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Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans."},{"number":"RP-2020-002147","date":"2020-07-08","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2021-09-24","scope":"EZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; INCLUDING UNDERPINNING, EXCAVATION, AND REMOVAL OF FOUNDATION SLAB. NO WORK MAY BE PERFORMED IN THE BASEMENT OR CELLAR)"},{"number":"EP-2020-005064","date":"2020-07-23","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Install a 200 service and re-wire one family dwelling (IRC BUILDING) as per 2014 NEC."},{"number":"EP-2020-007857","date":"2020-10-16","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-03-18","scope":"Replace all the existing knob and tube wiring with new Romex on all 3 floors of the dwelling. All new circuits will be done in accordance with the 2014 NEC codes. As follows Livingroom 7- duplex receptacles 1- single pole switch 1- ceiling light opening Kitchen 2- single pole switches 1- 20 amp 120 volt AFCI/GFI fridge circuit and receptacle 1- 20 amp 120 volt GFI dishwasher circuit and receptacle 2- 20 amp 120 volt AFCI/GFI counter circuits and four receptacles 1- 20 amp 120 volt microwave circuit and receptacle 1- ceiling light opening Foyer 2- 3way switches 1- single pole switch 1- duplex receptacle 1- CO/Smoke detector Dining room 6- duplex receptacles 1- single pole switch 1- ceiling light opening 2nd Floor Hallway 3- 3way switch 3- ceiling light openings 1- CO/ Smoke detector 2- duplex receptacle Front Bedroom 5- duplex receptacle 1- single pole switch 1- ceiling light opening 1- smoke detector Middle Bedroom 4- duplex receptacles 1- single pole switch 1- ceiling light opening 1- smoke detector Study 5- duplex receptacles 1- single pole switch 1- ceiling light opening 1- smoke detector 2nd Floor bathroom 2- GFI receptacles 2- ceiling lights 2- single pole switches 3rd Floor Front Bedroom 7- duplex receptacles 1- single pole switch 1- ceiling light opening 1- smoke detector 3rd Floor Rear Bedroom 6- duplex receptacles 1- single pole switch 1- ceiling light opening 1- smoke detector 3rd Floor Hallway and Landing 2- 3way switches 2- light openings 1- duplex receptacles 1- CO/Smoke detector 3rd Floor Bathroom 1- GFI receptacle 1- single pole switch 1- light opening Basement 1- single pole switch 4- keyless fixtures 2- GFI receptacles Exterior 2- weatherproof GFI receptacles 2- wall light openings"}],"storyTag":"Improved","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2012,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"Roof Covering Replacement"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2023,"k":"sale","p":625000}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-24","signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"permit-status","level":"attention","title":"A permit row needs file-level verification","finding":"3 permits not marked completed: 1034389 (Expired), RP-2020-002147 (Expired), EP-2020-005064 (Issued). 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":"homestead","level":"verify","title":"Homestead is tied to owner occupancy and the deed","finding":"OPA shows the Homestead Exemption.","why":"Philadelphia limits Homestead to an owner’s primary residence. The City says a deed change can require a new application or update.","action":"A buyer should apply in their own name and not assume the seller’s benefit continues.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/documents/homestead-exemption-application/"}],"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"}]}