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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":"GM-2025-000204","date":"2025-01-16","work":"Swimming Pool/Spa","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-05-15","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-2025-000501","date":"2025-03-24","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"For the erection of a covered patio addition to an existing detached structure and for site work, including the installation of a swimming pool. Sizes and locations as shown on plans."},{"number":"EP-2025-000709","date":"2025-03-25","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-09-04","scope":"Electrical permit for work associated with the construction of a new in-ground pool/spa (GM-2025-000204). Install a subpanel from the house panel to service the pool equipment. Supanel size at 50 amps. Install THW #6 wire in docndueit as per 2017 NEC."},{"number":"MP-2025-000478","date":"2025-03-25","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-05-15","scope":"FOR PIPING INSTALLATION FOR A POOL."},{"number":"RP-2025-000196","date":"2025-04-03","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-05-18","scope":"For the erection of a porch with cooking equipment, enclosing of the side porch, in-ground pool, and site improvement per plans. Separate permits required for all associated plumbing and electrical work."},{"number":"PP-2025-000499","date":"2025-04-08","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-05-15","scope":"Plumbing associated with the outdoor kitchen: Install (1) sink with 2\" pipe, connect to 4\" line in trench, (1) new macerator pump pit, (1) cleanout, connect to existing waste line at house. Plumbing for a bathroom remodel inside of the residence - toilet, shower, and sink."},{"number":"PP-2025-004519","date":"2025-04-08","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-05-15","scope":"Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-000196"},{"number":"MP-2025-002031","date":"2025-04-08","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-05-15","scope":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-000196"},{"number":"EP-2025-003139","date":"2025-04-10","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-05-12","scope":"Electrical Permit for combo RP-2025-000196"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":0.11,"timeline":[{"y":2011,"k":"sale","p":1145000},{"y":2019,"k":"sale","p":1275000},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Roof Covering Replacement"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Swimming Pool/Spa"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"New construction, addition, GFA change"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-23","signals":[{"kind":"transition-activity","level":"watch","title":"Recent transition activity","summary":"The property has an unusually active paper trail worth monitoring for the next permit, inspection, deed, or listing.","evidence":["9 permit events since 2023"],"caveat":"Record activity alone does not establish that a sale or redevelopment is planned."}],"legalChecks":[{"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. 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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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