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SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION. FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SEE A/P NO 576467 FOR LOT ADJUSTMENT PERMIT."},{"number":"645858","date":"2015-11-17","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-06-28","scope":"PROPOSED IS A THREE STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH AC ELLAR AND ROOF TOP DECK. ROOF TOP DECK IS ACCESSED BY A PILOT HOUSE TO BE USED FOR STAIR ACCESS ONLY."},{"number":"939838","date":"2019-01-08","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-04-08","scope":"200AMP SERVICE WITH 40 CIRCUITS PANEL & WIRING THROUGHOUT WITH RECEPTS, SWITCHES, LIGHTS, FIXTURES, INTERCONNECTED SMOKES & CO DETECTORS,LOW VOLTAGE PHONE/CABLE AS PER 2008 NEC (EAST DISTRICT)"},{"number":"939830","date":"2019-01-08","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-04-26","scope":"INSTALL (2) HVAC SYSTEMS 60,000 BTU 90% EFF (2) 2 TON AC BOTH ALL WITH DUCTWORK"},{"number":"952757","date":"2019-02-26","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-04-26","scope":"INSTALL HOUSE DRAIN,CURB TRAP,FAI,AREA DRAIN,1'WATER SERVICE,WASTE AND WATER LINES FOR 4-WATER CLOSETS,4-LAVS,2-BATHTUBS,2-SHOWERS,1-LAUNDRY,1-KITCHEN SINK,1-DISHWASHER,STACK AND WATER HEATER-PA1#20190532102-\"SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED\" - \"ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION\"THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004"},{"number":"946270","date":"2019-03-06","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-04-26","scope":"INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT NEW THREE STORY BUILDING WITH 1-INCH COMBINED LINE AS PER APPROVED PLAN."},{"number":"RP-2024-006165","date":"2024-06-10","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-05-27","scope":"EZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; INCLUDING UNDERPINNING, EXCAVATION, AND REMOVAL OF FOUNDATION SLAB.NO WORK MAY BE PERFORMED IN THE BASEMENT OR CELLAR unless its a existing habitable space verified by owner. NO STRUCTUAL WORK IN BASEMENT. Interior alterations to remove/replace ceilings, partitions, insulation, trim, cabinetry, and floor through 3 story owner-occupied single-family dwelling due to sprinkler activation. Work to include basement as per submitted owner affirmation and photos. 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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/"}],"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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