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FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE (MAXIMUM HEIGHT NOT TO EXCEED 38 FT) WITH CELLAR, INTERIOR OFF-STREET PARKING (GARAGE), REAR DECKS AT SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR LEVEL,","status":"CLOSED","outcome":"Granted","date":"2016-01-13","number":"26313","relatedPermit":"642785"}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":4,"abated":true,"assessmentExemption":true,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":126000,"taxable":126000,"land":61000,"improvement":65000,"taxableLand":61000,"taxableImprovement":65000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2017,"v":126000,"taxable":126000,"land":61000,"improvement":65000,"taxableLand":61000,"taxableImprovement":65000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2018,"v":165200,"taxable":165200,"land":165200,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":165200,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2019,"v":165200,"taxable":165200,"land":165200,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":165200,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2020,"v":165200,"taxable":165200,"land":165200,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":165200,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2021,"v":893900,"taxable":214530,"land":214530,"improvement":679370,"taxableLand":214530,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":679370},{"y":2022,"v":893900,"taxable":214530,"land":214530,"improvement":679370,"taxableLand":214530,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":679370},{"y":2023,"v":929700,"taxable":185940,"land":185940,"improvement":743760,"taxableLand":185940,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":743760},{"y":2024,"v":929700,"taxable":185940,"land":185940,"improvement":743760,"taxableLand":185940,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":743760},{"y":2025,"v":1324400,"taxable":264880,"land":264880,"improvement":1059520,"taxableLand":264880,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":1059520},{"y":2026,"v":1324400,"taxable":264880,"land":264880,"improvement":1059520,"taxableLand":264880,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":1059520},{"y":2027,"v":1324400,"taxable":264800,"land":264800,"improvement":1059600,"taxableLand":264800,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":1059600}],"taxNow":3708,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"313013","date":"2011-01-06","work":"Zoning","type":"ZP_ZONING","description":"ZONING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2011-01-06","scope":"FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINE TO CREATE TWO LOTS FROM ONE LOT."},{"number":"319564","date":"2011-01-13","work":"Use","type":"ZP_USE","description":"USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2011-01-13","scope":"PARCEL 2 - EXISTING 1 STORY BUILDING FOR USE AS L-4 DISTRICT WITH PARKING SPACE."},{"number":"330985","date":"2011-06-23","work":"Major alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2012-11-16","scope":"RENOVATIONS TO CREATE (2) RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS. CO FOR RESIDENTIAL UNITS ONLY. ENTIRE BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. NO OTHER WORK TO 1ST FLOOR/BASEMENT ON THIS PERMIT. CO AND USE REGISTRATION REQ FOR 1ST FLOOR/ BASEMENT. A LICENSED CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CONSTRUCTION WORK."},{"number":"357260","date":"2011-08-26","work":"Major alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2013-05-13","scope":"RENOVATION OF 1ST FLOOR SPACE FOR OFFICE. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEE USE PERMIT# 356639. BASEMENT FOR MECHANICAL ONLY"},{"number":"386616","date":"2012-02-06","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2012-05-10","scope":"INSTALL NEW 200 AMP SERVICE AS PER 2008 NEC (CC DISTRICT) COMMERCIAL GARAGE"},{"number":"397725","date":"2012-04-05","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2015-07-13","scope":"100AMP TEMPSERVICE,4 SETS OF LIGHT STRINGERS AND 5 GFCI CIRCUITS AS PER 2008 NEC"},{"number":"419750","date":"2012-08-01","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2012-09-12","scope":"INSTALL 5X4 CURB TRAP W/ FAI INTO BUILDING 4' MAIN DRAIN ROUGH PLUMBING FOR POWDER ROOM 1-WC 1-LAV SINK 3/4 WATER SERVICE PIPE FROM CURB INTO BUILDING"},{"number":"420179","date":"2012-08-03","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2012-08-28","scope":"INSTALLATION OF 5\" LATERAL TO MAIN SEWER"},{"number":"462334","date":"2013-05-06","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2013-05-13","scope":"AMEND PERMIT NUMBER 357260 TO REFLECT THE REMOVAL OF ONE ACCESSIBLE BATHROOM TO CREATE A PANTRY AS PER THE SEALED SUBMITTED PLAN. CALL THE INSPECTOR TO SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION."},{"number":"642785","date":"2016-01-28","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-01-28","scope":"FOR THE COMPLETE DEMO OF A ONE STORY GARAGE BUILDING. THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH CELLAR, FRONT GARAGE PARKING(EXISTING CURB-CUT)AND PILOT HOUSE TO ROOF DECK FOR USE AS A SFD."},{"number":"675239","date":"2016-03-09","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"EXPIRED","completedDate":"2017-03-30","scope":"CAP SAN & WATER AT CURB. SEAL LATERAL, SEAL FRESH AIR INLET AND REMOVE CURB TRAP PA1# 2016-0690524 \"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":"684638","date":"2016-05-03","work":"Demolition","type":"BP_DEMO","description":"DEMOLITION PERMIT","status":"EXPIRED","completedDate":null,"scope":"COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED (ALLEY ON ONE SIDE) ONE STORY, MASONRY AND WOOD GARAGE STRUCTURE BY HAND METHODS. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. COMPLETE SIDEWALK CLOSURE REQUIRED AS REFLECTED ON APPROVED SITE PLAN AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT. **21 DAY POSTING PERIOD WAIVED DUE TO ZBA CASE 26313, PERMIT 642785 PER SECTION A-303.2 OF THE PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE**"},{"number":"682660","date":"2016-06-27","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"EXPIRED","completedDate":null,"scope":"NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE STORY WITH CELLAR, FRONT GARAGE PARKING (EXISTING CURB CUT) AND PILOT HOUSE TO ROOF DECK FOR SINGLE FAMILY. NO DEMOLION PERMITTED THIS PERMIT - SEPARATE DEMOLITION IS PERMIT REQUIRED UNDERPINNING TO BE INSPECTED BY REGISTERED ENGINEER AS PER SPECIAL INSPECTIONS. MUST PERFORM IN SAFE MANNER AND PROTECT ADJACENT STRUCTURE FROM ANY MOVEMENTS. ADDITONAL PERMITS REQUIRED: ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HVAC,SPRINKLERS."},{"number":"800548","date":"2017-07-18","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-06-12","scope":"LATERAL SEAL PA20171990138 (SFD)\"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":"787241","date":"2017-08-21","work":"Demolition","type":"BP_DEMO","description":"DEMOLITION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-09-13","scope":"FOR THE COMEPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING, ATTACHED, ONE (1) STORY MASONRY STRUCTURE PREVIOUSLY USED AS A GARAGE; STRUCTURE TO BE DEMOLISHED BY HAND AND WITH HAND HELD TOOLS ONLY (MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT MAY BE USED FOR DEBRIS TRANSPORT AND SLAB REMOVAL ONLY, NO MECHANICAL DEMO OF STRUCTURE ABOVE GRADE); WORK ALSO INCLUDES REMOVAL OF FOUNDATION SYSTEM AND BASEMENT SLAB; PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. * ASBESTOS ABATEMENT REQUIRED * A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 7 FEET OF BUILDING FAÇADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. * SECTION A-303.2 WAIVED DUE TO ZBA APPROVAL OF ZONING UNDER AP#642785. * SPECIAL INSPECTIONS REQUIRED DUE TO OCCUPIED BUILDINGS W/IN SAFETY ZONE *PERMIT RECEIVED FROM DOWNSTAIRS*"},{"number":"818666","date":"2017-11-01","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-02-06","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF FOOTING AND FOUNDATION ONLY FOR AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE AS PER PLAN FOR A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING.NO UNDERPINNING OF FOUNDATION INCLUDED IN THIS PERMIT APPLICATION."},{"number":"834526","date":"2017-12-14","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-03-18","scope":"ERECTION OF A PROPOSED 3 STORY SFD WITH A CELLAR, AN INTERIOR OFF STREET PARKING, REAR DECK AT SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR LEVEL AND A ROOF DECK. SEE ATTACHED PLANS."},{"number":"848121","date":"2018-01-26","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-03-04","scope":"COMPLETE INSTALLATION OF 200AMP SERVICE,GROUNDING,COMPLETE WIRING OF HOUSE,INSTALL ALL DEVICES,RECESSED LIGHTS,EXHAUST FANS,SMOKES/CARBONS,TV AND TELEPHONE AS PER 2008 NEC (CC DISTRICT)"},{"number":"852516","date":"2018-02-27","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-03-18","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCRODANCE WITH NFPA 13D, WITH A 1 1/2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE PUMP, AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA."},{"number":"858026","date":"2018-03-28","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-03-18","scope":"INSTALL ONE 80,000 FORCED AIR FURNACE 90% WITH 3 TON A/C IN FIRST FLOOR MECH ROOM,INSTALL ONE 60,000 FORCED AIR FURNACE 90% WITH 3 TON A/C IN 3RD FL MECH ROOM"},{"number":"870852","date":"2018-04-25","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-04-27","scope":"INSTALL NEW 1.5\"RFSS WATER SERVICE,CURB TRAP,FAI AND MAIN DRAIN PA20181131593(SFD)\"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":"832926","date":"2018-05-01","work":"Zoning admin review","type":"ZP_ADMIN","description":"ZONING ADMIN REVIEW","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":null,"scope":"TO AMEND PREVIOUS ZONING PERMTI #642785. MINOR CHANGE TO ELIMINATE BALCONIES AT FRONT FACADE. PROPOSED 2ND FLOOR DECK AT OPEN COURT AREA, AND TO COMPLY WITH ALL DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS."},{"number":"880888","date":"2018-05-29","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-03-18","scope":"INSTALL 4-WATER CLOSET, 5-LAV, 4-TUB/SHOWER, 1-KITCHEN SINK, 1-BAR SINK, 2-WASHER BOXES, 1-DISHWASHER & GARBAGE DISPOSAL THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004"}],"storyTag":"Torn down & rebuilt","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2017,"k":"land","p":350000},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Demolition"},{"y":2017,"k":"demo"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"New construction"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"New construction"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Suppression"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning admin review"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","signals":[{"kind":"permit-mismatch","level":"watch","title":"Assessment/permit mismatch","summary":"The assessment jumped 42% in 2025, but no matching permit appears in the property timeline.","evidence":["assessment moved from $929,700 to $1,324,400","no permit shown in 2024-2026"],"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":"Appeal #14017: CLOSED · Granted with conditions; related permit 313013. Use permit #319564: 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":"3 permits not marked completed: 675239 (EXPIRED), 684638 (EXPIRED), 682660 (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":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"1 failed, 1 passed, and 2 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was CLOSED on Sep 13, 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":"violations","level":"clear","title":"No open violation; closed history remains relevant","finding":"The fetched record shows 0 open and 3 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"}]}