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FOR USE AS A SIX(6) FAMILY DWELLING TOTAL FROM 2ND THRU 4TH FLOOR WITH FOUR(4) ACCESSORY INTERIOR PARKI","status":"CLOSED","outcome":"Granted with conditions","date":"2011-12-14","number":"16330","relatedPermit":"359942"},{"type":"Building standards appeal","grounds":"ON 10/17/13 DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED NOTICE OF REFUSAL FOR APPLICATION #493882.","status":"OPEN","outcome":null,"date":"2013-11-21","number":"21643","relatedPermit":"493882"},{"type":"Zoning board appeal","grounds":"PERMIT FOR INCREASE IN TOTAL NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS FROM FOUR (4) TO FIVE (5) FAMILY\nDWELLING (MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING) WITH EXISTING FOUR (4) ACCESSORY INTERIOR PARKING SPACES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.\nNO PLANS SUBMI","status":"OPEN","outcome":"Withdrawn","date":"2018-02-28","number":"32284","relatedPermit":"824980"},{"type":"Zoning board appeal","grounds":"PERMIT FOR ERECTION OF AN ADDITION (STAIR TOWER) TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STURTURE FOR USE AS MULTI FAILY\nHOUSEHOLD LIVING (addition of one unit to four to create five total units) (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON\nPLANS)","status":"OPEN","outcome":"Withdrawn","date":"2018-06-13","number":"33633","relatedPermit":"862499"}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":0,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":107600,"taxable":107600,"land":10200,"improvement":97400,"taxableLand":10200,"taxableImprovement":97400,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2017,"v":107600,"taxable":107600,"land":10200,"improvement":97400,"taxableLand":10200,"taxableImprovement":97400,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2018,"v":107600,"taxable":107600,"land":10200,"improvement":97400,"taxableLand":10200,"taxableImprovement":97400,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2019,"v":398300,"taxable":398300,"land":37700,"improvement":360600,"taxableLand":37700,"taxableImprovement":360600,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2020,"v":431600,"taxable":431600,"land":40852,"improvement":390748,"taxableLand":40852,"taxableImprovement":390748,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2021,"v":431600,"taxable":431600,"land":40852,"improvement":390748,"taxableLand":40852,"taxableImprovement":390748,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2022,"v":431600,"taxable":431600,"land":40852,"improvement":390748,"taxableLand":40852,"taxableImprovement":390748,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2023,"v":625200,"taxable":625200,"land":125040,"improvement":500160,"taxableLand":125040,"taxableImprovement":500160,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2024,"v":625200,"taxable":625200,"land":125040,"improvement":500160,"taxableLand":125040,"taxableImprovement":500160,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2025,"v":562300,"taxable":562300,"land":112460,"improvement":449840,"taxableLand":112460,"taxableImprovement":449840,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2026,"v":562300,"taxable":562300,"land":112460,"improvement":449840,"taxableLand":112460,"taxableImprovement":449840,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2027,"v":562300,"taxable":562300,"land":112400,"improvement":449900,"taxableLand":112400,"taxableImprovement":449900,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0}],"taxNow":7871,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"359942","date":"2012-11-19","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2012-11-19","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ADDITION PER PROVISO MAXIMUM HEIGHT NOT TO EXCEED 37'-6\" WITH COVERED BALCONY FROM 2ND THRU 4TH FLOOR ON AN EXISTING ONE (1) STORY STRUCTURE (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION). FOR USE AS FOUR (4) FAMILY DWELLING TOTAL FROM 2ND THRU 4TH FLOOR WITH FOUR (4) ACCESSORY INTERIOR PARKING SPACES (PER PROVISO ONE PARKING SPACE PER UNIT INLCUDED IN LEASES FOR THE TENANTS AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE)"},{"number":"493882","date":"2014-01-08","work":"Addition","type":"BP_ADDITON","description":"ADDITION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2015-09-07","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ADDITION OF LIGHT-FRAME CONSTRUCTION W. LOW-SLOPE BUILT-UP ROOF ABOVE EXIST. ONE (1) STORY MASONRY STRUCTURE, FOR ERECTION OF INTERIOR ISOLATED CONCRETE SPREAD FOOTING WITH COLUMN & INTERIOR PARTITIONS FOR FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS, & ENCLOSED PARKING GARAGE; BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED."},{"number":"527892","date":"2014-04-01","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2015-09-07","scope":"INSTALL 4 70,000. 95% BTU GOODMAN GAS HEATERS WITH 2 TON GOODMAN A/C UNITS WITH RELATED DUCT WORK,EACH HEATER WILL BE PLACED IN EACH APT."},{"number":"533031","date":"2014-06-02","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2015-12-01","scope":"INSTALL 5-TOILETS, 5-LAVS 5-BATHTUBS, 4-KITCHEN SINK & 4-WASHER BOX (MULTI UNITS) PA20141140719"},{"number":"534164","date":"2014-06-13","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-06-24","scope":"INSTALL 600AMP 1 PHASE SERVICE, INDIVIDUAL UNIT WIRING,CABLE AND TELEPHONE WIRING PER 2008 NEC. INSTALLATION TO COMPLY WITH ARTICLES 210.8, 210.12, 210.52 & 406.11 OF THE 2008 NEC."},{"number":"586866","date":"2015-04-28","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2015-09-07","scope":"INSTALL NFPA 13 13R SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. COMMERICAL AND RESIDENTIAL FACILITY. FEED MAIN 2\""},{"number":"GM-2020-008747","date":"2020-10-16","work":"Wall Covering Replacement","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2021-04-21","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."},{"number":"CP-2021-003070","date":"2021-06-11","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-07-29","scope":"MAKE SAFE PERMIT- For (REMOVAL OF DAMAGED FRAMING AND REPLACMENT WITH NEW FRAMING; INSTALLATION OF SIDING; INSTALLATION OF NEW FIBERGLASS DECKING) to resolve cases CF-2021-026035;CF-2021-025286. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6 ft in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on cases CF-2021-026035;CF-2021-025286. 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."}],"storyTag":"Improved","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2014,"k":"permit","w":"Addition"},{"y":2014,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2014,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2014,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2014,"k":"viol","w":"2 L&I violations"},{"y":2015,"k":"permit","w":"Suppression"},{"y":2018,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal withdrawn"},{"y":2018,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal withdrawn"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Wall Covering Replacement"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2021,"k":"viol","w":"4 L&I violations incl UNSAFE STRUCTURE"},{"y":2021,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 4 failed, 2 passed"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"708065","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"JOHN & ELIZABETH F REIMER III","legalName":"JOHN & ELIZABETH F REIMER III ","address":"704 ALTER ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":null,"units":4,"issuedDate":"2016-07-15","latestIssueDate":"2016-07-15","expirationDate":"2017-07-14","inactiveDate":"2017-09-12"}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"708065","type":"Rental","businessName":"JOHN & ELIZABETH F REIMER III","legalName":"JOHN & ELIZABETH F REIMER III ","issuedDate":"2016-07-15","latestIssueDate":"2016-07-15","closureDate":"2017-09-12","expirationDate":"2017-07-14","inactiveDate":"2017-09-12","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-24","signals":[{"kind":"permit-mismatch","level":"watch","title":"Assessment/permit mismatch","summary":"The assessment jumped 45% in 2023, but no matching permit appears in the property timeline.","evidence":["assessment moved from $431,600 to $625,200","no permit shown in 2022-2024"],"caveat":"Not proof of unpermitted work; reassessment, corrected data, or a permit under another parcel can also explain it."}],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Appeal #16330: CLOSED · Granted with conditions; related permit 359942. Use permit #359942: COMPLETED.","why":"Philadelphia says a zoning approval or Property Sales Certification can identify a use without proving that it was established under the Building Code. A change of use, unit count, exits, or fire rating can require a Building Permit and Certificate of Occupancy.","action":"Verify the lawful use, unit count, associated construction permits, and Certificate of Occupancy with L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-certificate-of-occupancy/"},{"id":"permit-status","level":"attention","title":"A permit row needs file-level verification","finding":"1 permit not marked completed: GM-2020-008747 (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":"violations","level":"attention","title":"An unsafe-building history still deserves the repair file","finding":"The fetched record shows 0 open and 6 historical violations across 3 cases.","why":"The aggregate currently shows zero open violations, so a historical unsafe/imminently-dangerous row is not a current hazard finding. The repair or demolition permit, final inspection, and case closure are the evidence that resolves the former designation.","action":"Review the Make Safe/repair permit, final inspection, and case closure.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/violation-and-order-types/"},{"id":"rental-status","level":"verify","title":"Residential form does not establish rental use","finding":"OPA classifies the parcel as multi-family; no active Rental License row matched.","why":"A multi-unit or mixed-use classification does not prove that space is currently rented. If dwelling space is rented, Philadelphia generally requires a current Rental License and related occupancy, tax, violation, and lead compliance.","action":"Confirm actual occupancy first; if any unit is rented, verify the license and legal unit count with L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/rent-or-sell-property/get-a-rental-license/"},{"id":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"4 failed, 2 passed, and 0 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on Jul 27, 2021.","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":"building-certifications","level":"verify","title":"A fire-system permit exists, but no annual certification matched","finding":"2 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":"commercial-trash","level":"verify","title":"A separate Commercial Trash account may apply","finding":"OPA classifies the parcel as multi-family. BlockReport does not receive a current Commercial Trash account balance.","why":"Philadelphia charges qualifying small commercial, mixed-use, and multi-unit properties that use City collection; exemptions and private collection can change applicability. A use category alone does not prove a fee is due.","action":"Check the Commercial Trash account inside the date-effective Property Payoff.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/2026-06-09-pay-your-trash-fee-bill-by-june-30/"}],"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. A separately verified property abatement often remains with the property for its remaining term, but program-specific new-owner filing, use, and tax-compliance conditions still must be confirmed—not inferred from the reduced assessment alone.","action":"Have Revenue or OPA identify every current benefit, model the buyer’s bill without seller-specific relief, and confirm any verified abatement in writing.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/payment-plans-and-assistance-programs/income-based-programs-for-residents/apply-for-the-longtime-owner-occupants-program-loop/","secondaryUrl":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/taxes/property-and-real-estate-taxes/get-real-estate-tax-relief/tax-freeze/"},{"title":"Seller disclosure and independent inspections","body":"For a covered Pennsylvania residential transfer, obtain the statutory seller disclosure. 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"}]}