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Unsafe

File No. 7301-CASTOR-AVE

7301 Castor Ave

Neighborhood
Rhawnhurst
Records on file
34
First filed Jul 21, 2025Last activity Oct 27, 2026

On the record

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

15 violations on file

Unsafe
  • Unsafe May 27, 2026ACTIVE

    Unsafe structure designation

  • Violation Jul 21, 2026OPEN

    UTILITY IDENTIFICATION

  • Violation Jul 21, 2026OPEN

    LABELING

  • Violation Jul 21, 2026OPEN

    INSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE

  • Violation Jul 21, 2026OPEN

    PERIODIC TESTING

  • Violation Jul 21, 2026OPEN

    FDC SIGNAGE REQUIRED

  • Violation Jul 21, 2026OPEN

    APPEARANCE OF EQUIPMENT

  • Violation Jul 21, 2026OPEN

    SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

  • Violation Jul 21, 2026OPEN

    UNAPPROVED CONDITIONS

  • Violation Jul 21, 2026OPEN

    RECORDS

  • Violation Jul 21, 2026OPEN

    MARKING ON ACCESS DOORS

  • Violation Jun 10, 2026OPEN

    PERIODIC TESTING

  • Violation May 27, 2026OPEN

    UNSAFE STRUCTURE

  • Violation May 27, 2026OPEN

    ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

  • Violation May 27, 2026OPEN

    STEEL COMPONENTS

The docket

19 entries

  1. Issued Oct 27, 2026

    Permit issued — Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)

    For the installation of one (1) statically-illuminated wall sign. Size and location as shown in application/plans. · contractor: EZ SIGNS & SERVICES LLC

  2. Issued Sep 23, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Install a complete fire alarm system for a retail smoothie shop, including all required initiating devices, notification appliances, control equipment, modules and wiring. All work shall be performed in accordance with 2016 NFPA 72, the 2017 NEC and the approved plans. · contractor: TALON FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS LLC

  3. Issued Sep 17, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Install new receptacles, lighting, exit/emergency lighting, and provide power to equipment as per prints and 2017 NEC. · contractor: ACE ELECTRIC LLC

  4. Issued Sep 8, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF GRDs, BATHROOM EXHAUST FANS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2026-001316 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. · contractor: Rufus Brubaker Refrigeration LLC

  5. Issued Aug 25, 2026

    Permit issued — Commercial Make Safe Permit

    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 STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. MAKE SAFE PERMIT - FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED COLUMN AS PER PLAN AND ENGINEER’S REPORT TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-058504. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6’ IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SI · contractor: FREEDOM ENTERPRISES INC · 1 units

  6. Issued Jun 4, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    FOR THE RELOCATION OF REGISTERS/ DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. · contractor: ANGEL HEATING & COOLING INC

  7. Issued Jun 1, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Electrical fit out for a restaurant on existing service all work per approved plans. ***NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT*** · contractor: KLAUDIO BYLIS

  8. Issued May 31, 2026

    Permit issued — Alterations

    Install piping and finish for the following fixtures Basement- 4 toilets, 4 lavs, shower, mop sink, 3 floor drains, 2 hand sinks, 3 compartment sink with grease trap, sewage ejector, sump pump 1st fl- toilet, lav, mop sink, 3 compartment sink with grease trap, food prep sink, 3 hand sinks. · contractor: GREGORY ROSSI PLUMBING & HEATING LLC

  9. Issued May 5, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, SHELVING, DOORS, INFILL, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2018 IEBC* · contractor: WEAVER COMPANIES INC · 1 units

  10. Issued Apr 28, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    FOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE. FOR USE AS AN ASSEMBLY OCCUPANCY (SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT). ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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. · contractor: Farell Construction LLC · 1 units

  11. Issued Mar 20, 2026

    Permit issued — Sign

    FOR THE ERECTION OF FOUR (4) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGNS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK, INCLUDING ALL ELECTRICAL WORK.

  12. Issued Mar 13, 2026

    Permit issued — Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)

    FOR THE ERECTION OF FOUR (4) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. · contractor: STEPHANIE RUMER

  13. Issued Mar 2, 2026

    Permit issued — EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.

    EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of fou

  14. Issued Feb 4, 2026

    Permit issued — Change of Use

    Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant · contractor: Mon & Associates Consulting LLC

  15. Issued Oct 23, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    INSTALL 4 SIGNS AND CONNECT TO EXISTING WIRING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC. · contractor: GOLDSMITH ASSOCIATES INC

  16. Issued Aug 19, 2025

    Permit issued — Sign

    TO REMOVE TAGLINE LETTERS OF EXISTING TWO (2) FLAT WALL SIGNS AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) ILLUMINATED TAGLINE LETTERS TO THE EXISTING TWO (2) FLAT WALL SIGNS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK.

  17. Issued Aug 11, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Electrical Permit for combo CP-2025-002323 ELECTRIC: Replace (6) existing checkout cabinets re-using existing power. Install (1) duplex outlet over Eliason doors. Install (3) track lights with 75B LED heads on 2 circuits added on spares. Relocate a 20 amp dedicated circuit to j box in Dressing Room. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. · contractor: ANGELO L SUAREZ

  18. Issued Jul 31, 2025

    Permit issued — Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)

    TO REMOVE THE PORTION (REMOVE TAGLINE LETTERS) OF EXISTING TWO (2) FLAT WALL SIGNS AND ERECTION OF TWO (2) ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGNS (FACE-LIT TAGLINE LETTERS) ADD TO THE EXISTING TWO (2) WALL SIGNS ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. · contractor: STEPHANIE RUMER

  19. Jul 21, 2025 · license

    License — Bob's Discount Furniture LLC (Bob's Discount Furniture)

    Food Preparing and Serving

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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 October 27, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.