Commercial property report

3900-16 Castor Ave

1 story · 11,325 sqft · ICMX · built 1990

Property at a glanceStore

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$3.3M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$4.4M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Frankford · Juniata Approximate · based on ZIP 19124
Street view of 3900-16 Castor Ave
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The property record, over time

Every dated deed, permit, inspection, license, violation, certification, and appeal is placed on the City’s annual assessment line. Select a point to read what happened; the line is an assessment history, not a sale-price chart or appraisal. OPA has also published a 2027 assessment of $4,360,100; it is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

Assessment history · all dated City records marked on the line

$0$2.5M$5.0M$4.4M2005200920132017202120252027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record44 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseDollar General Store 12067 (Dollar General Store 12067): Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) business license initially issued
  2. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  3. PermitAlterations
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  6. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  7. PermitAlterations
  8. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  9. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  10. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  11. PermitSign
  12. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
  13. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  14. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. LicenseRITE AID OF PA INC (DBA RITE AID #895): Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) business license marked inactive
  17. L&I violationVACANT & OPEN PROPERTIES
  18. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  19. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  20. InspectionL&I investigation
  21. InspectionL&I investigation
  22. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  23. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  24. InspectionL&I investigation
  25. PermitSign
  26. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
  27. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  28. L&I violationFOOD NON PERM LOC LO
  29. L&I violationVIOL NONE FOUND
  30. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  31. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  32. LicenseRITE AID OF PA INC (DBA RITE AID #895): Hazardous Materials L&I license filing marked inactive
  33. PermitMechanical
  34. PermitElectrical
  35. PermitMajor alteration
  36. LicenseRITE AID OF PENNSYLVANIA INC (ATTN: LICENSING): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  37. LicenseRITE AID OF PA INC (DBA RITE AID #895): Hazardous Materials L&I license filing initially issued
  38. LicenseRITE AID OF PENNSYLVANIA INC (DBA RITE AID): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
  39. PermitFast form building
  40. PermitElectrical
  41. PermitMechanical
  42. PermitMajor alteration
  43. LicenseRITE AID OF PA INC (DBA RITE AID #895): Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) business license initially issued
  44. LicenseRITE AID OF PENNSYLVANIA INC (DBA RITE AID): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$46,766/year

2026 taxable assessment $3,340,900 × 1.3998%. This is an estimate, not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $4,360,100; 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

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Property report

Commercial property

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

What it is
Store Store 1 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
OPA tax treatment
Assessed $3.3M Taxable assessment on the roll
$ / sq ft
$385 above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Erie Torresdale city commercial corridor
Assessed value
$3,340,900 2026 OPA · 2027: $4,360,100
Interior area
11,325 sqft
Lot size
62,706 sqft
Stories
1
Built
1990
Zoning
ICMX

Block context

3900 block of Castor Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 3975 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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Dollar General Store 12067 (Dollar General Store 12067)Active

Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) · Initial issue date Jun 11, 2026 · Filed expiration Jun 10, 2027

RITE AID OF PA INC (DBA RITE AID #895)Inactive

Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) · Initial issue date May 23, 2007 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2025

RITE AID OF PENNSYLVANIA INC (DBA RITE AID)Inactive

Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date Oct 7, 2005 · Terminal license date Oct 29, 2009

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.

Inferred from public records · 2025-07-27 through 2026-07-27

Food and drink at this property

1 possible-opening record signal in this 12-month window. These are classifications, not confirmed announcements.

Inference, not an opening announcement. Possible-opening classifications are inferences from public permit and license records, not confirmed opening announcements. A permit is authorization for a stated scope, not proof that work occurred or finished. A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open or operating. Food and drink uses the seven exact L&I license types already used by BlockReport. The City record does not support a reliable restaurant, bar, and cafe split. License renewals do not create new events. The opening date is the earliest initial issue date for a deduped OPA parcel, normalized business identity, and license type. Sources: L&I building permits and L&I business licenses, data through Jul 27, 2026.

Browse 44 dated records

Deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications, and appeals.

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Open the source ledger 44 dated rows
  1. License issue eventDollar General Store 12067 (Dollar General Store 12067): Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) business license initially issued

    License 1010053 · Active

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

  2. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2026-001483 · Completed

    INSTALL NEW PANELBOARDS AND ASSOCIATED BRANCH CIRCUIT WIRING. RECONNECT AND REROUTE EXISTING INTERIOR LIGHTING TO NEW PANELS AND REPLACE EXTERIOR LIGHTING FIXTURES LIKE-FOR-LIKE. INSTALL NEW WIRING, SWITCHING, EXIT SIGNS, EMERGENCY LIGHTING, AND GENERAL-USE RECEPTACLE OUTLETS. PROVIDE POWER CONNECTIONS, DISCONNECTS, AND ASSOCIATED WIRING FOR MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, EXHAUST FANS, AND SIGNAGE AS SHOWN. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2017 NEC AND PER APPROVED PLANS.

  3. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2026-002198 · Completed

    INSTALL NEW 10-GALLON ELECTRIC WATER HEATER, & WATER FOUNTAIN (UNDER THE OTHER OPTION FOR EQUIPMENT) *WITHOUT PIPING*

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-065898 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  5. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2026-001421 · Completed

    Provide wiring for 2 20amp Branch Circuits, 1 for bathroom and 1 for utility room.

  6. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2025-006024 · Completed

    Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2025-004552

  7. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2025-015192 · Completed

    Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2025-004552

  8. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2025-003826 · Completed

    LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ). ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2018**EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK**

  9. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2025-009531 · Completed

    SERVICE WORK ONLY Digging of trench Install Vault Install Transformer Metering Install 1 600amp (Panel A) 120/208 3ph 40cir Install (2) 225amp (Panels R & B)120/208 3ph 40cir Grounding & Bonding per APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC Code

  10. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2025-004552 · Completed

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE STRUCTURAL WORK, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES, FLOORING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP WORK.

  11. PermitSign

    Permit GP-2025-010158 · Expired

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS.

  12. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)

    Permit ZP-2025-010301 · Issued

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS AND THE DOCUMENTATION OF THE REFACING OF ONE (1) 2-FACED FREESTANDING SIGN . SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS

  13. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2025-065898 · Violation VI-2025-048711 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2025-065898 · Violation VI-2025-048712 · Code 9-3905 · 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. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-065898 · FAILED

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

  16. License terminal eventRITE AID OF PA INC (DBA RITE AID #895): Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) business license marked inactive

    License 411073 · Inactive

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

  17. ViolationVACANT & OPEN PROPERTIES

    Case CF-2025-030636 · Violation VI-2025-023309 · Code PM15-901.1 · COMPLIED

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

  18. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2025-030636 · Violation VI-2025-023310 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2025-030636 · Violation VI-2025-023308 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  20. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-030636 · FAILED

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

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-041996 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  22. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2024-041996 · Violation VI-2024-034051 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2024-041996 · Violation VI-2024-034050 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  24. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-041996 · FAILED

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

  25. PermitSign

    Permit GP-2020-006329 · Completed

    FOR THE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF FLATWALLS SIGNS, AND FREE STANDING SIGNS, AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  26. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)

    Permit ZP-2020-004886 · Completed

    FOR THE REFACING OF AN EXISTING DOUBLE FACED FREE-STANDING SIGN WITH STATIC ILLUMINATION (SIGN R1) AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TEN (10) FLAT WALL SIGNS WITH STATIC ILLUMINATION (SIGNS R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R14, R15) AND FOUR (4) NON-ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGNS (SIGNS R11, R12, R12 AND R13) (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS)

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

    Case 609537 · PASSED

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

  28. ViolationFOOD NON PERM LOC LO

    Case 609537 · Violation 4489027 · Code 06-301.2/13 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationVIOL NONE FOUND

    Case 609538 · Violation 4489037 · Code A-000.0/1 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 609538 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 609537 · 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.

  32. License terminal eventRITE AID OF PA INC (DBA RITE AID #895): Hazardous Materials L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 343353 · Inactive

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

  33. PermitMechanical

    Permit 365543 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATE ONE DIFFUSER (COMMERCIAL PROPERTY)

  34. PermitElectrical

    Permit 351934 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NEW VALANCE LIGHTS, INSTALL 2 NEW 2X4 LIGHTS, RELOCATE POWER POLE, PROVIDE THREE OUTLETS, PROVIDE ONE NEW POWER POLE AS PER 2008 NEC

  35. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 343466 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO PHARMACY, WAITING AREA, RESTROOMS AND PHOTO AREA AS PER PLAN.

  36. License issue eventRITE AID OF PENNSYLVANIA INC (ATTN: LICENSING): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 502458 · Active

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

  37. License issue eventRITE AID OF PA INC (DBA RITE AID #895): Hazardous Materials L&I license filing initially issued

    License 343353 · Inactive

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

  38. License terminal eventRITE AID OF PENNSYLVANIA INC (DBA RITE AID): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive

    License 337921 · Inactive

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

  39. PermitFast form building

    Permit 187700 · COMPLETED

  40. PermitElectrical

    Permit 187203 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATE WIRING FOR CASES & BALER, ADD 1 100A PANEL & 9 96" LIGHT FIXTURES.

  41. PermitMechanical

    Permit 179596 · COMPLETED

    HVAC

  42. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 177537 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR RENOVATIONS.

  43. License issue eventRITE AID OF PA INC (DBA RITE AID #895): Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) business license initially issued

    License 411073 · Inactive

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

  44. License issue eventRITE AID OF PENNSYLVANIA INC (DBA RITE AID): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued

    License 337921 · Inactive

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

What this record suggests

The City file documents 19 permits touching bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing. 18 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 6:48 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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