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BUILDING 7: A SEMI-DETACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE (BUILDING 7); FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (SEVEN (7) DWELLING UNITS). BUILDING 8: A DETACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE (BUILDING 8); FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (SIXTEEN (16) DWELLING UNITS). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE PLAN."},{"number":"CP-2022-003779","date":"2023-04-13","work":"New Construction","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-06-05","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED, TWO-STORY STRUCTURE OF TYPE VB CONSTRUCTION AS PER PLANS. FOR SIXTEEN (16) DWELLING UNITS WITH LAYOUT AS SHOWN. Board grants variance to allow the elimination of the required hand rail extension and landing requirement with the Proviso of no more than 2 risers on the exterior side of the door"},{"number":"CP-2022-003778","date":"2023-04-13","work":"New Construction","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-06-12","scope":"NEW CONSTRUCTION A THREE (3) STORY BUILDING FOR USE AS SEVEN (7) DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. AMENDED PERMIT APPROVAL REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ENGINEER SEALED MANUFACTURER'S TRUSS DRAWINGS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**"},{"number":"CP-2022-003777","date":"2023-04-13","work":"New Construction","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-06-04","scope":"For the erection of a new, three (3) story detached structure, to be used as Group R-2 (Fifteen (15) Dwelling Units), as per plans; separate permits required for all MEP/FSP work; building to be fully sprinklered throughout in accordance with NFPA 13R; if field conditions vary, contact design engineer prior to the start of any work; covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within seven (7) feet of the building facade in accordance with Section 3306 in the 2018 IBC (separate building and/or Streets Department permit required prior to start of any work); a site safety plan shall be submitted to the building inspector prior to the start of any construction; see ZP-2022-009563 for zoning/use approval; see SR-2022-015709 for work within the public right-of-way; amendment required for manufactured truss drawings."},{"number":"PP-2023-012142","date":"2023-09-16","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-06-04","scope":"All sanitary and domestic water piping. All fixtures and piping."},{"number":"PP-2023-012147","date":"2023-10-21","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-06-12","scope":"INSTALL 1-1/2 INCH WATER SERVICE, 1 BUILDING DRAIN, 1 CURB TRAP, 1 FAI, 11 WATER CLOSETS, 10 SHOWER/TUBS, 11 LAVATORIES, 2 HOSE BIBBS, 7 WASHING MACHINE BOXES, 17 FLOOR DRAINS, 7 KITCHEN SINKS, 7 HOT WATER HEATERS AND 1 BACKFLOW PREVENTER ACCORDING TO THE 2018 PPC AND PER PLANS"},{"number":"EP-2023-007488","date":"2023-11-20","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-06-05","scope":"Install new 600 amp/single phase service to 7 dwelling units and 1 house meter . Includes all wiring light fixtures, switches, receptacles and outlets. Install new fire alarm . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72,2018 PHILA FIRE CODE."},{"number":"EP-2023-011378","date":"2023-11-30","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-06-02","scope":"Installation of 200amp Temp Service as per NEC 2017"},{"number":"FP-2023-002880","date":"2023-12-28","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-06-03","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TWO-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13R."},{"number":"PP-2023-012150","date":"2024-01-10","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-06-05","scope":"All sanitary and domestic water piping. All fixtures and piping."},{"number":"FP-2024-000022","date":"2024-01-23","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-06-12","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NFPA 13R SYSTEM FOR A MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING SERVICED BY A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2-INCH WATTS LF007M1QT BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS"},{"number":"FP-2024-000054","date":"2024-01-25","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-06-05","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A TWO (2) STORY SIXTEEN (16) DWELLING UNIT BUILDING TO INCLUDE A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A TWO (2) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEE CP-2022-003779 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT."},{"number":"EP-2023-007489","date":"2024-01-31","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-05-29","scope":"Install (2) 600 amp/single phase services & meter banks and 1 house meter . Install wiring throughout (16) dwelling units. Install light fixtures, switches, receptacles and smoke alarms. Install new fire alarm system throughout. . All work in accordance with the 2017 nec. * Amend the permit to install the (2) 600 amp meter banks at the same location."},{"number":"EP-2023-007487","date":"2024-05-02","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-05-29","scope":"Install new (2) 600 amp/single phase service to 15 dwelling units and 1 house meter . Includes all wiring light fixtures, switches, receptacles and outlets. Install new fire alarm . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72,2018 PHILA FIRE CODE."},{"number":"MP-2024-001891","date":"2024-05-10","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-06-05","scope":"FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW HVAC SYSTEM TO SERVE THE NEW RESIDENTIAL (16 DWELLING UNITS) AS PER APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"MP-2024-001887","date":"2024-05-10","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-06-03","scope":"INSTALLATION OF NEW HVAC SYSTEMS WITHIN FIFTEEN (15) DWELLING UNITS IN BUILDING 6 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IMC REVIEW*"},{"number":"MP-2024-001888","date":"2024-05-10","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-06-12","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEM INCLUDING AIR HANDLER UNITS, REGISTERS AND DIFFUSERS WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AND ACCESSORIES AS PER PLANS."},{"number":"PP-2026-002757","date":"2026-03-10","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"replace 2\" WATTs 009 LF RPZ backflow preventer"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"0992497","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"Sharswood III Part 2 LLC","legalName":"Sharswood III Part 2 LLC","address":"1503 N 25TH ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":15,"issuedDate":"2025-10-30","latestIssueDate":"2025-10-30","expirationDate":"2026-10-29","inactiveDate":null},{"number":"0994021","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"Sharswood III Part 2 LLC","legalName":"Sharswood III Part 2 LLC","address":"1503 N 25TH ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":7,"issuedDate":"2025-11-20","latestIssueDate":"2025-11-20","expirationDate":"2026-11-19","inactiveDate":null},{"number":"0997478","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"Sharswood III Part 2 LLC","legalName":"Sharswood III Part 2 LLC","address":"1503 N 25TH ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":16,"issuedDate":"2026-01-14","latestIssueDate":"2026-01-14","expirationDate":"2027-01-13","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"0997478","type":"Rental","businessName":"Sharswood III Part 2 LLC","legalName":"Sharswood III Part 2 LLC","issuedDate":"2025-10-30","latestIssueDate":"2026-01-14","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2027-01-13","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","units":16,"signals":[{"kind":"transition-activity","level":"watch","title":"Recent transition activity","summary":"The property has an unusually active paper trail worth monitoring for the next permit, inspection, deed, or listing.","evidence":["12 permit events since 2023"],"caveat":"Record activity alone does not establish that a sale or redevelopment is planned."}],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"The record identifies more than one dwelling/use.","why":"Philadelphia says a zoning approval or Property Sales Certification can identify a use without proving that it was established under the Building Code. 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/"},{"id":"permit-status","level":"attention","title":"A permit row needs file-level verification","finding":"1 permit not marked completed: PP-2026-002757 (Issued).","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":"rental-license","level":"verify","title":"A rental license does not transfer with the deed","finding":"3 active Rental License records matched.","why":"If dwelling space is rented, the buyer must obtain a new annual Rental License; the seller’s license is not transferable. New applications require proof of ownership and legal occupancy, tax compliance, no open L&I violations, and lead compliance where applicable.","action":"Plan the buyer’s replacement license before settlement.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/rent-or-sell-property/get-a-rental-license/"},{"id":"lead","level":"verify","title":"Lead compliance is a separate record","finding":"OPA records a 1915 build year; BlockReport does not receive the Health Department’s unit-level lead certificate file.","why":"Philadelphia requires covered pre-March-1978 rentals to be certified lead-safe or lead-free for a new or renewed lease and for a new or renewed Rental License. A certificate is unit-specific; a renovation does not by itself create an exemption.","action":"Request the current lead certificate or City exemption for every dwelling unit.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/documents/lead-and-healthy-homes-resources-for-landlords/"},{"id":"deed-chain","level":"verify","title":"The latest nominal transfer is not a market sale—or a title opinion","finding":"The latest deed in the assembled record moved for nominal consideration.","why":"A $1 or nominal deed can be a valid family, estate, or entity transfer. It does not establish a sale price, clear title, or by itself prove a tangled title.","action":"Read the recorded deed and have the title search confirm every grantor, grantee, estate/probate step, lien, and authority to sell.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/property-lots-housing/get-a-copy-of-a-deed-or-other-recorded-document/"},{"id":"full-tax-exemption","level":"verify","title":"OPA shows a full exemption; its legal basis is unverified","finding":"OPA currently marks the land and building assessment fully tax-exempt; BlockReport does not receive the exemption determination or basis.","why":"Full OPA exemptions can have different legal bases, including government, religious, charitable/institutional, veteran, or other treatment. The current owner/use record is not a buyer’s tax forecast.","action":"Confirm the exact exemption basis, buyer eligibility, and next tax-year treatment directly with OPA.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/office-of-property-assessment/tax-exemptions-and-abatements/"}],"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/"}]}