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(SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSTALLATION.) **APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS DOES NOT BESTOW ANY RIGHT TO ENTER UPON OR DISTURB THE ADJOINING PROPERTY WITHOUT THAT OWNER'S PERMISSION.**"},{"number":"716731","date":"2016-08-23","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-12-08","scope":"SEALING OFF LATERAL PA20162351999 (SFD)SELF CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED\",\"ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION\""},{"number":"721233","date":"2016-10-21","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-10-21","scope":"MANUAL DEMOLLITON OF 2 STORY BRICK STRUCTURE, LEAVE VACANT LOT FOR OWNER TO BUILD NEW STRUCTURE."},{"number":"721234","date":"2016-10-21","work":"Demolition","type":"BP_DEMO","description":"DEMOLITION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-12-07","scope":"FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLTION OF AN ATTACHED TWO-STORY STRUCTURE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FULL SIDEWALK AND STREET CLOSURE REQUIRED AS REFLECTED ON APPROVED SITE PLAN AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT"},{"number":"749234","date":"2017-01-11","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-07-21","scope":"INSTALL 5\" LATERAL,5\" CURB TRAP,5\" HOUSE DRAIN,(3)3/4\" WATER DISTRIBUTION LINES (MULTI FAMILY)- \"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\""},{"number":"745764","date":"2017-01-19","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-07-27","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 WITHIN THE GROUND FLOOR, AND NFPA 13R WITHIN THE RESIDENTIAL SPACE ON THE SECOND FLOOR THROUGH FOURTH FLOOR, WITHIN A NEW, FOUR (4) STORY STRUCTURE USED AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING, USING A NEW 2\" FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 2\" BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE, AS PER PLANS."},{"number":"738549","date":"2017-02-16","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-07-21","scope":"NEW ELECTRICAL WORK TO INCLUDE SWITCHES, RECEPTS, LIGHTS, SMOKES/CO DETECTORS, LOW VOLTAGE CABLING, INSTALL 400AMP SERVICE, 4 METER, 4 PANELS ANND GROUNDING AS PER 2008 (NORTH DISTRICT) INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER NFPA72"},{"number":"736579","date":"2017-02-22","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-07-21","scope":"NEW CONSTRUCTION: INTERIOR PLUMBING; 4 STORY 3 FAMILY DWELING - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004"},{"number":"765921","date":"2017-03-13","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-07-21","scope":"INSTALL 3 HEAT PUMPS WITH DUCTWORK (MULTI-FAMILY)"},{"number":"768227","date":"2017-04-28","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-04-28","scope":"THE PURPOSE OF THIS APPLICATION IS TO AMEND BUILDING PERMIT (AP# 701138) TI RECORD CHANGES REQUESTED BY OWNER DIRECTION VARYYING FROM THE STAMPED APPROVED PLANS. THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION SHALL MAINTAIN THE SAME NUMBER OF UNITS AND HEIGHT AS PRIOR PERMITTED. THE MODIFICATIONS INCLUDE ADDITION OF A ROOF PILOT HOUSE AND ROOF DECK AND REAR OPEN STAIRS TO 3RD FLOOR."},{"number":"757320","date":"2017-07-20","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-07-27","scope":"FOR THE AMENDMENT OF BUILDING PERMIT (AP#701138) TO REVISE THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION TO INCLUDE ADDITION OF A ROOF ACCESS PILOT HOUSE AND ROOF DECK, ASSOCIATED STAIRWAY, AND MINOR CHANGES TO INTERIOR LIVINGS SPACES."}],"storyTag":"Torn down & rebuilt","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2016,"k":"land","p":95000},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning/use"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Demolition"},{"y":2016,"k":"demo"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Suppression"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning/use"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Administrative"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"244657","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"NED VENTURES LLC","legalName":"NED VENTURES LLC","address":"2844 W STILES ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":1,"issuedDate":"2003-03-14","latestIssueDate":"2008-09-03","expirationDate":"2009-02-28","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22"},{"number":"654600","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"ML INVESTMENTS LLC","legalName":"ML INVESTMENTS LLC","address":"2844 W STILES ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":1,"issuedDate":"2015-02-10","latestIssueDate":"2016-06-11","expirationDate":"2017-04-30","inactiveDate":"2017-06-29"},{"number":"807186","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"2844 Stiles LLC","legalName":"2844 Stiles LLC ","address":"2844 W STILES ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":3,"issuedDate":"2019-03-27","latestIssueDate":"2026-02-26","expirationDate":"2027-03-26","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"807186","type":"Rental","businessName":"2844 Stiles LLC","legalName":"2844 Stiles LLC ","issuedDate":"2019-03-27","latestIssueDate":"2026-02-26","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2027-03-26","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true},{"number":"654600","type":"Rental","businessName":"ML INVESTMENTS LLC","legalName":"ML INVESTMENTS LLC","issuedDate":"2015-02-10","latestIssueDate":"2016-06-11","closureDate":"2017-06-29","expirationDate":"2017-04-30","inactiveDate":"2017-06-29","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"244657","type":"Rental","businessName":"NED VENTURES LLC","legalName":"NED VENTURES LLC","issuedDate":"2003-03-14","latestIssueDate":"2008-09-03","closureDate":"2012-12-22","expirationDate":"2009-02-28","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","units":3,"signals":[{"kind":"permit-mismatch","level":"watch","title":"Assessment/permit mismatch","summary":"The assessment jumped 37% in 2025, but no matching permit appears in the property timeline.","evidence":["assessment moved from $476,700 to $652,600","no permit shown in 2024-2026"],"caveat":"Not proof of unpermitted work; reassessment, corrected data, or a permit under another parcel can also explain it."}],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Use permit #576733: COMPLETED.","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":"building-certifications","level":"attention","title":"A life-safety certification appears expired","finding":"Sprinkler Certification: Certified through May 16, 2025; Fire Alarm Certification: Certified through May 16, 2025","why":"Fire-protection certifications apply to the named system and inspection period only; they are not a whole-building safety certificate. Philadelphia generally requires annual sprinkler, standpipe, fire-alarm, special-hazard, and emergency-power inspections where those systems exist.","action":"Request the correction/reinspection and current filed certificate.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/maintenance-certifications/fire-protection-certifications/"},{"id":"rental-license","level":"verify","title":"A rental license does not transfer with the deed","finding":"1 active Rental License record 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":"managing-agent","level":"verify","title":"Tax mail goes outside Philadelphia; owner residence still needs verification","finding":"OPA mails the property tax record outside Philadelphia (3332 PAPER MILL RD, HUNTINGDON VALLEY PA, 19006).","why":"A tax mailing destination does not establish where the owner lives. If a rental owner lives outside Philadelphia, the City requires a managing agent with a Philadelphia mailing address; the owner remains legally responsible.","action":"Verify the buyer’s residence and, if the buyer will live outside Philadelphia, identify the Philadelphia managing agent on the new license application.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/rent-or-sell-property/get-a-rental-license/"},{"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/"},{"id":"commercial-trash","level":"verify","title":"A separate Commercial Trash account may apply","finding":"OPA classifies the parcel as multi-family. BlockReport does not receive a current Commercial Trash account balance.","why":"Philadelphia charges qualifying small commercial, mixed-use, and multi-unit properties that use City collection; exemptions and private collection can change applicability. A use category alone does not prove a fee is due.","action":"Check the Commercial Trash account inside the date-effective Property Payoff.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/2026-06-09-pay-your-trash-fee-bill-by-june-30/"}],"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. 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.","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"}]}