Commercial property report

8015 Castor Ave

1 story1,040 sqftCMX1built 1950

Property at a glanceStore

Jvh368 Properties LLC

2026 assessment
$175K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$260K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Rhawnhurst Approximate · based on ZIP 19152
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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 $260,000. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record67 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. PermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…
  8. PermitChange of Use
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. L&I violationNEW USE OCCUPIED PRIOR TO CO
  12. L&I violationNEW USE
  13. L&I violationNEW USE
  14. L&I violationSTORAGE IN BUILDINGS
  15. L&I violationUNAPPROVED CONDITIONS
  16. LicenseSmoke Villa INC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
  17. PermitAlterations
  18. Licensedarkroom lounge: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  19. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  20. InspectionCI INSP
  21. L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
  22. L&I violationLO SIGN
  23. L&I violationCOO- NO ZONING/USE REG/CO
  24. L&I violationCO- NEW USE OCCUPIED PRE-CO
  25. InspectionCI INSP
  26. InspectionCI INSP
  27. InspectionCI INSP
  28. PermitElectrical
  29. L&I violationOPEN JUNCTION BOXES
  30. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  31. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  32. InspectionCI INSP
  33. Deed / saleDeed / sale $150K
  34. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  35. Licensedarkroom lounge: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  36. InspectionCI INSP
  37. L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
  38. L&I violationCO- NEW USE OCCUPIED PRE-CO
  39. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  40. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  41. InspectionCI INSP
  42. LicenseMUSTAPHA WARDINE (DARK ROOM CAFE): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  43. InspectionCI INSP
  44. InspectionCI INSP
  45. L&I violationEXIT SIGNS REQUIRED
  46. InspectionCI INSP
  47. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  48. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  49. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  50. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  51. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  52. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  53. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  54. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  55. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  56. LicenseMOHAMED ABOUAKIL (EL ATLAS CAFE): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  57. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  58. L&I violationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL MAX 75FT
  59. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  60. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  61. LicenseMUSTAPHA WARDINE (DARK ROOM CAFE): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  62. PermitAdministrative
  63. LicenseMOHAMED ABOUAKIL (EL ATLAS CAFE): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  64. PermitUse
  65. LicenseGUO HUI HE (TARGET REALTY): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  66. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  67. LicenseGUO HUI HE (TARGET REALTY): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

Verify the public record

$2,452/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $175,200 × 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 $260,000. 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 882926875
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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

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
Jvh368 Properties LLC
$ / sq ft
$250 above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Castor and Rhawn city commercial corridor
Interior area
1,040 sqft
Lot size
1,996 sqft
Stories
1
Built
1950
Zoning
CMX1

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Jvh368 Properties LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 3 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $858K combined
• Tax bills mail to 7928 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia PA, 19152

Block context

8000 block of Castor Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 8015 Castor Ave  ·  8013 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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Smoke Villa INCActive

Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date Aug 22, 2023 · Filed expiration Aug 21, 2026

darkroom loungeInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Dec 21, 2018 · Terminal license date Feb 18, 2021

MUSTAPHA WARDINE (DARK ROOM CAFE)Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Sep 18, 2015 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2018

MOHAMED ABOUAKIL (EL ATLAS CAFE)Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date May 15, 2015 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2016

Landlord and residential filings

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

GUO HUI HE (TARGET REALTY)Inactive

Rental · Initial issue date Sep 22, 2005 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012

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 67 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-107541 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS

    Case CF-2024-107541 · Violation VI-2024-082750 · Code F-906.2 · COMPLIED

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

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-107541 · FAILED

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-096945 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-096945 · FAILED

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-096945 · FAILED

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

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

    Permit AP-2024-000229 · Completed

    For the issuance of a certificate of ocupancy for the retail sales of consumer goods.

  8. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2023-011924 · Issued

    Retail Sales - Consumer Goods

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-096945 · FAILED

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

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-096945 · FAILED

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

  11. ViolationNEW USE OCCUPIED PRIOR TO CO

    Case CF-2023-096945 · Violation VI-2023-071591 · Code A-701.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2023-096945 · Violation VI-2023-071589 · 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.

  13. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2023-096945 · Violation VI-2023-071590 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationSTORAGE IN BUILDINGS

    Case CF-2023-096945 · Violation VI-2023-071592 · Code F-315.3 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationUNAPPROVED CONDITIONS

    Case CF-2023-096945 · Violation VI-2023-071593 · Code F-604.6 · COMPLIED

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

  16. License issue eventSmoke Villa INC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued

    License 931523 · Active

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

  17. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2023-011057 · Expired

    REPLACE 1/2" BACKFLOW DEVICE

  18. License terminal eventdarkroom lounge: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 797695 · Inactive

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

  19. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 678220 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  20. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 678220 · CLOSED

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

  21. ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE

    Case 678220 · Violation 4990352 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationLO SIGN

    Case 678220 · Violation 4990355 · Code FC-13-1004.2 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationCOO- NO ZONING/USE REG/CO

    Case 678220 · Violation 4990353 · Code A-505.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationCO- NEW USE OCCUPIED PRE-CO

    Case 678220 · Violation 4990354 · Code A-701.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  25. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 678220 · FAILED

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

  26. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 669289 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  27. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 669289 · FAILED

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

  28. PermitElectrical

    Permit 945549 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE 150' ROMEX CABLE WITH M/C CABLE IN DROP CEILING, INSTALL HARDWIRE FOR EXIT SIGNS IN FRONT & BACK WITH REMOTE HEADS & INSTALL QUAD RECEPTACLES AT BEVERAGE AREA & KITCHEN AREA & 2-RECEPTACLES DISCO LIGHTS FISHING WIRES *** NO BLDG PERMIT ON FILE***

  29. ViolationOPEN JUNCTION BOXES

    Case 669289 · Violation 4947184 · Code FC-13-605.6 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 669289 · Violation 4947183 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  31. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 666716 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  32. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 669289 · FAILED

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

  33. Recorded transfer$150K transfer

    2019

  34. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 666716 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  35. License issue eventdarkroom lounge: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 797695 · Inactive

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

  36. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 666716 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  37. ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE

    Case 666716 · Violation 4913147 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED

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

  38. ViolationCO- NEW USE OCCUPIED PRE-CO

    Case 666716 · Violation 4913148 · Code A-701.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  39. ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)

    Case 666716 · Violation 4913149 · Code LO-1 · COMPLIED

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

  40. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 666716 · Violation 4913146 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  41. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 666716 · FAILED

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

  42. License terminal eventMUSTAPHA WARDINE (DARK ROOM CAFE): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 678053 · Inactive

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

  43. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 619570 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  44. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 619570 · FAILED

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

  45. ViolationEXIT SIGNS REQUIRED

    Case 619570 · Violation 4620930 · Code FC-13-1007.1 · COMPLIED

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

  46. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 619570 · FAILED

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

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

    Case 579608 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

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

    Case 528667 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

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

    Case 528667 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

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

    Case 579608 · CLOSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

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

    Case 579608 · 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.

  52. ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)

    Case 579608 · Violation 4401979 · Code LO-1 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 579608 · 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.

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

    Case 528667 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 528667 · 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.

  56. License terminal eventMOHAMED ABOUAKIL (EL ATLAS CAFE): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 664718 · Inactive

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

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

    Case 528667 · 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.

  58. ViolationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL MAX 75FT

    Case 528667 · Violation 4244995 · Code FC-906.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  59. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 516676 · Violation 3821013 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  60. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 516676 · Violation 3821012 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  61. License issue eventMUSTAPHA WARDINE (DARK ROOM CAFE): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 678053 · Inactive

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

  62. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 608643 · COMPLETED

    NO ALTERATIONS; CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY WITH NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. ISSUANCE OF LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SIGN TO LIMIT SEATING CAPACITY / OCCUPANTS DUE TO ZONING & SINGLE UNISEX PUBLIC TOILET ROOM. FOR USE AS A PREPARED FOOD SHOP WITH SEATING AT THE GROUND FLOOR AND ACCESSORY STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT. PROPERTY SHALL COMPLY WITH PHILADELPHIA FIRE AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODES. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL WORK.

  63. License issue eventMOHAMED ABOUAKIL (EL ATLAS CAFE): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 664718 · Inactive

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

  64. PermitUse

    Permit 599136 · COMPLETED

    FOR PREPARED FOOD SHOP ON FIRST FLOOR AND OTHER USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN THE EXISTING STRUCTURE.NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT.

  65. License terminal eventGUO HUI HE (TARGET REALTY): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 338042 · Inactive

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

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

    Case 81205 · PASSED

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

  67. License issue eventGUO HUI HE (TARGET REALTY): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 338042 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 25, 2026, 7:24 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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