{"asOf":"2026-07-25T13:10:28.272Z","block":"6900-6999 CASTOR AVE","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/6900-6999-castor-ave","address":"6909 CASTOR AVE","parcelNumber":"882925725","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=882925725","ownerType":"investor","kind":"commercial","isHouse":false,"home":false,"commercial":true,"residential":false,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"AA0","buildingCodeNew":"254","buildingClass":"STORE 1 STY MASONRY","buildingClassNew":"DOWNTOWN ROW TYPE-* SNGL OCCP","useLabel":"Store","owner":"JVH368 PROPERTIES LLC","coOwner":null,"marketValue":370700,"landAssessment":74100,"improvementAssessment":296600,"livableArea":1350,"yearBuilt":1950,"lastSale":{"price":225000,"date":"2017-07-21T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[{"number":"3800754","date":"2015-12-16","code":"CP-01","title":"CLIP VIOLATION NOTICE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"3800755","date":"2015-12-16","code":"CP-305","title":"RUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"3800756","date":"2015-12-16","code":"CP-312A","title":"HIGH WEEDS-CUT","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"4545555","date":"2017-11-04","code":"A-301.1/65","title":"PERM Z- NEW USE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}],"violationCases":[{"number":"514296","type":"STANDARD","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"CLIP","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2015-12-16","completedDate":"2016-01-04","violations":[{"number":"3800754","date":"2015-12-16","code":"CP-01","title":"CLIP VIOLATION NOTICE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"3800755","date":"2015-12-16","code":"CP-305","title":"RUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"3800756","date":"2015-12-16","code":"CP-312A","title":"HIGH WEEDS-CUT","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}]},{"number":"610888","type":"STANDARD","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"HCEU","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2017-11-04","completedDate":"2018-01-19","violations":[{"number":"4545555","date":"2017-11-04","code":"A-301.1/65","title":"PERM Z- NEW USE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}]}],"violYears":[{"y":2015,"n":3,"worst":null},{"y":2017,"n":1,"worst":null}],"investigations":[{"caseNumber":"610888","date":"2017-11-04","type":"HCEU INSP","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"610888","date":"2017-12-27","type":"HCEU INSP","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"610888","date":"2018-01-18","type":"HCEU INSP","status":"PASSED"}],"inspYears":[{"y":2017,"fails":2,"passes":0},{"y":2018,"fails":0,"passes":1}],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":40.04574689153476,"lng":-75.07089800318823,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.07071046,40.045682725],[-75.070726353,40.045664816],[-75.070750128,40.045677815],[-75.070784531,40.045640541],[-75.071070804,40.045799683],[-75.071017024,40.045856543],[-75.07071046,40.045682725]]]},"liDistrict":"EAST","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19149","beds":null,"baths":null,"stories":1,"lotArea":2562,"zoning":"CA1","grade":"C+","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"4","intCond":"4","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"7928 BUSTLETON AVE, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19152","mailOut":false,"appeals":[],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":1,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":166600,"taxable":166600,"land":38400,"improvement":128200,"taxableLand":38400,"taxableImprovement":128200,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2017,"v":166600,"taxable":166600,"land":38400,"improvement":128200,"taxableLand":38400,"taxableImprovement":128200,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2018,"v":180700,"taxable":180700,"land":36140,"improvement":144560,"taxableLand":36140,"taxableImprovement":144560,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2019,"v":192900,"taxable":192900,"land":38580,"improvement":154320,"taxableLand":38580,"taxableImprovement":154320,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2020,"v":194300,"taxable":194300,"land":38860,"improvement":155440,"taxableLand":38860,"taxableImprovement":155440,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2021,"v":194300,"taxable":194300,"land":38860,"improvement":155440,"taxableLand":38860,"taxableImprovement":155440,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2022,"v":194300,"taxable":194300,"land":38860,"improvement":155440,"taxableLand":38860,"taxableImprovement":155440,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2023,"v":212300,"taxable":212300,"land":42463,"improvement":169837,"taxableLand":42463,"taxableImprovement":169837,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2024,"v":212300,"taxable":212300,"land":42463,"improvement":169837,"taxableLand":42463,"taxableImprovement":169837,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2025,"v":235600,"taxable":235600,"land":47120,"improvement":188480,"taxableLand":47120,"taxableImprovement":188480,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2026,"v":235600,"taxable":235600,"land":47120,"improvement":188480,"taxableLand":47120,"taxableImprovement":188480,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2027,"v":370700,"taxable":370700,"land":74100,"improvement":296600,"taxableLand":74100,"taxableImprovement":296600,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0}],"taxNow":3298,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"849008","date":"2018-07-11","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-07-11","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION STRUCTURE ON THE REAR PART OF EXISTING STRUCTURE(SIZE AND LOCATION SHOWS ON THE PLAN).FOR THE USE OF FRESH FOOD MARKET"},{"number":"892207","date":"2018-07-11","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-07-11","scope":"THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) FLAT WALL SIGN (SIZE AND LOCATION SHOWS ON THE PLAN). SIGNS ACCESSORY TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FRESH FOOD MARKET"},{"number":"917805","date":"2018-10-11","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":null,"scope":"INSTALL 4 NEW BASEMENT LIGHTS WITH WIRE AND SWITCH"}],"storyTag":"Improved","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2015,"k":"viol","w":"3 L&I violations"},{"y":2017,"k":"viol","w":"L&I violation"},{"y":2017,"k":"sale","p":225000},{"y":2017,"k":"insp","w":"Inspection failed ×2"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning/use"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning/use"},{"y":2018,"k":"insp","w":"Inspection passed"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"855478","type":"Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Annual)","status":"Closed","businessName":"ECUA FRESH PRODUCE LLC","legalName":"ECUA FRESH PRODUCE LLC","address":"6909 CASTOR AVE","revenueCode":"3112","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2020-11-12","latestIssueDate":"2022-04-25","expirationDate":"2022-11-11","inactiveDate":null},{"number":"893973","type":"Food Preparing and Serving","status":"Inactive","businessName":"ECUA FRESH PRODUCE LLC","legalName":"ECUA FRESH PRODUCE LLC","address":"6909 CASTOR AVE","revenueCode":"3120","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2022-05-05","latestIssueDate":"2022-05-05","expirationDate":"2023-05-04","inactiveDate":"2023-07-03"},{"number":"917968","type":"Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location","status":"Inactive","businessName":"La familia meat & produce 2 Inc","legalName":"La familia meat & produce 2 Inc ","address":"6909 CASTOR AVE","revenueCode":"3118","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2023-03-02","latestIssueDate":"2023-03-02","expirationDate":"2024-03-01","inactiveDate":"2024-04-30"},{"number":"950203","type":"Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location","status":"Active","businessName":"La Familia Meats Food & Produce Inc","legalName":"La Familia Meats Food & Produce Inc","address":"6909 CASTOR AVE","revenueCode":"3118","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2024-04-29","latestIssueDate":"2026-05-07","expirationDate":"2027-04-28","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"950203","type":"Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location","businessName":"La Familia Meats Food & Produce Inc","legalName":"La Familia Meats Food & Produce Inc","issuedDate":"2024-04-29","latestIssueDate":"2026-05-07","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2027-04-28","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true},{"number":"917968","type":"Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location","businessName":"La familia meat & produce 2 Inc","legalName":"La familia meat & produce 2 Inc ","issuedDate":"2023-03-02","latestIssueDate":"2023-03-02","closureDate":"2024-04-30","expirationDate":"2024-03-01","inactiveDate":"2024-04-30","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"893973","type":"Food Preparing and Serving","businessName":"ECUA FRESH PRODUCE LLC","legalName":"ECUA FRESH PRODUCE LLC","issuedDate":"2022-05-05","latestIssueDate":"2022-05-05","closureDate":"2023-07-03","expirationDate":"2023-05-04","inactiveDate":"2023-07-03","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"855478","type":"Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Annual)","businessName":"ECUA FRESH PRODUCE LLC","legalName":"ECUA FRESH PRODUCE LLC","issuedDate":"2020-11-12","latestIssueDate":"2022-04-25","closureDate":"2022-11-11","expirationDate":"2022-11-11","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Closed","statusLabel":"Closed","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-24","signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Use permit #849008: COMPLETED. The history also contains “PERM Z- NEW USE.”","why":"Philadelphia says a zoning approval or Property Sales Certification can identify a use without proving that it was established under the Building Code. A change of use, unit count, exits, or fire rating can require a Building Permit and Certificate of Occupancy.","action":"Verify the lawful use, unit count, associated construction permits, and Certificate of Occupancy with L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-certificate-of-occupancy/"},{"id":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"2 failed, 1 passed, and 0 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on Jan 18, 2018.","why":"A PASSED or FAILED value applies to that inspection visit. CLOSED is a separate source status; none of the three alone proves the parent permit or violation case closed—or describes today’s condition.","action":"Open the parent case/permit for each material failure and confirm its later disposition.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections-by-permit-type/"},{"id":"business-license","level":"verify","title":"A historical business license is not current operating authority","finding":"Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Annual) #855478: Closed; Food Preparing and Serving #893973: Inactive since Jul 3, 2023; Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location #917968: Inactive since Apr 30, 2024","why":"A license record proves the licensed activity existed at that time. An inactive or expired license does not establish that the business still operates—or that it may legally reopen under the same use.","action":"If business income matters, verify the current tenant, use registration, and active license in eCLIPSE.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/licenses/business-licenses/"},{"id":"commercial-trash","level":"verify","title":"A separate Commercial Trash account may apply","finding":"OPA classifies the parcel as commercial. BlockReport does not receive a current Commercial Trash account balance.","why":"Philadelphia charges qualifying small commercial, mixed-use, and multi-unit properties that use City collection; exemptions and private collection can change applicability. A use category alone does not prove a fee is due.","action":"Check the Commercial Trash account inside the date-effective Property Payoff.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/2026-06-09-pay-your-trash-fee-bill-by-june-30/"},{"id":"violations","level":"clear","title":"No open violation; closed history remains relevant","finding":"The fetched record shows 0 open and 4 historical violations across 2 cases.","why":"A closed case is materially better than an open one, but it does not by itself prove that every altered use, unit, or concealed condition matches today’s approvals.","action":"Use the closed cases to target the inspection and occupancy-file review.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/violation-and-order-types/"}],"closingChecks":[{"title":"Property Sales Certification","body":"The seller must obtain Philadelphia’s certificate showing the base zoning, last use in the zoning record, and open violations. The City warns that it does not prove Building Code occupancy or show zoning overlays.","action":"Obtain the fresh certificate and compare it with the CO, permits, and Atlas overlays.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-property-sales-certification/"},{"title":"Date-effective City Property Payoff","body":"The Tax Center Property Payoff covers Real Estate Tax, Commercial Trash, and L&I abatement-work invoices. Philadelphia says it does not include business-tax debts or liens, water and sewer charges, or fines for code violations.","action":"Request the City statement effective through settlement; read every period and invoice.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/guides/philadelphia-tax-center/what-to-do/"},{"title":"Professional title and water-lien searches","body":"OPA ownership, deed summaries, and a zero tax balance are not clear title. Mortgages, judgments, municipal claims, water liens, easements, heirs, and other encumbrances require separate searches.","action":"Use a Pennsylvania lawyer/title company and obtain owner’s title insurance; order the separate water search/payoff.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/2026-04-07-why-title-insurance-is-your-best-friend-when-buying-a-home-in-philadelphia/","secondaryUrl":"https://www.phila.gov/services/water-gas-utilities/pay-or-dispute-a-water-bill/resolve-water-liens-judgments/"}]}