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EAST","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19123","beds":4,"baths":3,"stories":3,"lotArea":1100,"zoning":"RSA5","grade":"A-","basement":"A","heater":"A","centralAir":true,"extCond":"1","intCond":"1","garage":2,"homestead":false,"mail":"615 N 3RD ST, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19123","mailOut":false,"appeals":[{"type":"Zoning board appeal","grounds":"PERMIT FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE TEN (10) LOTS (PROPOSED PREMISES \"A\", PREMISES \"B\", PREMISES \"C\", PREMISES \"D\", PREMISES \"E\", PREMISES \"F\", PREMISES \"G\", PREMISES \"H\", PREMISES \"I\" AND PREMISES \"A.1\") AND ONE SHARED DRIVEWAY EASEMEN","status":"CLOSED","outcome":"Granted","date":"2014-06-17","number":"22728","relatedPermit":"526348"}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":0,"abated":true,"assessmentExemption":true,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":344900,"taxable":344900,"land":344900,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":344900,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2018,"v":217300,"taxable":217300,"land":200800,"improvement":16500,"taxableLand":200800,"taxableImprovement":16500,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2019,"v":217300,"taxable":217300,"land":200800,"improvement":16500,"taxableLand":200800,"taxableImprovement":16500,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2020,"v":224500,"taxable":224500,"land":54598,"improvement":169902,"taxableLand":54598,"taxableImprovement":169902,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2021,"v":224500,"taxable":224500,"land":54598,"improvement":169902,"taxableLand":54598,"taxableImprovement":169902,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2022,"v":1513600,"taxable":363264,"land":363264,"improvement":1150336,"taxableLand":363264,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":1150336},{"y":2023,"v":1513600,"taxable":302720,"land":302720,"improvement":1210880,"taxableLand":302720,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":1210880},{"y":2024,"v":1513600,"taxable":302720,"land":302720,"improvement":1210880,"taxableLand":302720,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":1210880},{"y":2025,"v":1513600,"taxable":302700,"land":302700,"improvement":1210900,"taxableLand":302700,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":1210900},{"y":2026,"v":1513600,"taxable":302700,"land":302700,"improvement":1210900,"taxableLand":302700,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":1210900},{"y":2027,"v":1513600,"taxable":302700,"land":302700,"improvement":1210900,"taxableLand":302700,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":1210900}],"taxNow":4237,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":true,"permits":[{"number":"80918","date":"2007-06-06","work":"Zoning","type":"ZP_ZONING","description":"ZONING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2007-06-06","scope":"RELOCATE LOT LINES TO CREAT 1 LOT FROM 8 LOTS;CONSTRUCT ON 3 & 4 STORY BUILDIN HAVING 9 DWELLING UNITS W/ACCESSORY PRIVATE PARKING GARAGE & OPEN LOT HAVING 9 PARKING SPACES W/ROOF DECKS & TERRACE W/RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS PER SUBMITTED PLAN"},{"number":"526348","date":"2014-06-18","work":"Zoning","type":"ZP_ZONING","description":"ZONING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-06-18","scope":"FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE TEN (10) LOTS (PROPOSED PREMISES \"A\", PREMISES \"B\", PREMISES \"C\", PREMISES \"D\", PREMISES \"E\", PREMISES \"F\", PREMISES \"G\", PREMISES \"H\", PREMISES \"I\" AND PREMISES \"A.1\") AND ONE SHARED DRIVEWAY EASEMENT FROM ONE (1) DEEDED LOT (613-25 N 3RD STREET) AND TWO (2) OFFICE OF PROPERTY ASSESSMENT ACCOUNTS (613 N 3RD STREET AND 615-25 N 3RD STREET). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPLICATION/PLANS. ON PREMISES \"A\": FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A REAR DECK AT THE 2ND FLOOR LEVEL AND AN EXTERIOR BALCONY AT THE 4TH FLOOR FRONT. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPLICATION/PLANS. FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. ON PREMISES \"B\" THROUGH \"I\": THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A REAR DECK AT THE 2ND FLOOR LEVEL AND AN EXTERIOR BALCONY AT THE 4TH FLOOR FRONT. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPLICATION/PLANS. FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH TWO (2) INTERIOR, ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES, ACCESSED BY A SHARED DRIVEWAY EASEMENT. ON PREMISES \"A.1\": FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPLICATION/PLANS. FOR USE AS NON-ACCESSORY STRUCTURED PARKING WITH ONE (1) PARKING SPACE ACCESSED BY A SHARED DRIVEWAY EASEMENT."},{"number":"548244","date":"2014-07-10","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-07-10","scope":"FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE TEN (10) LOTS (PROPOSED PREMISES \"A\", PREMISES \"B\", PREMISES \"C\", PREMISES \"D\", PREMISES \"E\", PREMISES \"F\", PREMISES \"G\", PREMISES \"H\", PREMISES \"I\" AND PREMISES \"A.1\") AND ONE SHARED DRIVEWAY EASEMENT FROM ONE (1) DEEDED LOT (613-25 N 3RD STREET) AND TWO (2) OFFICE OF PROPERTY ASSESSMENT ACCOUNTS (613 N 3RD STREET AND 615-25 N 3RD STREET). ON PREMISES \"A\": FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A REAR DECK AT THE 2ND FLOOR LEVEL AND AN EXTERIOR BALCONY AT THE 4TH FLOOR FRONT. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPLICATION/PLANS. FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. ON PREMISES \"B\" THROUGH \"I\": THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A REAR DECK AT THE 2ND FLOOR LEVEL AND AN EXTERIOR BALCONY AT THE 4TH FLOOR FRONT. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPLICATION/PLANS. FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH TWO (2) INTERIOR, ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES, ACCESSED BY A SHARED DRIVEWAY EASEMENT. ON PREMISES \"A.1\": FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPLICATION/PLANS. FOR USE AS NON-ACCESSORY STRUCTURED PARKING WITH ONE (1) PARKING SPACE ACCESSED BY A SHARED DRIVEWAY EASEMENT. SEE A/P NO 526348 FOR SUBDIVISION PLANS, SEE A/P NO 548243 FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION PLANS."},{"number":"569018","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 548244 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":"576246","date":"2014-12-24","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"CLOSED","completedDate":null,"scope":"PROPOSED (4) STORY, SFD, WITH OFF STREET, (2) CAR GARAGE, ROOF TOP DECK WITH PILOT HOUSE - TOWNHOUSE \"D\" AS NOTED ON ATTACHED DRAWING.(SEE AP #575338 FOR PLANS, REVIEW AND DOCUMENTS)"},{"number":"603818","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 569018 TO ENLARGE PREVIOUSLY APPROVE PILOT HOUSE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION. SEE A/P NO 597838 FOR APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"612339","date":"2015-05-26","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2015-12-14","scope":"FOR AMENDMENT OF BUILDING PERMIT# 576246, 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":"675313","date":"2016-03-09","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-05-11","scope":"INSTALL (3) HVAC SYSTEMS WITH DUCTWORK. (SFD)"},{"number":"890309","date":"2018-07-03","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-05-11","scope":"Installation of (3) hvac units with a/c (including ductwork and all associated accessories). sfd"},{"number":"904814","date":"2018-10-18","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-11-09","scope":"AMENDED BUILIDNG PERMIT APPLICATION TO PREVIOUSLY APPOVED (4) STORY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE (PERMIT #576246)"},{"number":"941713","date":"2019-01-15","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-03-18","scope":"INSTALL 5X4 CURB TRAP FAI"},{"number":"952641","date":"2019-02-26","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-03-18","scope":"INSTALL NEW 1\" DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE, INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004"},{"number":"977674","date":"2019-05-17","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-05-11","scope":"CAST IRON DRAIN LINES & PEX WATER LINES FOR 5-TOILETS, 5-WATER CLOSET, 2-TUBS, 2-SHOWERS DRAIN, 2-HOSE BIBS, 1-KITCHEN SINK, 1-BAR SINK, & LAUNDRY & SEWAGE EJECTOR"},{"number":"909680","date":"2019-06-20","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-05-11","scope":"INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13-R WITH A FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION, BACKKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND 2\" SERVICE LINE, THROUGHOUT A FOUR (4) STORIES STRUCTURE. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRE FOR ALL PLUMBING WORK (SEE A/P# 909678 FOR PLAN/APPLICATION)"},{"number":"1019631","date":"2019-10-16","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-04-23","scope":"FURNISH AND INSTALL ELECTRICAL WIRING/DEVICES 200AMP SINGLE PHASE SERVICE AS PER 2014 NEC"},{"number":"1035201","date":"2020-01-30","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-04-23","scope":"FURNISH AND INSTALL WIRING FOR THE FIRE PUMP AS PER ATTACHED DRAWINGS. ALL WORK WILL COMPLY WITH 2014 NEC. ELECTRICALLY CONNECT FIRE PUMP.(CC DIST)"},{"number":"RP-2021-005854","date":"2021-04-27","work":"New Construction (Stand Alone)","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-05-11","scope":"PROPOSED (4) STORY, SFD, WITH OFF STREET, (2) CAR GARAGE, ROOF TOP DECK WITH PILOT HOUSE - TOWNHOUSE \"D\" AS NOTED ON ATTACHED DRAWING.(SEE AP #575338 FOR PLANS, REVIEW AND DOCUMENTS)"},{"number":"GM-2022-009757","date":"2022-11-07","work":"Wall Covering Replacement","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-10-26","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-2023-004380","date":"2023-05-18","work":"Masonry Facade Replacement","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-10-26","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-2023-006826","date":"2023-07-27","work":"Roof Covering Replacement","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-09-20","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":null,"timeline":[{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2019,"k":"viol","w":"L&I violation"},{"y":2019,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 1 failed, 1 passed"},{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction (Stand Alone)"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Wall Covering Replacement"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Masonry Facade Replacement"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Roof Covering Replacement"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Use permit #548244: 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: 576246 (CLOSED).","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":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"3 failed, 3 passed, and 0 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on May 22, 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":"deed-chain","level":"verify","title":"The latest nominal transfer is not a market sale—or a title opinion","finding":"The latest deed in the assembled record moved for nominal consideration.","why":"A $1 or nominal deed can be a valid family, estate, or entity transfer. It does not establish a sale price, clear title, or by itself prove a tangled title.","action":"Read the recorded deed and have the title search confirm every grantor, grantee, estate/probate step, lien, and authority to sell.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/property-lots-housing/get-a-copy-of-a-deed-or-other-recorded-document/"},{"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 3 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/"}],"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"}]}