Mixed-use property report

2001 Castor Ave

1,856 sqftCMX1built 1910

Property at a glanceMixed-use

Dema Realty INC

2026 assessment
$93K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$98K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Port Richmond · Kensington Approximate · based on ZIP 19134
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Assessment and City record timeline

The line tracks this property’s published City assessment. Markers show deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications, and appeals on their recorded dates. Select one to read the filing.

Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals. OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $98,300. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record70 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. PermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. L&I violationFIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
  6. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  10. LicenseRICOS CONVENIENCE STORE LLC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  14. L&I violationFOOD - RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS PERMANENT LICENSE
  15. L&I violationFIRE ALARM REQUIRED MIXED USE
  16. L&I violationFIRE ALARM/DETECTION SYSTEMS
  17. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED
  18. L&I violationCAL LICENSE OBTAIN
  19. L&I violationOCCUPIED W/O TCO OR CO
  20. L&I violationMEANS OF EGRESS DOOR OPERATION & LOCKS
  21. L&I violationWASTE ACCUMULATION PROHIBITED
  22. InspectionL&I investigation
  23. InspectionL&I investigation
  24. L&I violationNEW USE
  25. InspectionL&I investigation
  26. L&I violationFOOD - SMALL ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE
  27. InspectionL&I investigation
  28. L&I violationSTORAGE IN BUILDINGS
  29. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
  30. L&I violationWASTE MATERIAL
  31. L&I violationMEANS OF EGRESS DOOR OPERATION & LOCKS
  32. L&I violationCAL LICENSE OBTAIN
  33. Licensedema realty: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  34. PermitChange of Use
  35. Licensedema realty: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  36. InspectionBP_BLDG
  37. Deed / saleDeed / sale $25K
  38. PermitUse
  39. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  40. AppealZoning board appeal
  41. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  42. InspectionBP_BLDG
  43. InspectionBP_BLDG
  44. L&I violationPERMB- APPL EXT STUCCO
  45. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
  46. L&I violationPERME- ALTER ELEC INSTALLATION
  47. L&I violationPERMP- ALTER/REPAIR/REPL PLUMB
  48. L&I violationPERMB- INT DEMOL WALLS ETC
  49. L&I violationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
  50. L&I violationPENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFO
  51. L&I violationPENALTY- NO PLUMB PERM INFO
  52. InspectionBP_BLDG
  53. InspectionBRU INSP
  54. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
  55. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  56. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  57. InspectionBRU INSP
  58. L&I violationFLOOR/CEILING PARTIALLY COLL
  59. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSEC/UNSAFE CSU
  60. L&I violationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED
  61. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  62. InspectionBP_BLDG
  63. PermitAlteration
  64. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
  65. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION
  66. InspectionBP_BLDG
  67. InspectionL_CLIP
  68. InspectionL_CLIP
  69. InspectionL_CLIP
  70. InspectionL_CLIP

Verify the public record

$1,295/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $92,500 × 1.3998%. This is an estimate, not a bill or account balance. The City maintains payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due.

OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $98,300. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Current City balanceCheck Tax Center

Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.

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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.

For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”

Property report

Mixed-use property

Mixed-use, recorded in the City's mixed-use category. The public record and owner trail follow.

What it is
Mixed-use Row W/Off Str 2 Sty Mason
Owner
Dema Realty INC
$ / sq ft
$53 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Interior area
1,856 sqft
Lot size
940 sqft
Built
1910
Zoning
CMX1

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Dema Realty INC · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 8 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $1.3M combined
• Tax bills mail to 3924 I St, Philadelphia PA, 19124

Block context

2000 block of Castor Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 2003 Castor Ave  ·  2005 Castor Ave

Business licenses at this address Latest pull

What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.

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RICOS CONVENIENCE STORE LLCActive

Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date Jan 16, 2025 · Filed expiration Jan 15, 2027

Landlord and residential filings

These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.

dema realtyInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Jun 5, 2017 · Terminal license date Aug 3, 2024

A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open, operating today, or located at this storefront. Dates are license dates. Events are deduped by parcel, business identity, and license type, so a renewal is not shown as another opening. Other permit and filing types remain in the full source ledger.

Open every source row 70 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-122784 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. PermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…

    Permit AP-2025-005876 · Completed

    FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR MERCANTILE AT FIRST FLOOR IN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO WORK ON THIS PERMIT.

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-122784 · FAILED

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-006249 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  5. ViolationFIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

    Case CF-2025-006249 · Violation VI-2025-005009 · Code F-103.2 · COMPLIED

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

  6. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2025-006249 · Violation VI-2025-005010 · 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.

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-093594 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-006249 · FAILED

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

  9. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-002645 · Certified

    Expires 2026-01-29

  10. License issue eventRICOS CONVENIENCE STORE LLC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued

    License 0969628 · Active

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-122784 · FAILED

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

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-093594 · FAILED

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

  13. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-032077 · Certified

    Expires 2025-12-01

  14. ViolationFOOD - RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS PERMANENT LICENSE

    Case CF-2024-122784 · Violation VI-2024-094743 · Code 6-301(4)(B) · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationFIRE ALARM REQUIRED MIXED USE

    Case CF-2024-122784 · Violation VI-2024-094744 · 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.

  16. ViolationFIRE ALARM/DETECTION SYSTEMS

    Case CF-2024-122784 · Violation VI-2024-094745 · Code F-105.9.3 · CLOSED

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

  17. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED

    Case CF-2024-122784 · Violation VI-2024-094746 · Code F-906.1 · COMPLIED

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

  18. ViolationCAL LICENSE OBTAIN

    Case CF-2024-122784 · Violation VI-2024-094747 · Code 19-2602(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.

  19. ViolationOCCUPIED W/O TCO OR CO

    Case CF-2024-122784 · Violation VI-2024-094748 · Code A-701.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationMEANS OF EGRESS DOOR OPERATION & LOCKS

    Case CF-2024-122784 · Violation VI-2024-094749 · Code F-1104.26 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationWASTE ACCUMULATION PROHIBITED

    Case CF-2024-122784 · Violation VI-2024-094750 · Code F-304.1 · COMPLIED

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

  22. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-093141 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  23. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-122784 · FAILED

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

  24. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2024-093594 · Violation VI-2024-072077 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED

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

  25. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-093594 · FAILED

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

  26. ViolationFOOD - SMALL ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE

    Case CF-2024-093141 · Violation VI-2024-071699 · Code 6-301(4)(A)(.2) · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  27. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-093141 · FAILED

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

  28. ViolationSTORAGE IN BUILDINGS

    Case CF-2024-093141 · Violation VI-2024-071659 · Code F-315.3 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  29. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS

    Case CF-2024-093141 · Violation VI-2024-071660 · Code F-906.2 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  30. ViolationWASTE MATERIAL

    Case CF-2024-093141 · Violation VI-2024-071666 · Code F-304.1.1 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  31. ViolationMEANS OF EGRESS DOOR OPERATION & LOCKS

    Case CF-2024-093141 · Violation VI-2024-071667 · Code F-1104.26 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  32. ViolationCAL LICENSE OBTAIN

    Case CF-2024-093141 · Violation VI-2024-071709 · Code 19-2602(1) · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  33. License terminal eventdema realty: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 740876 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  34. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2024-002003 · Issued

    Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries

  35. License issue eventdema realty: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 740876 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  36. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 461872 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  37. Recorded transfer$25K transfer

    2016

  38. PermitUse

    Permit 525464 · COMPLETED

    FOR MULTI SERVICE AGENCY, NO CHECK CASHING (BUSINESS/PROFESSIONAL OFFICE) (NO ACTIVITIES AS DEFINED IN SECTION 14-603 (13) OF PHILADELPHIA ZONING CODE) ON 1ST FLOOR WITH A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING ON 2ND FLOOR IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT.

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

    Case 422967 · 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.

  40. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 22932 · CLOSED · Granted

    Related permit 525464 · PERMIT FOR MULTI SERVICE AGENCY (NO CHECK CASHING) (BUSINESS/PROFESSIONAL OFFICE) ON 1ST FLOOR WITH A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING ON 2ND FLOOR IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.

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

    Case 422967 · 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.

  42. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 422967 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  43. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 422967 · FAILED

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

  44. ViolationPERMB- APPL EXT STUCCO

    Case 422967 · Violation 3386940 · Code A-301.1/70 · COMPLIED

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

  45. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)

    Case 422967 · Violation 3386936 · Code A-301.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  46. ViolationPERME- ALTER ELEC INSTALLATION

    Case 422967 · Violation 3386937 · Code A-301.1/53 · COMPLIED

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

  47. ViolationPERMP- ALTER/REPAIR/REPL PLUMB

    Case 422967 · Violation 3386938 · Code A-301.1/55 · COMPLIED

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

  48. ViolationPERMB- INT DEMOL WALLS ETC

    Case 422967 · Violation 3386939 · Code A-301.1/7 · COMPLIED

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

  49. ViolationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO

    Case 422967 · Violation 3386941 · Code A-901.13/1 · COMPLIED

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

  50. ViolationPENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFO

    Case 422967 · Violation 3386942 · Code A-901.13/2 · COMPLIED

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

  51. ViolationPENALTY- NO PLUMB PERM INFO

    Case 422967 · Violation 3386943 · Code A-901.13/3 · COMPLIED

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

  52. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 422967 · FAILED

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

  53. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 176172 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  54. ViolationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)

    Case 176172 · Violation 1075847 · Code A-503.2/2 · CMPLY

    Legacy L&I shorthand; the case notice contains the actual required correction and deadlines.

  55. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 176172 · Violation 1075845 · Code PM-306.0/1 · CMPLY

    A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now.

  56. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 176172 · Violation 1075846 · Code PM-102.4/2 · CMPLY

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation.

  57. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 176172 · FAILED

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

  58. ViolationFLOOR/CEILING PARTIALLY COLL

    Case 129415 · Violation 688701 · Code PM-307.1/6 · COMPLIED

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

  59. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSEC/UNSAFE CSU

    Case 129415 · Violation 688700 · Code PM-307.1/19 · COMPLIED

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

  60. ViolationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED

    Case 129415 · Violation 688699 · Code PM-307.1/12 · COMPLIED

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

  61. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 129415 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  62. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 120530 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  63. PermitAlteration

    Permit 95930 · EXPIRED

    GENERAL REHAB:INSTALL NEW CABINETRY, FLOORING, REMOVE AND REPLACE SHEETROCK,STUCCO EXTERIOR,ETC

  64. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)

    Case 120530 · Violation 624315 · Code A-301.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  65. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION

    Case 120530 · Violation 624314 · Code A-301.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  66. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 120530 · FAILED

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

  67. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 32842 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  68. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 32842 · FAILED

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

  69. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 14920 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  70. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 14920 · FAILED

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 23, 2026, 9:51 PM 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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