Mixed-use property report

640 W Allegheny Ave

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1,751 sqftCMX2built 1915

Property at a glanceMixed-use

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$72K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$86K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Fairhill · West Kensington Approximate · based on ZIP 19133
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4 violation rows marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2020-072397

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Oct 15, 2020 · Latest inspection FAILED · Mar 18, 2021

  • Open Junction BoxesFC-13-605.6
  • Fire Extinguishers TaggedFC-13-906.2
  • Extinguisher MountedFC-13-906.7
  • Fire Alarm Tested/CertifiedFC-13-915.1
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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 $85,700. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record30 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. L&I violationOPEN JUNCTION BOXES
  5. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED
  6. L&I violationEXTINGUISHER MOUNTED
  7. L&I violationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. LicenseDARWIN MINI MARKET INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  10. LicenseANDRES PENA (PENA GROCERY #2): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  11. LicenseBENERANDA H CLAUDIO (VAELY GROCERY): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  12. LicenseANDRES PENA (PENA GROCERY #2): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  13. LicenseJEREZ GROCERY LLC (CAMIL MINIMARKET): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  14. LicenseBENERANDA H CLAUDIO (VAELY GROCERY): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive
  15. L&I violationVIOL NONE FOUND
  16. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  17. LicenseJEREZ GROCERY LLC (CAMIL MINIMARKET): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  18. LicenseBENERANDA H CLAUDIO (VAELY GROCERY): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  19. LicenseMIGUEL ARIAS CONTRERAS (ARIAS GROCERY): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  20. LicenseBENERANDA H CLAUDIO (VAELY GROCERY): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
  21. Deed / saleDeed / sale $30K
  22. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  23. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  24. LicenseMIGUEL ARIAS CONTRERAS (ARIAS GROCERY): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  25. LicenseJESUS DIAZ (DIAZ GROCERY): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  26. Deed / saleDeed / sale $3K
  27. LicenseJESUS DIAZ (DIAZ GROCERY): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  28. LicenseRAMON GROCERY: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  29. LicenseRAMON GROCERY: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  30. Deed / saleDeed / sale $10K

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$1,001/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $71,500 × 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 $85,700. 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 871553180
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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.

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Property report

Mixed-use property

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

4 open violations

What it is
Mixed-use Row W/Off Str 2 Sty Mason
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$49 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Interior area
1,751 sqft
Lot size
1,002 sqft
Built
1915
Zoning
CMX2

Block context

600 block of W Allegheny Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 638 W Allegheny Ave  ·  636 W Allegheny 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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DARWIN MINI MARKET INCActive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Aug 16, 2017 · Filed expiration Aug 15, 2027

ANDRES PENA (PENA GROCERY #2)Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Dec 20, 2012 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2017

JEREZ GROCERY LLC (CAMIL MINIMARKET)Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Oct 2, 2008 · Terminal license date Dec 20, 2012

BENERANDA H CLAUDIO (VAELY GROCERY)Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Apr 15, 2008 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012

MIGUEL ARIAS CONTRERAS (ARIAS GROCERY)Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Jun 17, 2004 · Terminal license date Apr 15, 2008

JESUS DIAZ (DIAZ GROCERY)Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date May 13, 2003 · Terminal license date Apr 30, 2004

RAMON GROCERYInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Apr 15, 2002 · Terminal license date Apr 30, 2003

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 30 dated rows
  1. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2025-028327 · Certified

    Expires 2026-10-24

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-072397 · FAILED

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

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-072397 · FAILED

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

  4. ViolationOPEN JUNCTION BOXES

    Case CF-2020-072397 · Violation VI-2020-041974 · Code FC-13-605.6 · OPEN

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

  5. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED

    Case CF-2020-072397 · Violation VI-2020-041972 · Code FC-13-906.2 · OPEN

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

  6. ViolationEXTINGUISHER MOUNTED

    Case CF-2020-072397 · Violation VI-2020-041973 · Code FC-13-906.7 · OPEN

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

  7. ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED

    Case CF-2020-072397 · Violation VI-2020-041971 · Code FC-13-915.1 · OPEN

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

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-072397 · FAILED

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

  9. License issue eventDARWIN MINI MARKET INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 748913 · Active

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

  10. License terminal eventANDRES PENA (PENA GROCERY #2): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 580396 · Inactive

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

  11. License terminal eventBENERANDA H CLAUDIO (VAELY GROCERY): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 441459 · Inactive

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

  12. License issue eventANDRES PENA (PENA GROCERY #2): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 580396 · Inactive

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

  13. License terminal eventJEREZ GROCERY LLC (CAMIL MINIMARKET): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 457899 · Inactive

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

  14. License terminal eventBENERANDA H CLAUDIO (VAELY GROCERY): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 435300 · Inactive

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

  15. ViolationVIOL NONE FOUND

    Case 186852 · Violation 1175674 · Code A-000.0/1 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 186852 · PASSED

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

  17. License issue eventJEREZ GROCERY LLC (CAMIL MINIMARKET): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 457899 · Inactive

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

  18. License issue eventBENERANDA H CLAUDIO (VAELY GROCERY): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 441459 · Inactive

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

  19. License terminal eventMIGUEL ARIAS CONTRERAS (ARIAS GROCERY): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 207431 · Inactive

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

  20. License issue eventBENERANDA H CLAUDIO (VAELY GROCERY): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued

    License 435300 · Inactive

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

  21. Recorded transfer$30K transfer

    2008

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

    Case 81854 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 81854 · 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.

  24. License issue eventMIGUEL ARIAS CONTRERAS (ARIAS GROCERY): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 207431 · Inactive

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

  25. License terminal eventJESUS DIAZ (DIAZ GROCERY): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 205908 · Inactive

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

  26. Recorded transfer$3K transfer

    2004

  27. License issue eventJESUS DIAZ (DIAZ GROCERY): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 205908 · Inactive

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

  28. License terminal eventRAMON GROCERY: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 205527 · Inactive

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

  29. License issue eventRAMON GROCERY: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 205527 · Inactive

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

  30. Recorded transfer$10K transfer

    2001

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 31, 2026, 8:25 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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