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ORIGINAL APPROVED PLANS NOT AVAILABLE. NEW PLAN REVIEW REQUIRED BASED UPON 1997 PHILADELPHIA BUILDING CODE.ORIGINAL PERMIT ISSUED FOR 3 NEW SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS AT 100 WASHINGTON AVE, AKA 1000-02 S FRONT ST. (CURRENT ADDRESSES 103, 105, AND 107 ALTER ST) SEE AP #478211 FOR PLANS."},{"number":"730084","date":"2016-10-18","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-08-18","scope":"INSTALL 2 HVAC SYSTEMS WITH DUCTWORK(SFD)"},{"number":"734402","date":"2016-11-21","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-09-07","scope":"AMENDING BLDG PERMIT 478212 (ISSUED TO EXTEND PERMIT #174465) TO CHANGE FRAMING FROM METAL TO WOOD STUDS, ADD AN NFPA 13R SPRINKLER SYSTEM, AND REVISE THE INTERIOR LAYOUT PER REVISED PLANS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CURRENT BUILDING CODE (2009 IBC). PLANS FILED UNDER AP #734400 FOR 103 ALTER ST. NO CHANGE TO HEIGHT AREA OR BULK OF BUILDING ORIGINALLY PERMITTED UNDER PERMIT #174465 UNDER THE ADDRESS 100 WASHINGTON AVE (LOT #5) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 197 PHILA BLDG CODE. SEPARATE SPRINKLER PERMIT REQUIRED.."},{"number":"709708","date":"2016-11-29","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-10-30","scope":"INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH TWO INCH (2\") FIRE SERVICE LINE, BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13-R THROUGHOUT A WOOD FRAME SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING WITH GARAGE (DRY HEADS) AND PENTHOUSE. SEPARTE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL WORK. SEE PERMIT # 702314 FOR PLANS."},{"number":"758438","date":"2017-02-10","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-02-23","scope":"INSTALL NEW PVC DRAINAGE SYSTEM & PEX & COPPER FOR 3-FULL BATHS, KITCHEN SINK, DISHWASHER & DISPOSAL & WATER HEATER THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004"},{"number":"773601","date":"2017-04-07","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-04-18","scope":"REPLACE CURB TRAP,FAI,3/4\" WATER SERVICE,6\" LATERAL-PA1#20170680635-\"SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED\" - \"ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION\""},{"number":"GM-2021-004183","date":"2021-05-03","work":"Wall Covering Replacement","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-07-21","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."}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":0.23,"timeline":[{"y":2014,"k":"land","p":125000},{"y":2014,"k":"permit","w":"Administrative"},{"y":2016,"k":"viol","w":"2 L&I violations"},{"y":2016,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 1 failed, 1 passed"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Administrative"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Suppression"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2017,"k":"sale","p":860000},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Wall Covering Replacement"},{"y":2022,"k":"sale","p":1055000}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-23","signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"2 failed, 1 passed, and 1 CLOSED investigation outcome are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on Jul 27, 2016.","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":"abatement","level":"verify","title":"A reduced taxable assessment is not a verified abatement","finding":"OPA’s numeric assessment fields show a reduced taxable assessment; BlockReport has no official program determination for this parcel.","why":"The numeric treatment can reflect an improvement abatement or another exemption. It does not identify the ordinance, approval, start or end date, or continuation requirements after a transfer. Once OPA verifies a specific active abatement, many common programs attach the benefit to the property for the remaining term rather than ending automatically at sale, but some require a new-owner filing and continued qualifying use or tax compliance.","action":"Obtain the OPA exemption/abatement determination and history, then underwrite the buyer’s bill from the verified program terms.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/taxes/property-and-real-estate-taxes/get-real-estate-tax-relief/get-a-property-tax-abatement/"},{"id":"violations","level":"clear","title":"No open violation; closed history remains relevant","finding":"The fetched record shows 0 open and 2 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/"},{"title":"Seller-specific tax relief is not the buyer’s bill","body":"LOOP and low-income or senior Real Estate Tax freezes depend on the qualifying owner and continued program eligibility; a buyer cannot assume the seller’s capped or frozen bill continues. 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It reports the seller’s knowledge; it is not a warranty, title search, code review, or substitute for inspections.","action":"Have the agreement and disclosure reviewed for this transaction’s coverage and exceptions.","url":"https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/real-estate-commission"}]}