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6053 Elmwood Ave

1,984 sqft · CMX2 · built 1920

Entity-held · assessed $117K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $133K · sold 3×. On the 6000 block of Elmwood Ave.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$1,634/year

2026 taxable assessment $116,700 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $132,900; 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 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

From the public record
Finding

Permit between transfers

Record summary

$140K transfer in 2021; use permit in 2013; $140K transfer in 2021 (+40% 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 1920: 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.

The last transfer used nominal consideration

The latest deed records $100 or less. That is not a usable market-sale price and can reflect a family, estate, gift, correction, or entity transfer. Inspect the deed and order a title search rather than inferring the relationship or chain.

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

Franmar Property LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 6053 Elmwood Ave, Philadelphia PA, 19142

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
$116,700
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $132,900 · built 1920
Price / sq ft
$67
block $118 · below block
Assessment change
+104%
+7%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +14% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,634
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
3

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

$0$100K$200KZIP 19142 median$133K1999200420092014201920242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19142 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record44 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. L&I violationPROHIBITION AGAINST SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BAGS
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  4. L&I violationFIRE ALARM/DETECTION SYSTEMS
  5. L&I violationFIRE ALARM REQUIRED MIXED USE
  6. L&I violationFIRE RESISTANCE RATED CONSTRUCTION
  7. L&I violationEXIT SIGNS WHERE REQUIRED
  8. L&I violationCOOKING EQUIPMENT POSITIONING
  9. L&I violationWET CHEMICAL SYSTEM TEST
  10. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHER COOKING EQUIPMENT
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. Deed / saleDeed / sale $140K
  13. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  14. L&I violationRENEW LIC INDICATED
  15. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  16. AppealRB_LIRB
  17. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving
  18. LicenseRental
  19. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving
  20. PermitSuppression
  21. PermitMechanical
  22. PermitUse
  23. LicenseDumpster License - Public ROW
  24. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  25. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  26. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  27. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  28. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property
  29. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  30. PermitUse
  31. AppealZoning board appeal
  32. LicenseDumpster License - Public ROW
  33. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  34. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  35. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  36. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property
  37. L&I violationSCALE 1 TO 50 LBS LO
  38. L&I violationCAL PROHIBITED CONDUCT
  39. L&I violationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)
  40. LicenseRental
  41. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving
  42. PermitUse
  43. LicenseRental
  44. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

The paper trail

$140K transfer in 2021; use permit in 2013; $140K transfer in 2021 (+40% between recorded amounts).

  1. 2013 UsePermit
  2. 2014 SuppressionPermitMechanicalPermit
  3. 2019 Appeal mootZoningL&I violationL&IInspection failedL&I visit
  4. 2020 Inspection passedL&I visit
  5. 2021 $140KTransfer
  6. 2024 7 L&I violationsL&IInspection failedL&I visit
  7. 2025 L&I violationL&IInspection failed ×5L&I visit

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Browse 50 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. ViolationPROHIBITION AGAINST SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BAGS

    Case CF-2025-073400 · Violation VI-2025-053322 · Code 9-4902 · SVN ISSUED

    Resolution: SVN ISSUED

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-073400 · FAILED

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

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-118065 · FAILED

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

  4. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-003422 · Certified

    Expires 2026-01-12

  5. ViolationFIRE ALARM/DETECTION SYSTEMS

    Case CF-2024-118065 · Violation VI-2024-091263 · Code F-105.9.3 · COMPLIED

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

  6. ViolationFIRE ALARM REQUIRED MIXED USE

    Case CF-2024-118065 · Violation VI-2024-091264 · Code F-1103.7.11 · COMPLIED

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

  7. ViolationFIRE RESISTANCE RATED CONSTRUCTION

    Case CF-2024-118065 · Violation VI-2024-091266 · Code F-701.2 · COMPLIED

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

  8. ViolationEXIT SIGNS WHERE REQUIRED

    Case CF-2024-118065 · Violation VI-2024-091265 · Code F-1013.1 · COMPLIED

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

  9. ViolationCOOKING EQUIPMENT POSITIONING

    Case CF-2024-118065 · Violation VI-2024-091260 · Code F-904.12.5.1 · COMPLIED

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

  10. ViolationWET CHEMICAL SYSTEM TEST

    Case CF-2024-118065 · Violation VI-2024-091261 · Code F-904.5.1 · COMPLIED

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

  11. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHER COOKING EQUIPMENT

    Case CF-2024-118065 · Violation VI-2024-091262 · Code F-906.4 · COMPLIED

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

  12. Recorded transfer$140K transfer

    2021

  13. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 718402 · 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.

  14. ViolationRENEW LIC INDICATED

    Case 718402 · Violation 5263736 · Code LR-1 · COMPLIED

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

  15. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 718402 · 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.

  16. AppealRB_LIRB

    Appeal 35564 · OPEN · MOOT

    WORKING ON COMPLETING PAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING BILL.

  17. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

    License 756895 · Active

    Uceta Grocery I Inc · Expires 2026-11-08

  18. LicenseRental

    License 695421 · Inactive

    MOSES Z TUCKER · Expires 2018-03-18 · Inactive 2018-05-17

  19. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

    License 642517 · Inactive

    ALBERTO U ESPINAL (UCETA GROCERY LLC) · Expires 2017-04-30 · Inactive 2017-06-29

  20. PermitSuppression

    Permit 513882 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) UL 300 LISTED WET CHEMICAL EXTINGUISING SYSTEM WITH FLOW POINTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 17A. FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEM WITH SIX (6) FLOW POINTS TO SERVE EXISTING 7'-6" KITCHEN HOOD. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS, PLEASE SEE AP# 513888 FOR APPROVED KITCHEN HOOD/VENTILATION SYSTEM.

  21. PermitMechanical

    Permit 513888 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL ONE 7'-6"' KITCHEN HOOD, ONE EXHAUST FAN, 1 SUPPLY AIR FAN AND RELATED DUCTWORK AND CURBS AS PER PLAN. SEE APP# 513882 FOR KITCHEN HOOD FIRE SUPPRESSION PERMIT.

  22. PermitUse

    Permit 451635 · COMPLETED

    CHANGE TO HOT FOOD TAKE OUT AS PART OF EXISTING GROCERY STORE SEE AP #188226

  23. LicenseDumpster License - Public ROW

    License 551124 · Inactive

    ALBERTO U ESPINAL (UCETA GROCERY LLC) · Expires 2015-03-31 · Inactive 2015-05-30

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

    Case 251600 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 251600 · Violation 2306203 · 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.

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

    Case 251600 · 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.

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

    Case 174088 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 181255 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  29. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property

    License 506898 · Inactive

    ALBERTO U ESPINAL (UCETA GROCERY LLC) · Expires 2012-07-31 · Inactive 2011-12-22

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

    Case 181255 · 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.

  31. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property

    License 505937 · Inactive

    SANTOS GROCERY LLC · Expires 2011-07-31 · Inactive 2011-07-07

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

    Case 174088 · 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. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 174088 · 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.

  34. PermitUse

    Permit 188226 · COMPLETED

    SALE FOOD PREP OF COLD SANDWICHES AND ONE APARTMENT

  35. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 7861 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions

    Related permit 188226 · CERTIFICATE FOR PREPARING AND SERVING OF COLD FOOD FOR TAKE-OUT AS PART OF AN EXISTING GROCERY STORE ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING.

  36. LicenseDumpster License - Public ROW

    License 478894 · Inactive

    MERBI A VALERIO · Expires 2010-07-14

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

    Case 181255 · Violation 1732186 · 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.

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

    Case 174084 · CLOSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  39. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property

    License 457958 · Inactive

    MERBI A VALERIO · Expires 2010-07-31 · Inactive 2010-07-08

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

    Case 174084 · 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.

  41. ViolationSCALE 1 TO 50 LBS LO

    Case 174084 · Violation 1061220 · Code 09-1403.1/1 · COMPEXCP

  42. ViolationCAL PROHIBITED CONDUCT

    Case 174084 · Violation 1061219 · Code 19-2602.4/1 · COMPEXCP

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

    Case 174084 · Violation 1061222 · Code LO-1 · COMPEXCP

    The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail.

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

    Case 174084 · Violation 1061221 · Code 14-1704/10 · COMPEXCP

    The title alone does not identify the missing permit or prove the present use remains unauthorized.

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

    Case 174088 · Violation 1720740 · 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.

  46. LicenseRental

    License 452865 · Inactive

    BELARMINIO PERALTA · Expires 2009-02-28 · Inactive 2008-07-31

  47. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

    License 452868 · Inactive

    BELARMINIO PERALTA · Expires 2009-04-30 · Inactive 2008-08-12

  48. PermitUse

    Permit 142667 · COMPLETED

    USE CHANGE TO OPERATE A GROCERY STORE NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION

  49. LicenseRental

    License 240583 · Inactive

    ROSALIE VOCI · Expires 2004-02-29

  50. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

    License 201656 · Inactive

    VOCI JOSEPH · Expires 2000-04-30

What this record suggests

The City file documents 5 permits touching kitchen work. 5 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Flags: 2 zoning/board appeals 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.

Interior
1,984 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,241 sqft
Exterior condition
Below average
city code 5
Interior condition
Below average
city code 5
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
Zoning
CMX2
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
2
OPEN · MOOT · 2019

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

Block context

6053 Elmwood Ave sits on the 6000 block of Elmwood Ave. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 6051 Elmwood Ave  ·  6049 Elmwood Ave

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 2:06 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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