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INTERIOR ALTERATIONS PER PLANS AND UNDERPINNING AT FOUNDATION WALL PER ENGINEER'S PLAN. SPECIAL INSPECTION REPORTS SHALL BE FURNISHED TO FIELD INSPECTOR, SPECIAL INSPECTIONS TO BE CONDUTED BY GEORGES BALLOUZE, P.E.. 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THE FOOTPRINT / ENCROACHMENT OF THE NEW STEPS SHALL BE IDENTICAL TO THAT OF WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY THE STREETS DEPARTMENT. NO OTHER CHANGES TO ORIGINAL APPROVAL AUTHROIZED BY THIS PERMIT."},{"number":"1051294","date":"2020-02-20","work":"Wall Covering Replacement","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2020-12-28","scope":"EZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. 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It does not identify the ordinance, approval, start or end date, or continuation requirements after a transfer. 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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. 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