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SEE A/P # 1037633 FOR PLAN. ** AMEND FOR THE ADDITION OF A BASEMENT TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BUILDING PERMIT **, ** AMEND TO ADD EXTERIOR SPIRAL STAIRCASE FOR MECHANICAL ACCESS FOR CONDENSERS ON ROOF **"},{"number":"EP-2020-002537","date":"2020-06-03","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-06-30","scope":"Install a 200 amp service and new wire throughout a new single family dwelling per 2014 NEC."},{"number":"MP-2020-001756","date":"2020-07-10","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-09-17","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. Install (1) 92% Efficiency 60,000 BTU Furnace with ductwork, registers, grilles, and diffusers. Install (1) 3 Ton 13 Seer A/C Condenser."},{"number":"ZP-2020-007010","date":"2020-11-02","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OF CELLAR AND EGRESS WELL TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PERMIT #1029043 (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS)"},{"number":"PP-2020-005194","date":"2020-12-02","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-07-21","scope":"For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work."},{"number":"FP-2020-001400","date":"2021-01-20","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2022-01-25","scope":"For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13D and L&I Code Bulletin No. 1001-R1 (using a new 1.5 inch combined service line as per PWD Utility Plan dated 12/6/2019) throughout a new three (3) story attached structure to be used as Group R-3 (SFD), as per plans and hydraulic calculations; see AP#1038898 for new construction permit."}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":0.12,"timeline":[{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New construction, addition, GFA change"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2021,"k":"sale","p":473500},{"y":2024,"k":"sale","p":530000}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"0964182","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"Rong Mei Liu (Rental)","legalName":"Rong Mei Liu","address":"95 MONTANA ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":1,"issuedDate":"2024-10-25","latestIssueDate":"2024-10-25","expirationDate":"2025-10-24","inactiveDate":"2025-12-23"}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"0964182","type":"Rental","businessName":"Rong Mei Liu (Rental)","legalName":"Rong Mei Liu","issuedDate":"2024-10-25","latestIssueDate":"2024-10-25","closureDate":"2025-12-23","expirationDate":"2025-10-24","inactiveDate":"2025-12-23","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"permit-status","level":"attention","title":"A permit row needs file-level verification","finding":"1 permit not marked completed: FP-2020-001400 (Expired). At least one row also carries a completion date, so the City fields conflict.","why":"Issued work is not the same as approved final work. L&I uses final inspections and required certifications to close construction permits; expired, withdrawn, and completed are different City statuses.","action":"Open the permit file and confirm final inspections, holds, and any resulting occupancy certificate.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections-by-permit-type/"},{"id":"abatement","level":"verify","title":"A reduced taxable assessment is not a verified abatement","finding":"OPA’s numeric assessment fields show a reduced taxable assessment; BlockReport has no official program determination for this parcel.","why":"The numeric treatment can reflect an improvement abatement or another exemption. 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/"}]}