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Property Report

260 S 52ND ST

Philadelphia, PA 19139

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This property at 260 S 52ND ST, Philadelphia, PA 19139 has 1 open violation, 3 recorded ownership transfers. View the full property report for detailed violation history, ownership records, title risk analysis, and neighborhood safety data.

Property Details

Market Value$196,800
Year Built1925
Property TypeMIXED USE
Exterior Condition2
OwnerChen Shu
NeighborhoodCobbs Creek

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceC
License StatusA
Complaint HistoryC
Property ConditionB

Property summary

260 S 52nd St is a 1925-built mixed use in the Cobbs Creek section of 19139, last assessed at $196,800. From the early 20th century, the building predates modern plumbing and electrical codes and may include lead paint, asbestos, or knob-and-tube wiring. It has changed hands 3 times, most recently selling for $26,000 in 2016. Of 12 code violations on file, 1 remain open. The property is held by Chen Shu, an individual with a portfolio of 13 Philadelphia properties. Portfolio median fix time: 53 days (citywide median: 54 days).

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
277 S 52nd St2023Commercial$595,000A
284 S 52nd St1925Mixed Use$415,600B
222 S 52nd St1925Commercial$322,500C
276 S 52nd St1925Mixed Use$301,300D
201 S 52nd St1925Mixed Use$290,700B

Recent activity

  1. 2026-03-23License expired
  2. 2025-12-10Inspection
  3. 2025-11-05Inspection
  4. 2025-11-05Violation opened — A-301.1/65
  5. 2025-10-27Violation resolved — F-604.5
  6. 2025-10-27Violation resolved — F-604.4
  7. 2025-10-27Complaint closed
  8. 2025-10-27Violation resolved — F-1010.1.9.5
  9. 2025-10-27Violation resolved — F-1031.3
  10. 2025-10-27Violation resolved — A-301.1/66

Owner portfolio

Chen Shu is an individual that holds 13 Philadelphia properties.

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19139
$122,900median value
8.2%with open violations
16,468properties tracked

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