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File No. 5830-CASTOR-AVE

5830 Castor Ave

Neighborhood
Oxford Circle
Records on file
14
First filed Oct 10, 2025Last activity Oct 23, 2026

On the record

Distress signals the city holds against this parcel — back taxes, open code violations, and unsafe designations.

9 violations on file

  • Violation Oct 23, 2026OPEN

    FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS

  • Violation Oct 23, 2026OPEN

    EMERGENCY LIGHTING POWER TEST

  • Violation Oct 23, 2026OPEN

    FIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS

  • Violation Oct 23, 2026OPEN

    FIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED

  • Violation Oct 23, 2026OPEN

    DOOR HARDWARE

  • Violation Oct 23, 2026OPEN

    LICENSES REQUIRED

  • Violation Oct 23, 2026OPEN

    EQUIPMENT ROOMS

  • Violation Oct 23, 2026OPEN

    STORAGE

  • Violation Oct 23, 2026OPEN

    FIRE EXTINGUISHER UNOBSTRUCTED & UNOBSCURED

The docket

5 entries

  1. Issued Aug 4, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    * Replace existing LED recess light fixtures (4) * Install (4) 20amp receptacles on the left side of the wall * Install (4) 20amp receptacles on the right side of the wall All wires will be fish the walls are open & framed out All electrical work is for one room only. · contractor: CARDELL STEVENSON JR

  2. Issued May 13, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    INTERIOR ALTERATION FOR NEW BAR AND SEATING AREA IN THE REAR PART OF EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL & PLUMBING WORK** · contractor: REFH LLC · 1 units

  3. May 11, 2026 · license

    License — Advanced Thinking LLC (Thunderbird Lanes)

    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)

  4. Issued Mar 9, 2026

    Permit issued — Change of Use

    Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant · contractor: DOTS DESIGN UP LLC

  5. Recorded Oct 10, 2025

    $1.65M

    Sold to BOWLING OF AMERICA LLC

    from LOTUS 5830 CASTOR LLC

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We'll flag the next deed, permit, or violation on the record here — including any sheriff-sale filing — usually before the neighbors know.

Sources: Phila. Dept. of Records (deeds), L&I (permits, licenses & violations), Dept. of Revenue (tax delinquencies). Data reflects the public record as of our last weekly ingest; last activity on file October 23, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.