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PHDC EZ Plumbing Permit - This permit is for the Alterations approved by the PHDC as per Work Order Number: 154371 - ? Bathroom remodel with three(3) fixtures being installed per the PPC 2018 for Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (PHDC) for the AMP repair program. (AMP) (Combo BLDG Permit RP-2021-009883)"},{"number":"EP-2021-006849","date":"2021-07-01","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-09-08","scope":"EZ ELECTRIC ALTERATIONS STANDARDS - This permit is for the Alterations approved by the PHDC as per Work Order Number: 154371 - Bathroom - Install ground fault receptacle with dedicated circuit, Light Fixture for Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (PHDC) for the (AMP) Program 1/2 bathroom remodel Electrical Permit for combo RP-2021-009883 for Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (PHDC) for the AMP repair program. 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This permit is for the Alterations approved by the PHDC as per Work Order Number: 154371 - 1/2 bathroom remodel and grab bars in both bathrooms for Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (PHDC) for the AMP repair program. (AMP)"},{"number":"GM-2021-013906","date":"2021-12-29","work":"Wall Covering Replacement","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2022-09-12","scope":"EZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans."},{"number":"PP-2025-003019","date":"2025-03-07","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2026-03-26","scope":"Replacing existing 40 gallon gas hot water heater"},{"number":"MP-2025-001460","date":"2025-03-12","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2026-03-26","scope":"EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacing existing gas warm air furnace. New furnace is 54 k btu. We are replacing furnace only. We are adapting to old duct work. No new ductwork is being installed . NO OTHER WORK PERMITTED ON THIS PERMIT. No penetrations to fire-rated assemblies. 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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. 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. It reports the seller’s knowledge; it is not a warranty, title search, code review, or substitute for inspections. Because OPA dates this building before 1978, separately obtain the required federal/City lead disclosures and any test results.","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"}]}