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CONSTRUCT REAR DECK NO ROOF OR STAIRS TO GRADE SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON SUBMITTED PLAN."},{"number":"519095","date":"2014-03-06","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-05-27","scope":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT TO AMEND A/P#499406 TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL DETAILS AS SHOWN ON SUBMITTED PLAN."},{"number":"547892","date":"2014-07-08","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"EXPIRED","completedDate":"2016-03-01","scope":"INSTALL GAS FIRED, 90,000 BTU, 92% EFF, 3 TON CONDENSER, DIRECT VENT FURNACE AND RELATED DUCTWORK WITHIN SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING"},{"number":"549778","date":"2014-07-21","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-04-09","scope":"INSTALL 3 WATER CLOSETS, 3 LAVY SINKS, 2 BATRH TUBS, 1 KITCHEN SINK, 1 LAUNDRY WATER BOX"}],"storyTag":"Renovated & sold on","storyDelta":2.29,"timeline":[{"y":2013,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 5 failed, 2 passed"},{"y":2013,"k":"permit","w":"Major alteration"},{"y":2013,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2013,"k":"permit","w":"Major alteration"},{"y":2014,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning"},{"y":2014,"k":"permit","w":"Administrative"},{"y":2014,"k":"viol","w":"L&I violation"},{"y":2014,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2014,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2014,"k":"insp","w":"Inspection passed"},{"y":2015,"k":"sale","p":420000},{"y":2021,"k":"sale","p":550000}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"1005725","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"Thaochau Yee","legalName":"Thaochau Yee","address":"2342 CARPENTER ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":1,"issuedDate":"2026-04-24","latestIssueDate":"2026-04-24","expirationDate":"2027-04-23","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"1005725","type":"Rental","businessName":"Thaochau Yee","legalName":"Thaochau Yee","issuedDate":"2026-04-24","latestIssueDate":"2026-04-24","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2027-04-23","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"permit-status","level":"attention","title":"A permit row needs file-level verification","finding":"2 permits not marked completed: 489726 (EXPIRED), 547892 (EXPIRED). 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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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