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STUDENTS SHALL BE LIMITED TO THOSE UP TO AND INCLUDING THE 12TH GRADE. LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SIGN INCLUDED FOR FIRST FLOOR ASSEMBLY SPACE. PROPERTY SHALL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND FIRE CODES."},{"number":"ZP-2023-004892","date":"2023-05-12","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Unity of Use"},{"number":"ZP-2023-003604","date":"2023-05-12","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-07-29","scope":"FOR ERECTION OF AN ADDITION (NEW EGRESS STAIR) AS PART OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURE WITH OTHER STRUCTURE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ON THE SAME LOT. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. **FOR UNITY OF USE, SEE PERMIT # ZP-2023-004892**"},{"number":"CP-2023-005762","date":"2024-03-15","work":"New Construction","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-12-02","scope":"NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED ONE STORY BUILDING FOR USE AS A GYMNASIUM ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING EDUCATIONAL FACILITY ON THE SAME PROPERTY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP WORK** AMENDMENT APPROVED 8/31/24 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT CP-2023-005762 FOR CHANGE TO INSULATION VALUE AS PER APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"FP-2023-002924","date":"2024-03-27","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-12-02","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A GYMNASIUM STRUCTURE TO BE SERVED BY A SIX (6) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE CONNECTED TO AN EXISTING SIX (6) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER LOCATED IN THE STEAM BUILDING BASEMENT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEE CP-2023-005762 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT."},{"number":"PP-2024-004773","date":"2024-04-23","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-12-02","scope":"Provide rough and finish plumbing for sanitary and domestic water for 2 restrooms and utility room mop sink."},{"number":"EP-2024-003680","date":"2024-05-13","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-10-25","scope":"Installation of new lighting, emergency lighting, receptacles, and one (1) 200A 3-phase service as per 2017 NEC."},{"number":"MP-2024-001514","date":"2024-06-03","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-10-03","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW HVAC APPLIANCES, GRDs, TOILET & GYM LOCKER ROOMS EXHAUSTS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AND FUEL GAS PIPING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC AND APPLIANCE MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. 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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":"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/"},{"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"}]}