534 N 5th St sits on the 5500 block of N 5th St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 5534 1/2 N 5th St  ·  5532 N 5th St

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 1:03 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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