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EACH STRUCTURE HAS A ROOF DECK OVER THE SECOND AND THIRD STORY LEVEL. ROOF DECK OVER THIRD STORY LEVEL IS ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. EACH BUILDING FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH TWO (2) ACCESSORY, INTERIOR OFF STREET PARKING SPACES IN THE BASEMENT ACCESSED BY A PRIVATE DRIVEWAY WITH A PROPOSED EASEMENT TEN (10'-0\")FEET IN HEIGHT GOING THROUGH ALL PROPOSED LOTS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLAN.***PLEASE REFERENCE AP#591088 FOR APPROVED PLANS AND DOCUMENTATION***"},{"number":"599422","date":"2015-10-23","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-08-30","scope":"FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXED OCCUPANCY STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE A PRIVATE PARKING GARAGE AT THE LOWER LEVEL AND A RESIDENTIAL THREE STORY ATTACHED DWELLING WITH A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A PILOTHOUSE. THERE ARE FIVE (5) DWELLING UNITS TOTAL WITH SHARED PLANS #597942, #599419, #599420 & #599421. **POST THIS PERMIT** **POST A MAJOR PROJECT SIGN**"},{"number":"715032","date":"2016-08-17","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-08-29","scope":"AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM W. TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE & TWO (2) BACKFLOW PREVENTION (BFP) ASSEMBLIES (ROZ & DCV), WITH PARTIAL ANTI-FREEZE PORTION AT UNDERGROUND AREA, TO SERVICE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED THREE (3) STORY ABOVE GRADE SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE COMMON PRIVATE UNDERGROUND PARKING GARAGE. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSTALL PER NFPA 13/13R. SEE FIRE SUPPRESSION PERMIT# 710125 FOR ALL APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS & CP-100 FORMS."},{"number":"773090","date":"2017-04-07","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-07-19","scope":"COMPLETE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ROUGH FOR 2 BATHS,1 POWDER ROOM AND KITCHEN SINK (SFD)PA20170791524 THE INSTALLATION SHALL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE, 2004. SELF CERTIFICATIONS ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED\",\"ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION\"."},{"number":"812192","date":"2017-08-29","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-07-19","scope":"INSTALL (1) HVAC SYSTEM WITH DUCTWORK. 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A change of use, unit count, exits, or fire rating can require a Building Permit and Certificate of Occupancy.","action":"Verify the lawful use, unit count, associated construction permits, and Certificate of Occupancy with L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-certificate-of-occupancy/"},{"id":"building-certifications","level":"attention","title":"A life-safety certification appears expired","finding":"Sprinkler Certification: Certified through Jan 13, 2026","why":"Fire-protection certifications apply to the named system and inspection period only; they are not a whole-building safety certificate. 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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/"}]}