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SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. * 21 DAY POSTING AND NOTICE WAIVED DUE TO ZBA HEARING CAL#32950. * NEWLY EXPOSED WALLS TO BE TREATED."},{"number":"1005935","date":"2019-10-22","work":"New Construction","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-09-24","scope":"CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A PILOT HOUSE WITH A DECK AT THE SECOND FLOOR REAR.FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH INTERIOR PARKING FOR ONE VEHICLE ACCESSED BY A SHARED DRIVEWAY**BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED AS PER NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT**ADDITIONAL PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL PLUMBING OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**SEE AP#961731 FOR APPROVED PLANS**"},{"number":"PP-2020-001621","date":"2020-05-11","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-09-24","scope":"NEW PLUMBING THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PLUMBING WORK, PEX AND PVC THROUGHOUT PROPERTY. (4)WATER CLOSETS, (5)LAVATORIES, (3)SHOWERS/TUBS, (1)SUMO PUMP/EJECTOR, (2)ROOF DRAINS, (1)KITCHEN SINK, (1)LAUNDRY TUB, (1)HOSE BIBB, AND(1)WATER HEATER AS PER 2018 PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE."},{"number":"MP-2020-001816","date":"2020-07-14","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-09-20","scope":"EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.*No roof top units* Installation of 1 80,000 btu 95% gas furnace with 3 ton 13 seer ac system with all required duct work. 14 registers"},{"number":"EP-2020-005226","date":"2020-09-16","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-09-24","scope":"new installation of 200 amp service and full house wiring"},{"number":"FP-2020-001310","date":"2020-09-24","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-09-24","scope":"INSTALL A NEW TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE FROM CURB TO BUILDING. SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PER NFPA 13R. SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS, PER NFPA 13R. SUPPLY AND INSTALL NEW 2\" CITY APPROVED BACKFLOW PREVENTER. SUPPLY AND INSTALL NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION. SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED BELLS, TAMPERS AND FLOW SWITCHES. 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It does not identify the ordinance, approval, start or end date, or continuation requirements after a transfer. Once OPA verifies a specific active abatement, many common programs attach the benefit to the property for the remaining term rather than ending automatically at sale, but some require a new-owner filing and continued qualifying use or tax compliance.","action":"Obtain the OPA exemption/abatement determination and history, then underwrite the buyer’s bill from the verified program terms.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/taxes/property-and-real-estate-taxes/get-real-estate-tax-relief/get-a-property-tax-abatement/"}],"closingChecks":[{"title":"Property Sales Certification","body":"The seller must obtain Philadelphia’s certificate showing the base zoning, last use in the zoning record, and open violations. 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. 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It reports the seller’s knowledge; it is not a warranty, title search, code review, or substitute for inspections.","action":"Have the agreement and disclosure reviewed for this transaction’s coverage and exceptions.","url":"https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/real-estate-commission"}]}