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SIZE\nAND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLAN. FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (HOUSEHOLD LIVING).","status":"OPEN","outcome":"Granted","date":"2019-06-26","number":"36789","relatedPermit":"941734"},{"type":"ZBA Permit Denial - Variance","grounds":"Permit for the erection of a third-floor addition over the existing two-story with roof deck and roof deck access structure addition to an existing single family attached structure, size and location as shown on the plan.","status":"Completed","outcome":"Granted with conditions","date":"2025-05-29","number":"ZP-2024-010677","relatedPermit":"ZP-2024-010677"}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":3,"abated":true,"assessmentExemption":true,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":60900,"taxable":24000,"land":8190,"improvement":52710,"taxableLand":8190,"taxableImprovement":15810,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":36900},{"y":2017,"v":60900,"taxable":24000,"land":16017,"improvement":44883,"taxableLand":16017,"taxableImprovement":7983,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":36900},{"y":2018,"v":60900,"taxable":24000,"land":16017,"improvement":44883,"taxableLand":16017,"taxableImprovement":7983,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":36900},{"y":2019,"v":107500,"taxable":24000,"land":28200,"improvement":79300,"taxableLand":24000,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":4200,"exemptImprovement":79300},{"y":2020,"v":115600,"taxable":24000,"land":45595,"improvement":70005,"taxableLand":24000,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":21595,"exemptImprovement":70005},{"y":2021,"v":115600,"taxable":24000,"land":45595,"improvement":70005,"taxableLand":24000,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":21595,"exemptImprovement":70005},{"y":2022,"v":115600,"taxable":24000,"land":45595,"improvement":70005,"taxableLand":24000,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":21595,"exemptImprovement":70005},{"y":2023,"v":113300,"taxable":113300,"land":22660,"improvement":90640,"taxableLand":22660,"taxableImprovement":90640,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2024,"v":480000,"taxable":480000,"land":96000,"improvement":384000,"taxableLand":96000,"taxableImprovement":384000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2025,"v":438000,"taxable":338000,"land":87600,"improvement":350400,"taxableLand":87600,"taxableImprovement":250400,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":100000},{"y":2026,"v":438000,"taxable":113300,"land":87600,"improvement":350400,"taxableLand":87600,"taxableImprovement":25700,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":324700},{"y":2027,"v":507600,"taxable":131304,"land":101520,"improvement":406080,"taxableLand":101520,"taxableImprovement":29784,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":376296}],"taxNow":1586,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"941734","date":"2019-07-16","work":"Zoning","type":"ZP_ZONING","description":"ZONING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-07-16","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A THIRD STORY ADDITION ABOVE AN EXISTING ATTACHED BUILDING ON TOP AND AT REAR. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLAN. FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (HOUSEHOLD LIVING)."},{"number":"GM-2020-003187","date":"2020-08-18","work":"Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2021-04-27","scope":"EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition of non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work."},{"number":"ZP-2020-005301","date":"2020-09-16","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"AMENDMENT APPROVED AS OF 09/13/2024: EXTENSION OF ZONING PERMIT ZP-2020-005301 FOR 1-YEAR FROM THE EXPIRATION DATE (UNTIL 09/16/2024) IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 14-303(10)(d) OF THE PHILADELPHIA ZONING CODE. NO CHANGES TO PLANS OR PERMIT LANGUAGE. FOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION AT THE THIRD FLOOR AND FOR THE ADDITION OF A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE ABOVE THIRD FLOOR TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PERMIT #941734 OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED BUILDING (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS)"},{"number":"RP-2020-008472","date":"2020-10-20","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2023-11-24","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ABOVE THE SECOND STORY WITH A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A PILOT HOUSE."},{"number":"PP-2021-002703","date":"2021-02-22","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2023-11-24","scope":"One family dwelling: 1 kitchen, 1 laundry, 3 toilets, 3 vanity, 2 tubs, 1 shower, 2 hose bibs, 1 area drain"},{"number":"EP-2021-003272","date":"2021-04-05","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2023-11-24","scope":"Total wire of SFD. New 200 amp service. 40 outlets, 22 switches, 8 smoke detectors, 35 lights, 10 GFCI's as per 2014 nec"},{"number":"MP-2021-001748","date":"2021-05-03","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2023-11-24","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. Install 2-1/2 ton evaporator coil two and a half ton condenser located in backyard 95% efficiency gas furnace duct work throughout space 10 diffusers."},{"number":"ZP-2024-010677","date":"2025-04-30","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-09-29","scope":""},{"number":"RP-2025-005941","date":"2025-09-03","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-09-29","scope":"For the erection of a third-floor addition over the existing two-story with roof deck and roof deck access structure addition to an existing single family attached structure, Details as shown on the plan, With proviso: \"Certificate of Occupancy to be obtained. Foundation work done under RP-2020-008472"},{"number":"MP-2025-004591","date":"2025-09-10","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-09-29","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. Install new HVAC system, ductwork, and 14 diffusers"},{"number":"PP-2025-011455","date":"2025-09-10","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-09-29","scope":"One family dwelling: 1 kitchen, 1 laundry, 3 toilets, 3 vanity, 2 tubs, 1 shower, 2 hose bibs, 1 area drain"},{"number":"EP-2025-008574","date":"2025-09-10","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-09-25","scope":"Rewire of single-family dwelling with new general, appliance, and lighting branch circuits. Installation of 200 amp service. Install 120 v hardwired smoke detectors. Per NEC 2017. I am the property owner and the electrical contractor."}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":2.51,"timeline":[{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2022,"k":"sale","p":491279},{"y":2023,"k":"viol","w":"2 L&I violations"},{"y":2023,"k":"insp","w":"Inspection failed"},{"y":2024,"k":"insp","w":"Inspection failed ×4"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"New construction, addition, GFA change"},{"y":2025,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal granted with conditions"},{"y":2025,"k":"insp","w":"Inspection passed"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"793506","type":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot","status":"Inactive","businessName":"PETA GAYE NOAH & AUDREY DARIEN","legalName":"PETA GAYE NOAH & AUDREY DARIEN","address":"2231 EARP ST","revenueCode":"3219","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2018-11-02","latestIssueDate":"2018-11-02","expirationDate":"2019-11-01","inactiveDate":"2019-12-31"}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"793506","type":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot","businessName":"PETA GAYE NOAH & AUDREY DARIEN","legalName":"PETA GAYE NOAH & AUDREY DARIEN","issuedDate":"2018-11-02","latestIssueDate":"2018-11-02","closureDate":"2019-12-31","expirationDate":"2019-11-01","inactiveDate":"2019-12-31","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-23","signals":[{"kind":"post-purchase-work","level":"elevated","title":"Post-purchase work pattern","summary":"A recorded purchase followed by 5 permit events matches the early part of a renovate-and-resell sequence.","evidence":["purchase recorded in 2022","permit activity in 2025"],"caveat":"This does not show that the property is listed or that a sale is planned."}],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Appeal #36789: OPEN · Granted; related permit 941734. The history also contains “OCCUPIED W/O FINAL APPROVAL.”","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":"5 permits not marked completed: GM-2020-003187 (Expired), RP-2020-008472 (Expired), PP-2021-002703 (Expired), EP-2021-003272 (Expired), MP-2021-001748 (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":"5 failed, 1 passed, and 0 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on Nov 17, 2025.","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 #793506: Inactive since Dec 31, 2019","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":"abatement","level":"verify","title":"A reduced taxable assessment is not a verified abatement","finding":"OPA’s numeric assessment fields show a reduced taxable assessment; BlockReport has no official program determination for this parcel.","why":"The numeric treatment can reflect an improvement abatement or another exemption. It does not identify the ordinance, approval, start or end date, or continuation requirements after a transfer. Once OPA verifies a specific active abatement, many common programs attach the benefit to the property for the remaining term rather than ending automatically at sale, but some require a new-owner filing and continued qualifying use or tax compliance.","action":"Obtain the OPA exemption/abatement determination and history, then underwrite the buyer’s bill from the verified program terms.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/taxes/property-and-real-estate-taxes/get-real-estate-tax-relief/get-a-property-tax-abatement/"},{"id":"violations","level":"clear","title":"No open violation; closed history remains relevant","finding":"The fetched record shows 0 open and 2 historical violations across 1 case.","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"}]}