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FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION WITHIN THE SIDE LIGHT COURT AT FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR AND THE ERECTION OF A THIRD FLOOR ADDITION TO INCLUDE ROOF DECK TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON SUBMITTED PLAN."},{"number":"547929","date":"2014-08-29","work":"Addition","type":"BP_ADDITON","description":"ADDITION PERMIT","status":"EXPIRED","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS OF NON-BEARING ELEMENTS. FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE BASEMENT, 1ST & 2ND FLOORS. FOR THE ERECTION OF A ONE STORY ADDITION TO CREATE A THIRD STORY WITH DECK. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. THIS WORK ACTIVITY SHALL BE PERFORMED BY CONTRACTORS & SUB-CONTRACTORS LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. POST PERMIT & PROJECT INFORMATION SIGN."},{"number":"630438","date":"2015-08-07","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-01-24","scope":"EXTENSION OF PERMIT #547929 PURSUANT TO PA ACT 46 OF 2010 AS MODIFIED BY ACT 87 OF 2012. THIS EXTENSION TO EXPIRE ON JULY 1, 2016 UNLESS EXTENDED BY OTHER PORTIONS OF THE PHILADELPHIA CODE. CONTACT DISTRICT OFFICE TO INSTITUTE THE REQUIRED INSPECTIONS. CHANGE OF CONTRACTOR."},{"number":"631770","date":"2015-08-13","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-01-24","scope":"MAIN DRAIN, FIXTURES,STACKS,KS, DW,NEW WATER SUPPLY LINES ON 1ST FL, POWDER RM,INSTALL 3PC BTHRM ON 2ND AND 3RD FL,INSTALL WM,HWH,LT, CONDENSATE DRAIN AND FRONT RAIN WATER CONDUCTOR (SFD)THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004"},{"number":"652765","date":"2015-11-19","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-03-21","scope":"REPLACE RECEPTACLES, SWITCHES AND LIGHTING,INSTALL 200A SERVICE... IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2008 NEC FOR A ONE FAMILY BUILDING"},{"number":"654076","date":"2015-11-24","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-01-19","scope":"INSTALLATION OF (1) HVAC UNIT (INCLUDING DUCTWORK AND ASSOCIATED ACCESSORIES). 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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. 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