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Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS, UNDERPINNING AND EXCAVATIONS (I.E. DIGGING IN BASEMENT). ANY WORK/ALTERATIONS TO THE BASEMENT/CELLAR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNLESS DOCUMENTED AS AN EXISTING HABITABLE SPACE WITH HEIGHTS AND MEANS OF EGRESS PER CONDITIONS OF THE EZ STANDARD. Separate permits required for Mechanical, Electric and Plumbing, ETC. *NO BASEMENT ALTERATIONS OF ANY KIND WERE PROPOSED OR APPROVED FOR THIS PERMIT* *NO STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS OF ANY KIND WERE PROPOSED OR APPROVED FOR THIS PERMIT* Conversion of 2 existing bathrooms into 1 bathroom and closet within Existing floor area. No addition of livable space will be added into existing structure. Separate permits to be obtained for any additional alternations work and any Mechanical, Electrical, plumbing work."},{"number":"EP-2022-012180","date":"2022-12-05","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-01-20","scope":"3rd floor master bathroom renovation,rewiring through lights and outlets as per 2017 NEC"},{"number":"PP-2022-017721","date":"2022-12-12","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-01-18","scope":"Installation of plumbing for 1 3pc bathroom"},{"number":"EP-2024-005423","date":"2024-06-06","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-09-03","scope":"Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard."},{"number":"EP-2026-001356","date":"2026-02-26","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Installation of a new 30 kWh energy storage system. System to consist of one (1) Franklin WH Agate Gateway 1.3 and two (2) Franklin WH a Power S (APR-10K15V1-US) battery units. Provide all required wiring, overcurrent protection, disconnecting means, grounding and bonding, labeling, and interconnection to the existing electrical service as required by code and manufacturer specifications. All work to be performed according to the 2017 NEC and per approved plans."},{"number":"GP-2026-001310","date":"2026-04-01","work":"Solar Panels and Structure","type":"General","description":"General Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-04-23","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM PER APPROVED PLANS. 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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":"deed-chain","level":"verify","title":"The latest nominal transfer is not a market sale—or a title opinion","finding":"The latest deed in the assembled record moved for nominal consideration.","why":"A $1 or nominal deed can be a valid family, estate, or entity transfer. 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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. 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