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Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. SEE PHC APPROVAL-NO EXTERIOR WORK PROPOSED OR APPROVED. INTERIOR DEMOLITON ONLY AS PER EZ STANDARD."},{"number":"ZP-2024-008776","date":"2025-01-29","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"For the erection of a one-story addition over rear 4th floor level with roof deck over it and with roof deck access structure and elevator access and for the erection of deck addition at rear 1st floor level and for the erection of roof deck at rear 4th floor level of an existing single-family structure, size and location as shown in the plan. Administrative review approved on 5/19/25: ADJUSTMENT OF PILOT HOUSE LOCATION TO BE ABOVE NEW ADDITION AT SOUTH SIDE OF PROPERTY (FORMERLY SHOWN ABOVE EXISTING ROOF AT NORTH SIDE OF PROPERTY). SEE REVISION CLOUDED ON SHEET C-101. No other changes. 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NO EXTERIOR WORK PROPOSED OR APPRVOED ON THIS PERMIT."},{"number":"PP-2025-007702","date":"2025-06-17","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-01-13","scope":"1.5\" domestic water service, curb trap, fresh air inlet, main drain"},{"number":"PP-2025-008100","date":"2025-08-04","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"New water and sanitary pipe throughout house. 41 fixtures."},{"number":"EP-2026-002462","date":"2026-04-01","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Install a new 600-amp electrical service, including meter socket, main circuit breaker panel, service conductors, and proper grounding and bonding. Furnish and install a 22 kW generator with automatic transfer switch for standby power. Install three (3) 200-amp subpanels and three (3) 100-amp subpanels, including all associated feeders, overcurrent protection, grounding, and terminations. Provide complete electrical distribution throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, lighting controls, receptacle outlets, and power for the elevator. Install branch circuits for all fixed appliances and equipment. Provide interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2017 NEC and per approved plans."},{"number":"MP-2026-001088","date":"2026-04-07","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 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."}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":3.07,"timeline":[{"y":2000,"k":"sale","p":645000},{"y":2024,"k":"sale","p":2625000},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo."},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"New construction, addition, GFA change"},{"y":2025,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal granted"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-21","signals":[{"kind":"post-purchase-work","level":"elevated","title":"Post-purchase work pattern","summary":"A recorded purchase followed by 7 permit events matches the early part of a renovate-and-resell sequence.","evidence":["purchase recorded in 2024","permit activity in 2025, 2026"],"caveat":"This does not show that the property is listed or that a sale is planned."}],"legalChecks":[{"id":"permit-status","level":"attention","title":"A permit row needs file-level verification","finding":"5 permits not marked completed: GM-2025-000332 (Expired), RP-2025-004107 (Issued), PP-2025-008100 (Issued), EP-2026-002462 (Issued), MP-2026-001088 (Issued). 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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. 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