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FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEPS WORK."},{"number":"984791","date":"2019-06-12","work":"New Construction","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-05-21","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR-STORY ABOVE GRADE ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY PILOTHOUSE AND ACCESSORY INTERIOR PARKING. FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEPS WORK.SEE AP#970345 FOR APPROVED PLAN."},{"number":"984792","date":"2019-06-12","work":"New Construction","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-07-06","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR-STORY ABOVE GRADE ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY PILOTHOUSE AND ACCESSORY INTERIOR PARKING. FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEPS WORK.SEE AP#970345 FOR APPROVED PLAN."},{"number":"984793","date":"2019-06-12","work":"New Construction","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-04-22","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR-STORY ABOVE GRADE ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY PILOTHOUSE AND ACCESSORY INTERIOR PARKING. FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEPS WORK.SEE AP#970345 FOR APPROVED PLAN."},{"number":"986221","date":"2019-06-19","work":"New Construction","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-07-12","scope":"OVERALL PROJECT IS 2 BUILDINGS WITH A TOTAL OF 6 DWELLING UNITS IN A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. THIS APPLICATION IS FOR BUILDING \"A\" THAT WILL HAVE 2 DWELLING UNITS. EACH UNIT IS 4 STORIES IN HEIGHT WITH A CELLAR, A ONE CAR OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE THAT IS ACCESSED BY A COMMON DRIVEWAY, AND A ROOF TOP DECK. THE ROOF TOP DECK IS ACCESSED BY EITHER AN ELEVATOR OR STAIRS WITHIN A PILOT HOUSE. BOTH THE ELEVATOR SHAFT AND STAIRS IN THE PILOT HOUSE WILL BE USED FOR ROOF DECK ACCESS ONLY. ALL WORK IS NEW CONSTRUCTION.**AMEND 4/20/22-AMENDMENT - THE CHANGES INCLUDE REVISED LAYOUTS OF THE BASEMENT, 1ST AND SECOND FLOOR AND CHANGE TO EXTERIOR FINISH MATERIALS ON FACADE. NO CHANGE TO FOOTPRINT, FIRERATINGS OR HEIGHT SEE 972343 FOR THIS CHANGE***(ORIGINAL PLANS ON 986221)***"},{"number":"970343","date":"2019-06-19","work":"New Construction","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-07-12","scope":"OVERALL PROJECT IS 2 BUILDINGS WITH A TOTAL OF 6 DWELLING UNITS IN A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. THIS APPLICATION IS FOR BUILDING \"A\" THAT WILL HAVE 2 DWELLING UNITS. EACH UNIT IS 4 STORIES IN HEIGHT WITH A CELLAR, A ONE CAR OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE THAT IS ACCESSED BY A COMMON DRIVEWAY, AND A ROOF TOP DECK. THE ROOF TOP DECK IS ACCESSED BY EITHER AN ELEVATOR OR STAIRS WITHIN A PILOT HOUSE. BOTH THE ELEVATOR SHAFT AND STAIRS IN THE PILOT HOUSE WILL BE USED FOR ROOF DECK ACCESS ONLY. ALL WORK IS NEW CONSTRUCTION. **AMEND 4/20/22-AMENDMENT - THE CHANGES INCLUDE REVISED LAYOUTS OF THE BASEMENT, 1ST AND SECOND FLOOR AND CHANGE TO EXTERIOR FINISH MATERIALS ON FACADE. NO CHANGE TO FOOTPRINT, FIRERATINGS OR HEIGHT***(ORIGINAL PLANS ON 986221)***"},{"number":"1009391","date":"2019-10-16","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-05-21","scope":"INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 WITH A FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION, BACKKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND 2\" SERVICE LINE, THROUGHOUT A FOUR (4) STORY STRUCTURE. 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SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRE FOR ALL PLUMBING WORK.SEE PERMIT 1009391 FOR PLANS."},{"number":"1009485","date":"2019-10-16","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-01-19","scope":"INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM DESIGN AND INSTALLED AS PER NFPA 13 STANDARDS WITH A NEW 2 INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND SPRINKLER LAYOUT AS PER PLANS. SEE PERMIT 1009480 FOR PLANS."},{"number":"1009484","date":"2019-10-16","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-07-07","scope":"INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM DESIGN AND INSTALLED AS PER NFPA 13 STANDARDS WITH A NEW 2 INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND SPRINKLER LAYOUT AS PER PLANS. 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UNDERPINNING PERFORMED BY THE SPECIAL INSPECTOR WITH CONTINUANCE INSPECTION"},{"number":"1026616","date":"2019-12-30","work":"Amend for conversion","type":"Administrative","description":"Administrative Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-01-08","scope":"AMENDING APPLICATION #970343 TO REFLECT CHANGES ARE MADE TO THE HEIGHT OF THE FOUNDATION ALLS, CONCRETE PIERS AND DIMENSIONS OF FOUNDATION WALLS TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF UNDERPINNING THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. UNDERPINNING PERFORMED BY THE SPECIAL INSPECTOR WITH CONTINUANCE INSPECTION."},{"number":"1042104","date":"2020-01-15","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-05-21","scope":"sfd) (1) heat pump and ductwork installation."},{"number":"1042109","date":"2020-01-15","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-05-21","scope":"sfd) (2) heatpump and ductwork installation."},{"number":"1042114","date":"2020-01-15","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-06-08","scope":"sfd) (2) heatpump and ductwork installation."},{"number":"1042123","date":"2020-01-15","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-04-22","scope":"SFD) (2) heat pump and ductwork installation."},{"number":"EP-2020-001350","date":"2020-05-11","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-05-13","scope":"200 AMP and new wiring throughout a new single family dwelling per 2017 NEC."},{"number":"EP-2020-001351","date":"2020-05-11","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-12-24","scope":"200 AMP and new wiring throughout a new single family dwelling per 2017 NEC."},{"number":"EP-2020-001353","date":"2020-05-11","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2022-07-07","scope":"200 AMP and new wiring throughout a new single family dwelling per 2017 NEC."},{"number":"EP-2020-001347","date":"2020-05-11","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-05-13","scope":"200 AMP and new wiring throughout a new single family dwelling per 2017 NEC."},{"number":"EP-2020-001348","date":"2020-05-11","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-05-13","scope":"200 AMP and new wiring throughout a new single family dwelling per 2017 NEC."},{"number":"EP-2020-001354","date":"2020-05-11","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2022-07-07","scope":"200 AMP and new wiring throughout a new single family dwelling per 2017 NEC."},{"number":"PP-2020-001459","date":"2020-05-15","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-07-07","scope":"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 shall be in place prior to start of work."},{"number":"PP-2020-001540","date":"2020-05-15","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-07-11","scope":"For Interior and Exterior plumbing installation of CURB TRAP, FRESH AIR INLET, 1\" WATER SERVICE, HOUSE DRAIN, (6)LAVATORIES, (4)SHOWERS/TUBS, (4)WATER CLOSETS, (1)KITCHEN SINK, (2)WATER HEATERS AS PER 2018 PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE."},{"number":"EP-2020-006265","date":"2020-08-26","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-12-06","scope":"new 200 amp service new wiring include outlets switches intercom tv lights smoke detectors"},{"number":"EP-2020-006263","date":"2020-08-26","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-12-06","scope":"new 200 amp service new wiring include outlets switches lights tv smoke detectors,"},{"number":"MP-2020-003983","date":"2020-09-21","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-07-07","scope":"EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans."},{"number":"MP-2020-003984","date":"2020-09-21","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-07-07","scope":"EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans."},{"number":"PP-2022-010355","date":"2022-07-12","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-01-19","scope":"Installing 1” Water Service, 5” Curb Trap, 4” Main Drain, 4” Fresh Air Inlet"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2020,"k":"viol","w":"L&I violation"},{"y":2020,"k":"insp","w":"Inspection passed"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-24","signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"permit-status","level":"attention","title":"A permit row needs file-level verification","finding":"2 permits not marked completed: EP-2020-001353 (Expired), EP-2020-001354 (Expired). At least one row also carries a completion date, so the City fields conflict.","why":"Issued work is not the same as approved final work. L&I uses final inspections and required certifications to close construction permits; expired, withdrawn, and completed are different City statuses.","action":"Open the permit file and confirm final inspections, holds, and any resulting occupancy certificate.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections-by-permit-type/"},{"id":"building-certifications","level":"verify","title":"A fire-system permit exists, but no annual certification matched","finding":"12 fire/suppression-related permits matched; the fetched BIN certification feed returned no row.","why":"Installed systems in mixed-use and larger buildings generally require periodic certification, but applicability and limited-area exceptions vary. A missing BIN/address join is not proof of a compliance failure.","action":"Confirm what system was installed and whether a current annual certificate is required and filed.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/maintenance-certifications/fire-protection-certifications/"},{"id":"violations","level":"clear","title":"No open violation; closed history remains relevant","finding":"The fetched record shows 0 open and 3 historical violations across 1 case.","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/"}]}