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FOR CONTINUED USE AS SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (HOUSEHOLD LIVING). 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SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPLICATION/PLANS."},{"number":"569021","date":"2014-10-22","work":"Zoning admin review","type":"ZP_ADMIN","description":"ZONING ADMIN REVIEW","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-10-22","scope":"TO AMEND A/P NO 548249 TO ADD A ROOF DECK AND PILOT HOUSE TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED STRUCTURE. FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A REAR DECK AT THE 2ND FLOOR LEVEL, AN EXTERIOR BALCONY AT THE 4TH FLOOR FRONT AND A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A PILOT HOUSE. FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH TWO (2) INTERIOR, ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES, ACCESSED BY A SHARED DRIVEWAY EASEMENT. SEE A/P NO 561089 FOR APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"576251","date":"2014-12-24","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-07-15","scope":"PROPOSED (4) STORY, SFD, WITH OFF STREET, (2) CAR GARAGE, ROOF TOP DECK WITH PILOT HOUSE - TOWNHOUSE \"G\" AS NOTED ON ATTACHED DRAWING. (SEE AP #575338 FOR PLANS, REVIEW AND DOCUMENTS)"},{"number":"603823","date":"2015-04-23","work":"Zoning admin review","type":"ZP_ADMIN","description":"ZONING ADMIN REVIEW","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2015-04-23","scope":"TO AMEND A/P NO 569021 TO ENLARGE PREVIOUSLY APPROVE PILOT HOUSE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION. SEE A/P NO 597838 FOR APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"612344","date":"2015-05-26","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2015-12-14","scope":"FOR AMENDMENT OF BUILDING PERMIT# 576251, ISSUED FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) STORY ABOVE GRADE PLANE SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING, TO EXTEND PREVIOUSLY APPROVED RESIDENTIAL ELEVATOR TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ROOF DECK LEVEL & FOR REVISIONS IN FRAMING & LAYOUT. SEE ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT# 608411 FOR APPROVED AMENDED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS."},{"number":"650764","date":"2015-11-13","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-07-15","scope":"NEW 2\" FIRE SERVICE. NEW PIPE, HANGERS, AND FITTINGS. NEW CITY APPROVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY,NEW BOOSTER PUMP, NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION. SPRINKLERS SYSTEM THROUGHOUT BUILDING IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R.**SEE A/P 642825 FOR PLAN**"},{"number":"663169","date":"2016-01-13","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-01-25","scope":"NEW 1\" WATER SERVICE HOUSE TRAP.FAI,HOUSE DRAIN & 5\" LATERAL PA1#2016-0111544 - 1 SET OF PLANS 7 APPLICATIONS 663167,663169,663171,663174,663176,663177,663178 \"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":"695441","date":"2016-05-26","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-07-15","scope":"FURNISH AND INSTALL WIRING FOR LIGHTS, RECEPTS, SWITCHES, SMOKE/CO DETECTORS 200AMP SERVICE COMPLETE WITH METER, 1 PANEL IN BASEEMENT AND 1 SUB PANEL ON 3RD FLOOR OF 4 STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER 2008 NEC (CC DISTRICT)"},{"number":"904824","date":"2018-11-05","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-07-15","scope":"AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED (4) STORY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE (PERMIT #576251)."},{"number":"979214","date":"2019-05-24","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-07-15","scope":"FOR AN AMENDMENT TO PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FIRE SUPPRESSION PERMIT AP#650764 TO COMPLY WITH BBS VARIANCE CAL#34005AAA TO REPLACE BOOSTER PUMP WITH TALCO HDR-50 FIRE PUMP, INSTALL A 2\" BUTTERFLY VALVE ON THE DISCHARGE SIDE OF THE PUMP, AND AN OS&Y VALVE ON THE SUCTION SIDE OF THE PUMP, AS PER REVISED PLANS AND CALCULATIONS; SEE AP#904824 FOR RATED FIRE PUMP ROOM; SEE AP#975524 FOR ALL DOCUMENTS."},{"number":"957983","date":"2019-06-18","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-07-15","scope":"FURNISH AND INSTALL WIRING FOR THE FIRE PUMP AS PER ATTACHED DRAWINGS. ALL WORK WILL COMPLY WITH 2008 NEC CODE. ELECTRICALY CONNECT FIRE PUMP.(CC DIST)"},{"number":"994294","date":"2019-07-17","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-07-22","scope":"INSTALL 3 GAS FURNACES, 40,000 BTU 95% EFF LOCATED IN BASEMENT, 40,000 BTU 95% EFF LOCATED ON 2ND FLR LAUNDRY ROOM, 60,000 BTU 95% EFF LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLR IN THE MECHANICAL ROOM...WITH AC UNITS 1.5, 2 AND 2.5 TONS"},{"number":"GM-2023-005584","date":"2023-06-21","work":"Wall Covering Replacement","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-04-08","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":"GM-2023-008497","date":"2023-09-19","work":"Roof Covering Replacement","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-11-16","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":"GM-2023-010291","date":"2023-11-17","work":"Masonry Facade Replacement","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-04-08","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":"ZP-2023-009213","date":"2024-01-17","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION AT THE FRONT AND ABOVE EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH COVERED ROOF DECK. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN."},{"number":"RP-2024-004617","date":"2024-05-14","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-04-10","scope":"For the erection of an addition and for interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work."},{"number":"EP-2024-006982","date":"2024-07-17","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-03-31","scope":"Al electric, including smoke detector, light fixtures and devices for an additional room and roof deck per plans"},{"number":"PP-2024-010445","date":"2024-08-02","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-04-08","scope":"Installation of one bar sink, and one rain leader on second floor."},{"number":"MP-2024-003522","date":"2024-08-13","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-04-02","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. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Install one branch duct for addition space"},{"number":"FP-2024-001879","date":"2024-09-05","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-04-02","scope":"EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the Relocation of Sprinkler Heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE 1 SPRINKLER HEAD TO ACCOMMODATE NEW WALL PLACEMENT"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2019,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 2 failed, 2 passed"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Wall Covering Replacement"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Roof Covering Replacement"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Masonry Facade Replacement"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New construction, addition, GFA change"},{"y":2024,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal granted with conditions"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-24","signals":[{"kind":"transition-activity","level":"watch","title":"Recent transition activity","summary":"The property has an unusually active paper trail worth monitoring for the next permit, inspection, deed, or listing.","evidence":["9 permit events since 2023","1 zoning/board appeal since 2023"],"caveat":"Record activity alone does not establish that a sale or redevelopment is planned."}],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Appeal #ZP-2023-009213: Completed · Granted with conditions; related permit ZP-2023-009213. Use permit #548249: 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":"building-certifications","level":"attention","title":"A life-safety certification appears expired","finding":"Sprinkler Certification: Certified through Jun 10, 2025","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":"Request the correction/reinspection and current filed certificate.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/maintenance-certifications/fire-protection-certifications/"},{"id":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"2 failed, 2 passed, and 0 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on Jul 16, 2019.","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 2 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/"}],"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"}]}