Apartment building report

3701 Sepviva St

60,130 sqftCA2built 1920

Property at a glanceApartments

Castor Lofts LLC

2026 assessment
$9.8M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$10M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Bridesburg Approximate · based on ZIP 19137
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3 violation rows marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2026-085286

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Jul 12, 2026 · Latest inspection FAILED · Jul 12, 2026

  • Exit Sign IlluminationF-1104.3
  • Plumbing Systems- GeneralPM15-504.1
  • Interior SurfacesPM15-305.3

OPEN is the status in the fetched L&I file, not a new inspection by BlockReport. Read the notice for the cited condition and required correction, then verify the live case with L&I.

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 $10,204,400. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record41 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. L&I violationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION
  3. L&I violationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- GENERAL
  4. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. L&I violationBENCHMARKING LATE
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. LicenseCASTOR LOFTS LLC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  10. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. L&I violationDUMPSTER LICENSE
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. LicenseCASTOR LOFTS LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  18. PermitAlterations
  19. PermitNew Construction
  20. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  21. PermitRough-In
  22. PermitAlterations
  23. PermitAlterations
  24. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  25. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  26. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
  27. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  28. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  29. InspectionL&I investigation
  30. LicenseCASTOR LOFTS LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  31. LicenseCASTOR LOFTS LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  32. LicenseHatzlocha Properties Inc: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  33. LicenseHatzlocha Properties Inc: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  34. LicenseDAVID ECHAVARRIA (THE KING OF SIGNS): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
  35. LicenseMASTER NEON SIGNS INC (THE KING OF SIGNS): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
  36. LicenseDAVID ECHAVARRIA (THE KING OF SIGNS): Outdoor Advertising Sign L&I license filing marked inactive
  37. LicenseMASTER NEON SIGNS INC (THE KING OF SIGNS): Outdoor Advertising Sign L&I license filing marked inactive
  38. LicenseDAVID ECHAVARRIA (THE KING OF SIGNS): Outdoor Advertising Sign L&I license filing initially issued
  39. LicenseDAVID ECHAVARRIA (THE KING OF SIGNS): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  40. LicenseMASTER NEON SIGNS INC (THE KING OF SIGNS): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  41. LicenseMASTER NEON SIGNS INC (THE KING OF SIGNS): Outdoor Advertising Sign L&I license filing initially issued

Verify the public record

$25,056/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $1,789,997 × 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 $10,204,400. 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.

OPA 881001145
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $1,789,997 of $9,830,000 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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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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Building report

Apartment building

Apartments, recorded in the City's apartments category. The public record and owner trail follow.

3 open violations

What it is
Apartments Ind. Lght Mfg Masonry
Owner
Castor Lofts LLC
$ / sq ft
$170 above the $147 median for 2,826 apartments parcels citywide
Licensed units
90 active rental license
Interior area
60,130 sqft
Lot size
25,522 sqft
Built
1920
Zoning
CA2

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Castor Lofts LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 2 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $11M combined
• Tax bills mail to 322 Wyndmoor Ln, Huntingdon Valley PA, 19006 — outside Philadelphia
• Holds an active rental license for this address

Block context

3700 block of Sepviva St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 3711 Sepviva St  ·  3763 Sepviva St

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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No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 25, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

CASTOR LOFTS LLCActive

Rental · Initial issue date Dec 24, 2024 · Filed expiration Dec 23, 2026

CASTOR LOFTS LLCInactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Jan 10, 2019 · Terminal license date Mar 9, 2020

Hatzlocha Properties IncInactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Nov 18, 2016 · Terminal license date Jan 16, 2018

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 41 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-085286 · FAILED

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

  2. ViolationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION

    Case CF-2026-085286 · Violation VI-2026-052424 · Code F-1104.3 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  3. ViolationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- GENERAL

    Case CF-2026-085286 · Violation VI-2026-052423 · Code PM15-504.1 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  4. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case CF-2026-085286 · Violation VI-2026-052422 · Code PM15-305.3 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-006909 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  6. ViolationBENCHMARKING LATE

    Case CF-2026-006909 · Violation VI-2026-004406 · Code 9-3402(2) · CLOSED

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

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-006909 · FAILED

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

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-021934 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  9. License issue eventCASTOR LOFTS LLC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 0986630 · Active

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

  10. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2025-037043 · Violation VI-2025-027988 · Code PM15-308.1 · SVN ISSUED

    Resolution: SVN ISSUED

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-021934 · FAILED

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

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-037043 · FAILED

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

  13. ViolationDUMPSTER LICENSE

    Case CF-2025-021934 · Violation VI-2025-016366 · Code 10-722(2)(A) · COMPLIED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-021934 · FAILED

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

  15. License issue eventCASTOR LOFTS LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 0968273 · Active

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

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-044609 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  17. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2023-004899 · Completed

    AMENDMENT: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO REPLACE INDIVIDUAL UTILITY COMPANY METERS FOR TENANTS AND HOUSE WITH (1) UTILITY COMPANY METER FOR THE COMMERCIAL SPACE, AND (1) UTILITY COMPANY METER FOR THE APARTMENTS AND HOUSE, WITH CUSTOMER OWNED SUB-METER SYSTEM(S) FOR INDIVIDUAL TENANTS Installation of 3 meter banks of 1000A and one 1200A Meter Bank to feed all 90 units and commercial space. General Residential wiring for all apartments according to the 2017 NEC. MEP's Uploaded. ***NOT APPROVED FOR FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION***

  18. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2023-016769 · Completed

    REPLACE 4" BACKFLOW DEVICE.

  19. PermitNew Construction

    Permit FP-2023-001747 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH BOTH NFPA 13R & 13 THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE A COMBINE 4" FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 4." DC AMES COLT200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ** ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.**

  20. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2023-002424 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEM INCLUDING HEAT PUMPS, CONDENSERS, REGISTERS AND DIFFUSERS WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AS PER PLANS.

  21. PermitRough-In

    Permit FP-2023-001809 · Completed

    Rough-In Permit for FP-2023-001747 Sprinkler system to be installed in accordance with NFPA 13 & 13R

  22. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2023-007980 · Completed

    Installing interior plumbing for 90 units. Rough in and finishes for 90 bathrooms, kitchens, laundry, water heaters, per code.

  23. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2023-008131 · Completed

    INSTALL MD, CT, FAI & 4" WDP Core 10" hole for sanitary sewer, run & connect 10" cast iron lateral to curb trap and connect to main house drain connection. Install 2 5" cast iron FAI for trap Core 10" hole for storm sewer, run & connect 10" cast iron lateral to curb trap and connect to main house drain connection. Install 2 5" cast iron FAI for trap Connect 4" WDP from CURB IN

  24. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2023-006066 · Completed

    Installation of Fire Alarm System and Area of Refuge as per plans as per 2016 NFPA 72.

  25. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2021-001392 · Completed

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK, ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES, AND 8 FT HIGH PERIMETER FENCE AND LEVEL III ALTERATION WITH COMPLETE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO THE EXISTING STRUCTURE TO CREATE TEN (10) VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACES ON THE LOWER LEVEL (SEPARATE USE REGISTRATION AND C.O. REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING [NINETY (90) DWELLING UNITS] THROUGHOUT WITH FIVE (5) ACCESSORY, OPEN-AIR SURFACE PARKING SPACES INCLUDING ONE (1) ADA VAN ACCESSIBLE SPACE AND THIRTY (30) CLASS IA BICYCLE SPACES. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR M.E.P.S WORK. SEPARATE APPROVAL REQUIRED FROM PA L&I FOR ELEVATOR INSTALLATION. ASBESTOS REMEDIATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF THE WORK. Amendment to floor layout and assemblies as per approved revised plans.

  26. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance

    Appeal 1040796 · Completed · Granted

    Related permit 1040796 · ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK, ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE, AND 8 FT HIGH PERIMETER FENCE. FOR USE AS TEN (10) VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACES ON THE LOWER LEVEL AND MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING [NINETY (90) DWELLING UNITS] THROUGHOUT WITH FIVE (5) ACCE

  27. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit 1040796 · Completed

    ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK, ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE, AND 8 FT HIGH PERIMETER FENCE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION. **AMENDED AS OF 2/28/2023 FOR THE RELOCATION OF PARKING SPACES AND COMMERIAL SPACES**

  28. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2020-044609 · Violation VI-2020-023918 · Code PM15-302.4 · CLOSED

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

  29. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-044609 · FAILED

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

  30. License terminal eventCASTOR LOFTS LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 799209 · Inactive

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

  31. License issue eventCASTOR LOFTS LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 799209 · Inactive

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

  32. License terminal eventHatzlocha Properties Inc: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 720570 · Inactive

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

  33. License issue eventHatzlocha Properties Inc: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 720570 · Inactive

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

  34. License terminal eventDAVID ECHAVARRIA (THE KING OF SIGNS): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 363311 · Inactive

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

  35. License terminal eventMASTER NEON SIGNS INC (THE KING OF SIGNS): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 335475 · Inactive

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

  36. License terminal eventDAVID ECHAVARRIA (THE KING OF SIGNS): Outdoor Advertising Sign L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 384634 · Inactive

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

  37. License terminal eventMASTER NEON SIGNS INC (THE KING OF SIGNS): Outdoor Advertising Sign L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 338170 · Inactive

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

  38. License issue eventDAVID ECHAVARRIA (THE KING OF SIGNS): Outdoor Advertising Sign L&I license filing initially issued

    License 384634 · Inactive

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

  39. License issue eventDAVID ECHAVARRIA (THE KING OF SIGNS): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 363311 · Inactive

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

  40. License issue eventMASTER NEON SIGNS INC (THE KING OF SIGNS): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 335475 · Inactive

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

  41. License issue eventMASTER NEON SIGNS INC (THE KING OF SIGNS): Outdoor Advertising Sign L&I license filing initially issued

    License 338170 · Inactive

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

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Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 27, 2026, 6:55 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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