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SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER PLANS. FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY\nHOUSEHOLD LIVING.","status":"Completed","outcome":"Granted with conditions","date":"2021-04-06","number":"ZP-2020-009198","relatedPermit":"ZP-2020-009198"}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":4,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":251600,"taxable":251600,"land":42800,"improvement":208800,"taxableLand":42800,"taxableImprovement":208800,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2017,"v":251600,"taxable":251600,"land":75480,"improvement":176120,"taxableLand":75480,"taxableImprovement":176120,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2018,"v":251600,"taxable":251600,"land":75480,"improvement":176120,"taxableLand":75480,"taxableImprovement":176120,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2019,"v":404500,"taxable":404500,"land":121350,"improvement":283150,"taxableLand":121350,"taxableImprovement":283150,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2020,"v":395300,"taxable":395300,"land":118590,"improvement":276710,"taxableLand":118590,"taxableImprovement":276710,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2021,"v":395300,"taxable":395300,"land":118590,"improvement":276710,"taxableLand":118590,"taxableImprovement":276710,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2022,"v":395300,"taxable":395300,"land":118590,"improvement":276710,"taxableLand":118590,"taxableImprovement":276710,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2023,"v":474400,"taxable":474400,"land":94880,"improvement":379520,"taxableLand":94880,"taxableImprovement":379520,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2024,"v":474400,"taxable":474400,"land":94880,"improvement":379520,"taxableLand":94880,"taxableImprovement":379520,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2025,"v":692600,"taxable":692600,"land":138520,"improvement":554080,"taxableLand":138520,"taxableImprovement":554080,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2026,"v":692600,"taxable":592600,"land":138520,"improvement":554080,"taxableLand":138520,"taxableImprovement":454080,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":100000},{"y":2027,"v":697900,"taxable":597900,"land":139580,"improvement":558320,"taxableLand":139580,"taxableImprovement":458320,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":100000}],"taxNow":8295,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"188400","date":"2008-11-14","work":"Alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2009-02-19","scope":"INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO INCLUDE THE REMOVE AND REPLACING NON LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS THROUGHOUT WITH FRAMING AS NEEDED TO CREATE NEW BEDROOMS/BATHROOM, CEILINGS INCLUDED. INSULATE ALL EXTERIOR WALLS WITH R-13 OR R-19. INSTALL NEW KITCHEN CABINETS/COUNTERTOPS, TILE, CARPETS, MOULDING, INTERIOR DOORS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL AND HVAC. APPLICANT AGREES TO LIMIT CONSTRUCTION TO COMPLY WITH EZ PERMIT STANDARD DATED FEBRUARY, 2007. DEVIATION FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN THE REVOCATION OF THIS PERMIT AND THE IMPOSITION OF FURTHER PENALTIES."},{"number":"196189","date":"2009-01-09","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2009-02-05","scope":"RE-USED EXISTING HEATER & RETO-FITTING DUCT-WORK TO MEET MANUFACTOR'S SPECS. INSTALL A/C (UNIT PLACED IN THE BASEMENT) CONDENSER SET REAR YARD."},{"number":"238359","date":"2009-09-21","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2015-10-07","scope":"REPLACE HOUSE TRAP AND LATERAL"},{"number":"722126","date":"2016-09-15","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-09-20","scope":"REPLACE COMBO CURB TRAP WITH 5\" C.I. CURB TRAP, NEW 4\" STAND PIPE AND FAI PA20162461166 SELF CERTIFICATION NO LONGER ACCEPTED ALL TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION."},{"number":"ZP-2020-009198","date":"2021-03-31","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ABOVE AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER PLANS. FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING."},{"number":"RP-2021-008209","date":"2021-08-27","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2023-05-04","scope":"FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION ABOVE AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER PLANS."},{"number":"PP-2022-000850","date":"2022-01-19","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2023-05-04","scope":"3 WC,2 TUBS,3 LAVATORIES,1 LL,1 KS,1 WH"},{"number":"EP-2022-001817","date":"2022-03-08","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-12-14","scope":"Electrical installation for home renovation. -Installation of electrical wiring, receptacles, fixtures, and devices according to drawings submitted. -Upgrade of electrical equipment and service from 100amps to 200amp service. -Wiring, devices, circuits to be installed as per 2014 NEC. -12 awg to be used for receptacles. #14awg to be used for lighting circuits."},{"number":"MP-2022-001510","date":"2022-03-14","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2023-05-04","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. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. (Install a 3 ton Direct Vent Natural Gas & AC System including ductwork at the above address. 16 supply and return diffusers)."}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":2.16,"timeline":[{"y":2008,"k":"permit","w":"Alteration"},{"y":2009,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2009,"k":"sale","p":356500},{"y":2009,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2015,"k":"sale","p":379000},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New construction, addition, GFA change"},{"y":2021,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal granted with conditions"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"449045","type":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot","status":"Inactive","businessName":"WWC GROUP LLP","legalName":"WWC GROUP LLP","address":"1929 KATER ST","revenueCode":"3219","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2008-06-17","latestIssueDate":"2008-06-17","expirationDate":"2009-02-28","inactiveDate":"2012-09-27"}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"449045","type":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot","businessName":"WWC GROUP LLP","legalName":"WWC GROUP LLP","issuedDate":"2008-06-17","latestIssueDate":"2008-06-17","closureDate":"2012-09-27","expirationDate":"2009-02-28","inactiveDate":"2012-09-27","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","signals":[{"kind":"permit-mismatch","level":"watch","title":"Assessment/permit mismatch","summary":"The assessment jumped 46% in 2025, but no matching permit appears in the property timeline.","evidence":["assessment moved from $474,400 to $692,600","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":"Appeal #ZP-2020-009198: Completed · Granted with conditions; related permit ZP-2020-009198.","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":"3 permits not marked completed: RP-2021-008209 (Expired), PP-2022-000850 (Expired), MP-2022-001510 (Expired). At least one row also carries a completion date, so the City fields conflict.","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":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"3 failed, 3 passed, and 0 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on Nov 28, 2008.","why":"A PASSED or FAILED value applies to that inspection visit. CLOSED is a separate source status; none of the three alone proves the parent permit or violation case closed—or describes today’s condition.","action":"Open the parent case/permit for each material failure and confirm its later disposition.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections-by-permit-type/"},{"id":"business-license","level":"verify","title":"A historical business license is not current operating authority","finding":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot #449045: Inactive since Sep 27, 2012","why":"A license record proves the licensed activity existed at that time. An inactive or expired license does not establish that the business still operates—or that it may legally reopen under the same use.","action":"If business income matters, verify the current tenant, use registration, and active license in eCLIPSE.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/licenses/business-licenses/"},{"id":"homestead","level":"verify","title":"Homestead is tied to owner occupancy and the deed","finding":"OPA shows the Homestead Exemption.","why":"Philadelphia limits Homestead to an owner’s primary residence. The City says a deed change can require a new application or update.","action":"A buyer should apply in their own name and not assume the seller’s benefit continues.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/documents/homestead-exemption-application/"},{"id":"violations","level":"clear","title":"No open violation; closed history remains relevant","finding":"The fetched record shows 0 open and 5 historical violations across 2 cases.","why":"A closed case is materially better than an open one, but it does not by itself prove that every altered use, unit, or concealed condition matches today’s approvals.","action":"Use the closed cases to target the inspection and occupancy-file review.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/violation-and-order-types/"}],"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. 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"}]}