Mixed-use property report

6518 Castor Ave

2,710 sqftCMX1built 1950

Property at a glanceMixed-use

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$338K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$407K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Mayfair Approximate · based on ZIP 19149
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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 $406,500. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record47 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicensePALAPA FOOD AND BEVERAGE INC: Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) business license initially issued
  2. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  4. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  5. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  6. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  7. PermitAlterations
  8. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
  13. L&I violationPARTIAL DEMOLITION
  14. L&I violationALTER INTERIOR PORTION
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. LicensePALAPA FOOD AND BEVERAGE INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  18. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. InspectionL&I investigation
  21. L&I violationOBTAIN LICENSE INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  22. InspectionL&I investigation
  23. InspectionCI INSP
  24. L&I violationONE AND TWO FAMILY (R3)
  25. L&I violationMULTIPLUG ADAPTORS
  26. L&I violationOPEN JUNCTION BOXES
  27. L&I violationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
  28. InspectionCI INSP
  29. LicenseRAJENDRA C PATEL: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  30. LicenseRAJENDRA C PATEL & SHARADAHEN PATEL: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  31. InspectionBP_BLDG
  32. PermitPlumbing
  33. PermitElectrical
  34. PermitAlteration
  35. LicensePALAPA FOOD AND BEVERAGE INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  36. InspectionBP_BLDG
  37. L&I violationPERMP- ALTER/REPAIR/REPL PLUMB
  38. L&I violationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)
  39. L&I violationBLDG PERMIT REQUIRED
  40. L&I violationSTOP WORK ORDER
  41. InspectionBP_BLDG
  42. PermitMechanical
  43. PermitSuppression
  44. LicenseRAJENDRA C PATEL: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  45. LicenseRAJENDRA C PATEL: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  46. InspectionL_CLIP
  47. InspectionL_CLIP

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$4,729/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $337,800 × 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 $406,500. 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 871278600
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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.

1 open violation

What it is
Mixed-use Row W/Off Str 2 Sty Mason
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$150 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
Castor and Magee city commercial corridor
Interior area
2,710 sqft
Lot size
2,260 sqft
Built
1950
Zoning
CMX1

Block context

6500 block of Castor Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 6516 Castor Ave  ·  6520 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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PALAPA FOOD AND BEVERAGE INCActive

Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) · Initial issue date Sep 3, 2025 · Filed expiration Sep 2, 2026

PALAPA FOOD AND BEVERAGE INCInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Mar 22, 2017 · Terminal license date May 20, 2021

RAJENDRA C PATELInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Jul 12, 2004 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2017

Landlord and residential filings

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

RAJENDRA C PATEL & SHARADAHEN PATELActive

Rental · Initial issue date Jun 5, 2017 · Filed expiration Jun 4, 2027

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 · 2025-07-28 through 2026-07-28

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 28, 2026.

Open every source row 46 dated rows
  1. License issue eventPALAPA FOOD AND BEVERAGE INC: Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) business license initially issued

    License 0987820 · Active

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

  2. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2025-015390 · Certified

    Expires 2026-06-06

  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-024895 · Certified

    Expires 2025-09-09

  4. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2024-005740 · Completed

    INSTALL 200 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE, METER SOCKET AND CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL WITH PROPER GROUNDING. REWIRE BUILDING THROUGHOUT AND INSTALL LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLE OUTLETS. INSTALL INTERCONNECTED SMOKE AND CO ALARMS ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC. (FISHING WIRES ONLY)

  5. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2023-004492 · Expired

    Installing 200amp service with meter, rewire fishing wire thru-out as per plan. Complete grounding system with 2 ground rods, arc fault breakers, hard wire smokes detectors, gfi's in all wet locations, switches and receptacles, recessed lighting as per 2017 nec

  6. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2022-005811 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCES, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.

  7. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2022-004262 · Completed

    Run new 4" no hub sewer line to pick up 1st floor handicapped bathroom and powder room Run 4" cast iron sewer line to pick up full bathroom bathtub, vanity sink and toilet for 2nd floor Run 4" cast iron sewer line to pick up powder room vanity sink and toilet for 2nd floor Run 2" cast iron sewer line for 2nd floor kitchen sink and laundry box Install new power vent 40 gallon gas hot water heater Run new L-copper water lines for 1st and 2nd floor bathrooms, kitchen and laundry box

  8. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2021-008198 · Completed

    FOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE IN USE & OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO EXISTING VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE AT THE 1ST FLOOR AND SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-3) AT THE 2ND FLOOR OF AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE. BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK.

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-040483 · FAILED

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

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-074637 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  11. PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.

    Permit GM-2021-009870 · Completed

    EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. (To comply case violation CF-2021-074637)

  12. ViolationPARTIAL DEMOLITION

    Case CF-2021-074637 · Violation VI-2021-054246 · Code A-301.1/6 · CLOSED

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

  13. ViolationALTER INTERIOR PORTION

    Case CF-2021-074637 · Violation VI-2021-054247 · Code A-301.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-074637 · FAILED

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

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-040483 · FAILED

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

  16. License terminal eventPALAPA FOOD AND BEVERAGE INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 732469 · Inactive

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

  17. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2021-040483 · Violation VI-2021-030054 · Code 9-3905 · OPEN

  18. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-040483 · FAILED

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

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-001124 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  20. ViolationOBTAIN LICENSE INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)

    Case CF-2021-001124 · Violation VI-2021-000702 · Code LO-1 · COMPLIED

    The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-001124 · FAILED

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

  22. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 670191 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  23. ViolationONE AND TWO FAMILY (R3)

    Case 670191 · Violation 4923077 · Code 9-3902 (1) · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationMULTIPLUG ADAPTORS

    Case 670191 · Violation 4923078 · Code FC-13-605.4 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationOPEN JUNCTION BOXES

    Case 670191 · Violation 4923079 · Code FC-13-605.6 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED

    Case 670191 · Violation 4923080 · Code FC-13-915.1 · COMPLIED

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

  27. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 670191 · FAILED

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

  28. License terminal eventRAJENDRA C PATEL: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 202452 · Inactive

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

  29. License issue eventRAJENDRA C PATEL & SHARADAHEN PATEL: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 740788 · Active

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

  30. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 569839 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  31. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 765415 · COMPLETED

    ALTERATIONS: INTERIOR PLUMBING;GROCERY DELI AND RESTUARANT - THE INSTALLATION SHALL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE, 2004

  32. PermitElectrical

    Permit 770277 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL LIGHTING FOR HOOD AND CLEAN HANGING WIRES AS PER 2008 NEC (EAST DISTRICT)

  33. PermitAlteration

    Permit 769574 · COMPLETED

    EZ COMMERCIAL LIMITED ALTERATIONS & REPAIRS-LEVEL 1 ALTERATIONS TO AN EXITING GROCERY STORE. SMALL AMOUNT OF (NON FIRE RATED) DRYWALL REPAIR.NO LAYOUT CHANGES OR WORK ON FIRE RATED ASSEMBLIES.

  34. License issue eventPALAPA FOOD AND BEVERAGE INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 732469 · Inactive

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

  35. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 569839 · FAILED

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

  36. ViolationPERMP- ALTER/REPAIR/REPL PLUMB

    Case 569839 · Violation 4237065 · Code A-301.1/55 · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)

    Case 569839 · Violation 4237062 · Code A-301.1/51 · COMPLIED

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

  38. ViolationBLDG PERMIT REQUIRED

    Case 569839 · Violation 4237063 · Code A-501.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  39. ViolationSTOP WORK ORDER

    Case 569839 · Violation 4237064 · Code A-504.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  40. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 569839 · FAILED

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

  41. PermitMechanical

    Permit 743111 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) 10'-0" COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD WITH AN EXHAUST FAN AND MAKE UP AIR FAN WITH ALL ASSOCIATED SUPPLY/EXHAUST DUCT WORK FOR KITCHEN. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  42. PermitSuppression

    Permit 745094 · COMPLETED

    EZ STANDARD KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW WET CHEMICAL KITCHEN HOOD FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.

  43. License issue eventRAJENDRA C PATEL: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 501672 · Active

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

  44. License issue eventRAJENDRA C PATEL: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 202452 · Inactive

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

  45. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 7802 · CLOSED

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

  46. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 7802 · 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 24, 2026, 5:56 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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