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Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. 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. *WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY HOMEOWNER*"},{"number":"GM-2020-006472","date":"2020-08-17","work":"Exterior Window and Door Replacement","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-03-17","scope":"EZ Windows and Doors Permit - For replacement of exterior windows and doors as per attached standard. Any deviations from this permit standard will result in permit revocation. (No permit shall be required for replacement of non-fire resistance rated windows/doors without structural change on one-and two-family dwellings [no changes in location, shape or size of existing openings.])"},{"number":"PP-2020-007707","date":"2020-11-02","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-06-09","scope":"Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2020-008756"},{"number":"RP-2020-008756","date":"2020-11-02","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-07-09","scope":"EZ PERMIT STADARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; INCLUDING UNDERPINNING, EXCAVATION, AND REMOVAL OF FOUNDATION SLAB. NO WORK MAY BE PEFORMED IN THE BASEMENT OR CELLAR) OWNER TO PERFORM WORK THEMSELF IN \"TOWN HOME\" (ROW HOME) NO WORK TO FIRE RATED ASSEMBILIES"},{"number":"MP-2020-003458","date":"2020-11-04","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-06-09","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. *ROOFTOP UNITS NOT ALLOWED ON THIS PERMIT UNLESS ON APPROVED BUILDING PLANS* Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2020-008756 PARCEL ID: 003S150351 Work is being performed by City Plumbing/Ryan Hughes contractor. Previous contractor info was entered in error. Please note that the contractor entered under the City Contractor system is correct. Thank you. Unit is 90,000 BTU gas furnace / cooling 3ton, 14 seer. NO new duct work, replacing existing equipment only. 1 new diffuser in basement."},{"number":"EP-2020-006593","date":"2020-11-10","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-04-07","scope":"30 AMP DRYER LINE,2-20 AMP CIRCUITS WASHER,GFI OUTLET BEHIND TOILET,5 RECESSED LIGHTS IN BATHROOM,2 ELECTRIC WALL MIRRORS,7 RECESSED LIGHTS AND CEILING FAN ,6 OUTLETS BEDROOM,HEATED TOWEL RACK,2 CLOSET OUTLETS,BATHROOM EXHAUST FAN WITH WIRING AS PER 2014 NEC"}],"storyTag":"Improved","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo."},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Exterior Window and Door Replacement"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"homestead","level":"verify","title":"Homestead is tied to owner occupancy and the deed","finding":"OPA shows the Homestead Exemption.","why":"Philadelphia limits Homestead to an owner’s primary residence. 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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. 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