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SCRAPE AND PAINT UNDER EAVES (ONE COAT). INSTALL CERAMIC TILE OVER CEMENT PORCH & BRACE STRUCTURAL LUMBER UNDER PORCH. DRYWALL, PATCH & SKIM COAT OFF KITCHEN.APPLICANT AGREES TO LIMIT THE CONSTRUCTION TO COMPLY WITH EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS, DATED FEBRUARY 2007. 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DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS."},{"number":"966136","date":"2019-04-12","work":"Major alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-05-07","scope":"INSTALL 14'FT X 15'FT DECK IN REAR. APPLICANT AGREES TO LIMIT THE CONSTRUCTION TO COMPLY WITH EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR DECKS, DATED JANUARY 2011. DEVIATION FROM THE STANDARD WILL RESULT IN REVOCATION OF THIS PERMIT AND IMPOSITION OF FURTHER PENALTIES."},{"number":"EP-2021-002926","date":"2021-03-25","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-07-22","scope":"10 - 15 Amp AFCI Circuit Includes and arc fault protected branch circuit to power devices, lights, and switches 4 - 20 Amp AFCI Circuit Includes and arc fault protected branch circuit to power devices, lights, and switches 1 - Provide and install a GFCI/switch combo device and properly pigtail and splice the grounding onto the device terminal. - Kitchen 30 - 15 amp Duplex Includes the Duplex style outlet, wiring, box, and cover 4 - 20 amp Duplex Includes the Duplex style outlet, wiring, box, and cover. 2 - Exterior receptacle 15 amp GFCI Includes the GFCI outlet, wiring, box, and weatherproof cover. 4 - 20 amp GFCI Includes the GFCI outlet NEMA 5-15R, wiring, box, and cover plate. 13 - Light Switch ( One Location) Includes a toggle switch, wiring, box, and cover plate. 6 - 3way Light Switch (Two Locations for each area)Includes a 3way toggle switch, wiring, box, and cover plate. 15 - Light Fixture or ceiling fan location (Standard Weight) Includes the wiring, a ceiling fan rated box, and the installation 1 - Closet Light Includes the wiring, an electrical box, and the installation of a closet rated light fixture. 6 - REWIRE EXISTING KITCHEN RECESSED LIGHTING LOCATIONS AND INSTALL UPDATED LED TRIM 1 - Door Light Includes the wiring, and the installation 4 - Lamp Holder Includes the wiring, electrical box, and the installation of a provided utility lamp holder fixture and lamp. 4 - Smoke & Carbon monoxide detector Includes the wiring, electrical box, and the installation of a provided smoke & carbon monoxide detector 6 - Smoke detector Includes the wiring, electrical box, and the installation of a provided smoke detector 100amp 20circuit sub-panel for the 3rd floor CONDUIT PROTECTION OF REAR EXTERIOR MAIN CABLE Installation of whole house Square D Complete Home Surge Protective (CHSP) device. 200amp 40ckt Homeline Service Fish Only As per 2014 nec"},{"number":"PP-2021-005652","date":"2021-04-06","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-11-22","scope":"Walls are open, and everything is exposed for us to perform the work. 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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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