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File No. 7000-CASTOR-AVE

7000 Castor Ave

Neighborhood
Oxford Circle
Records on file
6
First filed Jul 25, 2025Last activity Sep 26, 2026

On the record

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

2 violations on file

  • Violation Sep 26, 2026OPEN

    RUBBISH & GARBAGE

  • Violation Sep 26, 2026OPEN

    EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

The docket

4 entries

  1. Issued Sep 17, 2026

    Permit issued — New construction, addition, GFA change

    For the erection of an addition over an existing semi-detached structure. Size and location as shown in plan.

  2. Issued Sep 24, 2025

    Permit issued — Commercial Make Safe Permit

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2024-126902 TO REPAIR ROOF ASSEMBLY AND SIGNAGE STRUCTURE AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2024-126902. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTU · contractor: JS GENERAL CONTRACTOR INC · 1 units

  3. Issued Aug 26, 2025

    Permit issued — Minor Demolition

    FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED ONE (1) STORY MASONRY STRUCTURE.STRUCTURE TO BE DEMOLISHED BY HAND ONLY. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO THE START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE 21 DAY POSTING CAN BE WAIVED FOR DANGEROUS CASE [SECTION A-303.2 OF ADMINISTRATIVE CODE] · contractor: Elmer Leiva

  4. Issued Jul 25, 2025

    Permit issued — Alterations

    For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 sh · contractor: Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC

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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 September 26, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.