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SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLANS. ** BEFORE FINAL OCCUPANCY OF THE ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT, THE PROPERTY OWNER SHALL RECORD AN AFFIDAVIT AND DEED RESTRICTION, STATING THAT THE PROPERTY OWNER WILL RESIDE ON THEPROPERTY, IN EITHER THE PRINCIPAL OR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT."},{"number":"RP-2025-001760","date":"2025-05-21","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-02-24","scope":"For the erection of an addition and interior alterations to an existing accessory structure. To convert for the use an an accessory dwelling unit with interior parking. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. **Permit Amendment Required for Engineer's Roof Truss documentation**"},{"number":"PP-2025-009135","date":"2025-07-17","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-02-24","scope":"NEW FIXTURES WITH PIPING TO WATER CLOSET, SHOWER, WATER HEATER, KITCHEN SINK, LAV SINK & INDIRECT WASTE FOR WASHER"},{"number":"EP-2025-007090","date":"2025-08-01","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-01-16","scope":"AMEND 125 amp sub panel to a 200 amp service Wiring of 2nd Floor Garage: Entry, Kitchen, Living Room, Bathroom, Bedroom 125 amp 30 circuit sub panel from existing service from house. Any upgrade to existing service wil be extra charge and also separate pipe for phone and cable included (75' run underground) 15 led recess 6 fixtures( 1 bathroom vanity, 1 laundry closet, 1 ceiling fixt, 3 outside sconces) 17 receptacles (1 bath gfi, 4 kitchen gfi, 1 outside gfi, 11 general receptacles) 11 switches 1 bathroom exhaust fan 1 circuit for a lift (elevator) 1 washer and dryer circuit 3 detectors (1 smoke, 2 smoke/carbon combos) Dedicated lines for Kitchen appliances: -range -fridge -exhaust hood -dishwasher -garbage disposal 1 receptacle for garage roll up door 2 mini split units for heat and air 4 receptacles in garage 4, 4ft. led channel lights in garage"},{"number":"MP-2025-003749","date":"2025-08-20","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-02-24","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. No conduit or equipment on the front or side facades with heat pump/condensers on rear of property(As per PHC conditions). 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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: 1028893 (Expired), RP-2020-008699 (Issued), EP-2020-007478 (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":"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/"}],"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"}]}