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AMENDMENT #1: TO INCLUDE AN INCREASE IN THE GROSS FLOOR AREA (1,400 SQ. FT. TO 1,473 SQ.FT.) TO THE PROPOSED ADDITION AT THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR AREA AS PER THE AMENDED ZONING PLAN."},{"number":"RP-2024-012591","date":"2024-12-09","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-04-16","scope":"REAR THIRD STORY ADDITION. INTERIOR ALTERATIONS. NO UNDERPINNING IS APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT This amendment corrects a minor inconsistency between the structural and architectural set. The approved structural set includes minor scope in the basement. A revised architectural set was added to this Amendment request to match the approved structural set.**only work in the basement is small reinforcement of piers for supports for addition. no underpinning or excavation below neighboring foundation -as per special inspections to confirm. **."},{"number":"PP-2025-005566","date":"2025-05-04","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-04-16","scope":"Basement: (1) Electric water heater 1st Floor: (1) Kitchen sink 2nd Floor: (1) Bath-tub, (1) LAV (1) Water Closet (1) Laundry box 3rd Floor: (1) Shower, (1) LAV, (1) Water Closet"},{"number":"PP-2025-007670","date":"2025-06-25","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-07-22","scope":"Replace 3/4\" Water service Replace curb trap, F.A.I., and main drain into the interior."},{"number":"EP-2025-005880","date":"2025-06-25","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-12-15","scope":"Full wiring new 200-amp service"},{"number":"MP-2025-002967","date":"2025-08-01","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-04-16","scope":"EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Additional permits may be required. Additional of a full ducted hvac system including gas furnace with AC. As well as a single zone minisplit on top floor. 9 supplies and 6 returns. 1 furnace and 1 ac tied into ductwork. 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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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