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VALID STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT TO BE SECURED FOR PROPOSED TEMPORARY FENCING IN R.O.W. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION B-3306. (21 DAY DEMO START DATE WAIVED FOR I.D. CONDITION) **ASBESTOS INVESTIGATOR TO BE ON-SITE TO VERIFY PRESENCE OF ASBESTOS.**"},{"number":"717342","date":"2016-09-13","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-02-14","scope":"FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A LIGHT-FRAMED, ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE NEW INTERIOR BRACED WALL PANELLING, INTERIOR STAIR INSTALLATION, NEW MASONRY EXTERIOR BEARING WALLS WITH FOUNDATION INSTALLATION, BAY WINDOW INSTALLATION, POST-INSTALLED ANCHORS FOR LEDGER SUPPORT, CONCRETE LINTELS, EXTERIOR STUCCO COVERING AND METAL PANEL SIDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER APPROVED PLANS. **SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, INTERIOR ALTERATIONS/FINISHING, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS.**"},{"number":"762435","date":"2017-02-27","work":"Use","type":"ZP_USE","description":"USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-02-27","scope":"FOR USE AS THREE(3) DWELLING UNITS IN AN EXISTING THREE STORY STRUCTURE."},{"number":"767505","date":"2017-07-17","work":"Major alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-05-30","scope":"FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO A BUILDING TO CONVERT AN EXISTING TWO FAMILY DWELLING IN TO A THREE FAMILY DWELLING IN AN EXISTING THREE STORY STRUCTURE. ALTERATION TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES AND FURNISHINGS THROUGHOUT. PROPOSED WORK AND USE OF BUILDING GRANTED BY VARIANCE UNDER BBS CASE# 30537 WITH THE FOLLOWING PROVISOS: BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 AND STAIR ENCLOSURE TO BE RATED TWO HOURS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK."},{"number":"815155","date":"2017-09-12","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-05-30","scope":"INSTALL 3-2 TON HEAT PUMPS WITH CONDENSER AND A COILS WITH RELATED DUCT WORK"},{"number":"807712","date":"2017-09-15","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"ABANDONED","completedDate":null,"scope":"NEW 300A SERVICE AND GROUND AS PER PLAN AS PER 2008 NEC"},{"number":"811285","date":"2017-09-28","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-05-30","scope":"INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM SMOKE DETECTORS, PULL STATIONS, HORN/STROBES, HORNS, FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL AS PER NFPA72 (WEST DISTRICT)"},{"number":"814931","date":"2017-10-10","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-05-30","scope":"ALTERATIONS: INTERIOR PLUMBING; STORY STRUCTURE;CONVERT AN EXISTING TWO FAMILY DWELLING IN TO A THREE FAMILY DWELLING;3 KITCHEN SINKS,3 TOILETS,3 LAVS,3 TUBS,3 WASHERS,WATER AND DRAIN LINES TO FIXTURES,3 WATER HEATERS AND YARD DRAIN - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004"},{"number":"822933","date":"2017-10-10","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-04-23","scope":"NEW 1\" WATER SERVICE MAIN TO METER - PA1# 20172830968-\"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":"817234","date":"2018-01-11","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-05-30","scope":"COMPLETE WIRING OF MULTI FAM DWELLING ACCORDING TO NEC. 300AMP 4 GANG METER SOCKETS AND 3-150 SUB PANEL IN EACH UNIT 1--AMP HOUSE PANEL RECEPTACLES SWITCHES LIGHTING ROUGH IN.***NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT***"},{"number":"812201","date":"2018-02-09","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-05-30","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A \"TWO (2) INCH\" FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AS PER NFPA 13. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS."}],"storyTag":"Torn down & rebuilt","storyDelta":-0.18,"timeline":[{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Use"},{"y":2017,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal approved"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Major alteration"},{"y":2017,"k":"insp","w":"Inspection passed"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Suppression"},{"y":2026,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal filed"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"780269","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"Lux 8 Investments LLC","legalName":"Lux 8 Investments LLC","address":"6040 MARKET ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":3,"issuedDate":"2018-06-14","latestIssueDate":"2026-06-15","expirationDate":"2027-06-13","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"780269","type":"Rental","businessName":"Lux 8 Investments LLC","legalName":"Lux 8 Investments LLC","issuedDate":"2018-06-14","latestIssueDate":"2026-06-15","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2027-06-13","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-30","units":3,"signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Use permit #681190: 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: 807712 (ABANDONED).","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":"rental-license","level":"verify","title":"A rental license does not transfer with the deed","finding":"1 active Rental License record matched.","why":"If dwelling space is rented, the buyer must obtain a new annual Rental License; the seller’s license is not transferable. New applications require proof of ownership and legal occupancy, tax compliance, no open L&I violations, and lead compliance where applicable.","action":"Plan the buyer’s replacement license before settlement.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/rent-or-sell-property/get-a-rental-license/"},{"id":"managing-agent","level":"verify","title":"Tax mail goes outside Philadelphia; owner residence still needs verification","finding":"OPA mails the property tax record outside Philadelphia (PO BOX 21, WYNNEWOOD PA, 19096).","why":"A tax mailing destination does not establish where the owner lives. If a rental owner lives outside Philadelphia, the City requires a managing agent with a Philadelphia mailing address; the owner remains legally responsible.","action":"Verify the buyer’s residence and, if the buyer will live outside Philadelphia, identify the Philadelphia managing agent on the new license application.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/rent-or-sell-property/get-a-rental-license/"},{"id":"lead","level":"verify","title":"Lead compliance is a separate record","finding":"OPA records a 1915 build year; BlockReport does not receive the Health Department’s unit-level lead certificate file.","why":"Philadelphia requires covered pre-March-1978 rentals to be certified lead-safe or lead-free for a new or renewed lease and for a new or renewed Rental License. A certificate is unit-specific; a renovation does not by itself create an exemption.","action":"Request the current lead certificate or City exemption for every dwelling unit.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/documents/lead-and-healthy-homes-resources-for-landlords/"},{"id":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"3 failed, 1 passed, and 8 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on Feb 14, 2017.","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":"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/"},{"id":"violations","level":"clear","title":"No open violation; closed history remains relevant","finding":"The fetched record shows 0 open and 5 historical violations across 3 cases.","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/"},{"id":"building-certifications","level":"clear","title":"Filed system certifications are current in this dataset","finding":"Fire Alarm Certification: Certified through Jan 9, 2027","why":"Fire-protection certifications apply to the named system and inspection period only; they are not a whole-building safety certificate. Philadelphia generally requires annual sprinkler, standpipe, fire-alarm, special-hazard, and emergency-power inspections where those systems exist.","action":"Confirm the certificate covers every applicable system and remains accepted by L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/maintenance-certifications/fire-protection-certifications/"}],"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. Because OPA dates this building before 1978, separately obtain the required federal/City lead disclosures and any test results.","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"}]}