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PILOT HOUSE(TO CONTAIN STAIR AND LANDING ONLY) TO ACCESS A ROOF DECK ABOVE THE ROOF. *SEE AP# 590107 FOR APPROVED PLANS* MINIMUM 1\" SERVICE REQUIRED FOR FIRE SPRINKLER"},{"number":"610891","date":"2015-05-18","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-07-01","scope":"INSTALLING 3 TOILETS,3 BATH TUBS,1KS,1 WASHER BOX AND 3 VANITY.CURB TRAP,FAI,LATERAL AND 1\" WATER SERVICE (SFD)SELF CERTIFICATION'S 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":"616559","date":"2015-11-04","work":"Zoning admin review","type":"ZP_ADMIN","description":"ZONING ADMIN REVIEW","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2015-11-04","scope":"ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW FOR AP# 520462 TO ADD REAR LANDING AND STAIRS TO GRADE"},{"number":"663974","date":"2016-01-15","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-07-01","scope":"INSTALL 2 HVAC UNITS WITH DUCTWORK(SFD)"},{"number":"672571","date":"2016-02-26","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-07-07","scope":"200 AMP MAIN SYSTEM. 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THIS WORK ACTIVITY SHALL BE PERFORMED BY CONTRACTORS & SUB-CONTRACTORS LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.SHARED PLANS WITH #661099 & #661100. **POST THIS PERMIT** **POST THE PROJECT INFORMATION SIGN**"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":0.3,"timeline":[{"y":2015,"k":"permit","w":"New construction"},{"y":2015,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2015,"k":"viol","w":"L&I violation"},{"y":2015,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning admin review"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Suppression"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Major alteration"},{"y":2016,"k":"sale","p":450000},{"y":2017,"k":"sale","p":480500},{"y":2017,"k":"sale","p":480500},{"y":2021,"k":"sale","p":584000}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-28","signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Appeal #22629: CLOSED · Granted; related permit 520462. 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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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