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DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS."},{"number":"EP-2020-011536","date":"2020-12-22","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-06-24","scope":"Installation of a 5.2kW (DC) solar system, consisting of (16) HANWHA Q.PEAK DUO-G5 325W MODULES, AND (16) ENPHASE IQ7-60-2-US MIRCOINVERTERS AS PER 2014 NEC."},{"number":"GM-2023-005574","date":"2023-06-21","work":"Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings)","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2024-01-12","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-2023-008263","date":"2023-08-28","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-08-13","scope":"For a rear open deck to an existing detached structure, size and location as shown on plan. PERMIT AMENDED ON 1/2/24: RELOCATED WOOD STAIRCASE AND REVISE SIZE OF THE DECK, SIZE AND LOCAITON PER REVISED PLAN."},{"number":"RP-2023-008097","date":"2023-10-17","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-08-13","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A DECK AT THE REAR OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. AMENDMENT APPROVED AS OF 1/18/2024:AMEND ORIGINAL PERMIT TO RESIZE THE REAR DECK WITH RELOCATION OF WOOD STAIRCASE, AND MODIFICATION TO THE PROPOSED FOOTING."},{"number":"PP-2024-012501","date":"2024-09-10","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-09-19","scope":"Replace section of house drain, house trap and fresh air inlet."},{"number":"PP-2025-005475","date":"2025-04-24","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2026-02-11","scope":"Repair curb trap FAI"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2001,"k":"sale","p":315000},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Alteration"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Deck (Exist. 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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"}]}