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PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2007-11-01","scope":"REMOVE / REPLACE FRONT WALL WITH 4\" CMU ( BACK ) & 4\" BRICK VENEER ON EXISTING FOUNDATION WITH WALL TIES EVERY FLOOR LEVEL, BRICK TIES EVERY 2 SQUARE FEET AND WEEPHOLES 33\" ON CENTER."},{"number":"94903","date":"2007-08-08","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":null,"scope":"REPLACE AND INSTALL 200AMP SVS AND INSTALL 6 OUTLETS (2 ON EACH FL) (CC DIST)"},{"number":"288547","date":"2010-06-30","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2010-07-12","scope":"CURB TRAP BACK TO FRONT WALL"},{"number":"759979","date":"2017-02-16","work":"Use","type":"ZP_USE","description":"USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-02-16","scope":"FOR A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE FROM CELLAR THRU FIRST FLOOR ( USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH TWO(2) 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NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION."},{"number":"762454","date":"2017-04-05","work":"Major alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"EXPIRED","completedDate":"2019-04-17","scope":"FOR A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO CREATE A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS ABOVE WITHIN AN EXISTING 3-1/2 STORY STRUCTURE. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. ** ALL ASBESTOS TO BE TREATED & REMOVED PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT. ** SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR TENANT FIT-OUT (AND C.O.)."},{"number":"809285","date":"2017-09-01","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"EXPIRED","completedDate":"2019-04-02","scope":"INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 & 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2\" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 2-1/2\" AMES 2000SS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA."},{"number":"825927","date":"2017-10-23","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"EXPIRED","completedDate":null,"scope":"EZ PLUMBING PERMIT - INSTALL 2 TOILETS, 2 SHOWER, 2 LAV SINK, 2 KITCHEN SINK, 2B GARBAGE DISPOSAL, 2 WASHING MACHINE AS PER THE 2004 PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE."},{"number":"819255","date":"2017-10-26","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-04-02","scope":"FOR AN AMENDMENT TO PREVIOUSLY ISSUED AP#762454, TO INCLUDE REVISIONS TO THE LAYOUT AND STAIRS, AS PER PLANS; NO OTHER CHANGES TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SCOPE OF WORK WITHIN AN EXISTING 3-1/2 STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE; NO CHANGE TO USES OF VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON 1ST FLR (SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR USE REGISTRATION, TENT FIT-OUT, AND C.O. PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY), W/TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ABOVE; SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MEP/FSP WORK; BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED AS PER NFPA 13 W/IN COMMERCIAL SPACES, NFPA 13R W/IN RESIDENTIAL SPACES; NO SIGNS ON THIS PERMIT."},{"number":"831709","date":"2017-11-15","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"EXPIRED","completedDate":"2019-04-02","scope":"INSTALL 2 HVAC UNITS WITH DUCTWORK (MIXED USE)"},{"number":"864414","date":"2018-04-25","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"EXPIRED","completedDate":null,"scope":"AMEND FIRE SUPPRESSION PERMIT NO. 809285 TO PROVIDE SPRINKLER PROTECTION IN ATTIC SPACE AND TO PROVIDE CPVC PIPING FOR NFPA 13 SYSTEM IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *ALL CPVC PIPING TO BE LISTED AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM F 442*"},{"number":"825924","date":"2018-07-23","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-05-06","scope":"INSTALL 40 LIGHT FIXTURES. RELOCATE 53 OUTLETS AND 25 SWITCHES, INSTALL NEW 400 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOUR METERS AS PER 2008 NEC. INSTALL NEW FIRE ALARM AS PER NFPA 72."},{"number":"CP-2022-000340","date":"2022-03-18","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-08-16","scope":"FOR DOCUMENTATION OF ALTERATIONS TO VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE (SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR USE REGISTRATION, FIT-OUT & C.O. PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AT THE 1ST FLOOR AND TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-3) AT THE 2ND THROUGH 3RD FLOORS (SEE AP#762454 AND AP#819255 FOR PRIOR APPROVALS) AND FOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO CREATE MECHANICAL SPACE AT THE ATTIC LEVEL. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT COMMERCIAL SPACE AND MINIMUM NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. **ATTIC NOT TO SERVE AS HABITABLE SPACE - FOR MECHANICAL ACCESS ONLY.**"},{"number":"PP-2022-008109","date":"2022-09-16","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-08-16","scope":"LEGALIZE TO INCLUDE 3 WC, 3 LAV, 2 SHOWER, 2 KITCHEN AND HUB"},{"number":"MP-2022-003059","date":"2022-09-19","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-08-16","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK."}],"storyTag":"Improved","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Suppression"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Administrative"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Administrative"},{"y":2018,"k":"viol","w":"3 L&I violations"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2019,"k":"viol","w":"L&I violation"},{"y":2019,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 2 failed, 1 passed"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"947229","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"Fang Zheng","legalName":"Fang Zheng","address":"163 BROWN ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":2,"issuedDate":"2024-03-20","latestIssueDate":"2026-03-10","expirationDate":"2027-03-19","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"947229","type":"Rental","businessName":"Fang Zheng","legalName":"Fang Zheng","issuedDate":"2024-03-20","latestIssueDate":"2026-03-10","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2027-03-19","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","units":2,"signals":[{"kind":"permit-mismatch","level":"watch","title":"Assessment/permit mismatch","summary":"The assessment jumped 47% in 2024, but no matching permit appears in the property timeline.","evidence":["assessment moved from $388,200 to $571,200","no permit shown in 2023-2025"],"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":"Use permit #759979: 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":"5 permits not marked completed: 762454 (EXPIRED), 809285 (EXPIRED), 825927 (EXPIRED), 831709 (EXPIRED), 864414 (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":"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":"lead","level":"verify","title":"Lead compliance is a separate record","finding":"OPA records a 1920 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":"2 failed, 1 passed, and 0 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on Jun 10, 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":"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 4 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/"},{"id":"building-certifications","level":"clear","title":"Filed system certifications are current in this dataset","finding":"Fire Alarm Certification: Certified through Nov 26, 2026; Sprinkler Certification: Certified through Sep 16, 2026","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"}]}