2026 taxable assessment $120,700 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $147,100; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Mixed-use report
6537 Elmwood Ave
1,863 sqft · CMX2 · built 1920
Individual, other or unknown mailing address · assessed $121K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $147K. On the 6500 block of Elmwood Ave.
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Property summary
Assessment$120,7002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $147,100
Last sale—No sale value available
Est. tax bill$1,690/year2026 taxable assessment × 1.3998%
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits4Every fetched City permit
Violations10 open30 historical across 11 cases
“Open” reflects records available then historical records keep their source dates estimates are labeled
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OPA 8716013302026 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 recordPermit on record
Record summaryAlterations permit recorded in 2020.
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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 and shared-name parties. 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 own it
10 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.
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
$120,700
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $147,100 · built 1920
Price / sq ft
$79
block $79 · in line w/ block
Assessment change
+78%
+5%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +22% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,690
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
0
latest deed has shared-name parties
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$83K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2017$83K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2018$100K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2019$103K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2020$104K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2021$104K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2022$104K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2023$104K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2024$104K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2025$121K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2026$121K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2027$147K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- Permit · 2007-10-24Zoning/useThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2008-02-21Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2013-03-25UseThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2020-09-17AlterationsThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- L&I violation · 2007-12-03PERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTIONA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2007-12-03SWO- CONTRARY TO GOOD PRACTICEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2007-12-03PENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFOA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2007-12-03BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-10-28FIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIEDA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-10-28OBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-10-28FIRE ALARM REQUIRED F-907A dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-01-30EXTINGUISHER - CONSPICUOUS LOCA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2020-06-25EXTERIOR AREA SANITATIONA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2020-06-25RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)A dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2020-06-25DISPOSAL OF GARBAGEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2021-05-19FIRE ALARM REQ'D MIXED USEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2021-12-17FIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIEDA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2021-12-17EMERGENCY LIGHTING TESTEDA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2021-12-17EXIT SIGN ILLUMINATIONA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2021-12-17HANDRAILS & GUARDSA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2021-12-17INTERIOR STAIRSA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2021-12-17FIRE ALARM INOPERABLEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2021-12-17PULL STATION SIGNSA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2021-12-17FIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGEDA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2021-12-17CERTIFICATIONA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2022-09-16SUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONSA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2022-09-16FIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETSA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2022-09-16INSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2026-02-20EXTERIOR AREA SANITATIONA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2008-03-11WORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2008-04-22BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2019-10-26CI INSPA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2019-08-27HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2020-09-07L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2021-12-20L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2022-10-25L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2023-09-18L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2026-07-09L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2011-05-04Food Establishment, Retail Permanent LocationA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2016-08-08RentalA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- Certification · 2022-04-11Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2024-07-15Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19142 medianAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record42 events · exact dates, newest first
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS
- L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS
- L&I violationINSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
- L&I violationEMERGENCY LIGHTING TESTED
- L&I violationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION
- L&I violationHANDRAILS & GUARDS
- L&I violationINTERIOR STAIRS
- L&I violationFIRE ALARM INOPERABLE
- L&I violationPULL STATION SIGNS
- L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED
- L&I violationCERTIFICATION
- L&I violationFIRE ALARM REQ'D MIXED USE
- PermitAlterations
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
- L&I violationRENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)
- L&I violationDISPOSAL OF GARBAGE
- L&I violationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
- L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
- L&I violationFIRE ALARM REQUIRED F-907
- InspectionCI INSP
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationEXTINGUISHER - CONSPICUOUS LOC
- LicenseRental
- PermitUse
- LicenseFood Establishment, Retail Permanent Location
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
- PermitMajor alteration
- L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION
- L&I violationSWO- CONTRARY TO GOOD PRACTICE
- L&I violationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitZoning/use
The paper trail
Permit on recordAlterations permit recorded in 2020.
- 2007 Zoning/usePermit
- 2008 Major alterationPermit
- 2013 UsePermit
- 2020 3 L&I violationsL&IAlterationsPermit
- 2021 11 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 3 failed, 2 passedL&I visit
- 2022 3 L&I violationsL&IInspection failed ×5L&I visit
- 2023 Inspection failed ×2L&I visit
- 2026 L&I violationL&IInspection failed ×3L&I visit
Records behind the chart
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.
Browse 55 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-015386 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
Case CF-2026-015386 · Violation VI-2026-009848 · OPEN
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-020465 · Certified
Expires 2025-07-15
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2021-119335 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-096071 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS
Case CF-2022-096071 · Violation VI-2022-070515 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS
Case CF-2022-096071 · Violation VI-2022-070516 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationINSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
Case CF-2022-096071 · Violation VI-2022-070517 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2022-005097 · Certified
Expires 2023-04-11
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2021-041645 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationEMERGENCY LIGHTING TESTED
Case CF-2021-119335 · Violation VI-2021-087294 · OPEN
- ViolationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION
Case CF-2021-119335 · Violation VI-2021-087295 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationHANDRAILS & GUARDS
Case CF-2021-119335 · Violation VI-2021-087296 · OPEN
- ViolationINTERIOR STAIRS
Case CF-2021-119335 · Violation VI-2021-087297 · OPEN
- ViolationFIRE ALARM INOPERABLE
Case CF-2021-119335 · Violation VI-2021-087275 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPULL STATION SIGNS
Case CF-2021-119335 · Violation VI-2021-087281 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED
Case CF-2021-119335 · Violation VI-2021-087291 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
Case CF-2021-119335 · Violation VI-2021-087276 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationCERTIFICATION
Case CF-2021-119335 · Violation VI-2021-087287 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case 713275 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2021-041645 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationFIRE ALARM REQ'D MIXED USE
Case CF-2021-041645 · Violation VI-2021-030871 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
Case CF-2021-041645 · Violation VI-2021-030872 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2020-008380 · Completed
Curb trap, Fresh air inlet and Main Drain PPC 2018
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case 703653 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2020-030923 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2020-030923 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
Case CF-2020-030923 · Violation VI-2020-013287 · CVN ISSUED
- ViolationRENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)
Case CF-2020-030923 · Violation VI-2020-013288 · CVN ISSUED
- ViolationDISPOSAL OF GARBAGE
Case CF-2020-030923 · Violation VI-2020-013286 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFIRE ALARM REQUIRED F-907
Case 713275 · Violation 211974529 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
Case 713275 · Violation 211974535 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
Case 713275 · Violation 211974531 · CLOSED
The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 703653 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 672397 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 713275 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationFIRE ALARM REQUIRED F-907
Case 703653 · Violation 211971346 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 700904 · 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.
- ViolationFIRE ALARM REQUIRED F-907
Case 700904 · Violation 5144317 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 672397 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 700904 · 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.
- ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
Case 672397 · Violation 5144279 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXTINGUISHER - CONSPICUOUS LOC
Case 672397 · Violation 5144278 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
Case 672397 · Violation 5144280 · 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.
- LicenseRental
License 710289 · Inactive
KANI A MEITE · Expires 2018-08-07 · Inactive 2018-10-06
- PermitUse
Permit 458083 · COMPLETED
2ND FLOOR USE TO RESIDENTIAL. NO CHANGE TO 1ST FLOOR GROCERY STORE
- LicenseFood Establishment, Retail Permanent Location
License 532207 · Inactive
FATOUMATA TRAORE (BANAMBA MARKET) · Expires 2013-04-30
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 137090 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
Case 123855 · Violation 874641 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 123855 · COMPLETED
INSTALLING NEW COMMERCIAL WINDOW & DOOR ON EXISTING OPENING;UNDER EXISTING I-BEAN.DOOR OPENS ONTO GRADE.
- ViolationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION
Case 137090 · Violation 756930 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationSWO- CONTRARY TO GOOD PRACTICE
Case 137090 · Violation 756929 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
Case 137090 · Violation 756928 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 137090 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 111076 · COMPLETED
ESTABLISHING USE OF GROCERY STORE AND ERECTION OF A FLAT WALL SIGN
What this record suggests
The City file documents 4 permits touching plumbing, windows. 4 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
Flags: 10 open L&I violations · latest deed has shared-name parties — relationship unverified. 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
1,863 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,184 sqft
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
CMX2
city zoning code
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Run the numbers
What owning 6537 Elmwood 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.
Mortgage
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P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
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+ taxes & insurance
Estimated cash needed
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down + 4% planning allowance
Modeled cash flow
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rent − shown costs · /mo
Modeled cap rate
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modeled NOI ÷ price
Modeled cash-on-cash
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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
6537 Elmwood Ave sits on the 6500 block of Elmwood Ave. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 6535 Elmwood Ave · 6539 Elmwood Ave
Where this comes from
- Assessment, spec sheet & owner — OPA Property Assessments, Office of Property Assessment
- Sales & deed history — Realty Transfer Tax records, Recorder of Deeds
- Permits, violations & inspections — L&I Property History · Atlas
- Tax delinquency snapshot · June 2022 — Real Estate Tax Delinquencies, Dept. of Revenue
- Historical tax ledger & liens · through 2016 — Real Estate Tax Balances, Dept. of Revenue
- Current property-tax balance — Verify with Philadelphia Revenue
- Zoning appeals — L&I & Zoning Board appeals
- Imagery — Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 5:13 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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