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SUBDIVISION AND RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE FIVE LOTS FROM ONE. FOR THE ERECTION OF FIVE NEW THREE STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS. EACH NEW STRUCTURE WILL HAVE A REAR DECK AT THE SECOND FLOOR, FOURTH STORY PILOT HOUSE, AND ROOF DECK. WITH ONE OFF STREET PARKING STALL PER BLDG."},{"number":"401615","date":"2012-07-24","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-06-02","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A 3 STORY SFD WITH ROOF DECK, REAR DECK, BALCONY AND OFF STREET PARKING STALL FOR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER SUBMITTED SEALED PLAN.PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK REQUIRES ADDITIONAL PERMITS. 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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. 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