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Sizes and locations as shown on plans.\n\nOne (1) Zoning Refusal","status":"Completed","outcome":"Granted with conditions","date":"2021-11-17","number":"ZP-2021-002669","relatedPermit":"ZP-2021-002669"}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":3,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2026,"v":33200,"taxable":33200,"land":33200,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":33200,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2027,"v":26400,"taxable":26400,"land":26400,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":26400,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0}],"taxNow":465,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"ZP-2021-002669","date":"2021-11-03","work":"Lot Line Relocation","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR A LOT ADJUSTMENT (SUBDIVISION) TO CREATE FOUR (4) LOTS [PARCELS A, B, C, & D] FROM TWO (2) EXISTING LOTS [1221 & 1223 W LEHIGH AVE]. SIZES AND LOCATIONS AS SHOWN ON APPROVED ZBA-STAMPED PROVISO PLANS (MI-2021-001896)."},{"number":"ZP-2022-000900","date":"2022-01-27","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Vacant"},{"number":"ZP-2022-005632","date":"2022-10-13","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-12-16","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN."},{"number":"CP-2022-004059","date":"2023-01-12","work":"New Construction","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-12-16","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING CONTAINING THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN NINE (9) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK.** SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ** A NEW DEED MUST BE RECORDED, AND INCLUDE ACCESS TO THE COMMON REAR ALLEY AS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED ZONING PERMIT PLANS **"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":9.56,"timeline":[{"y":2005,"k":"sale","p":9000},{"y":2020,"k":"sale","p":195000},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Lot Line Relocation"},{"y":2021,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal granted with conditions"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New construction, addition, GFA change"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2025,"k":"sale","p":95000}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-28","signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"building-certifications","level":"verify","title":"A fire-system permit exists, but no annual certification matched","finding":"1 fire/suppression-related permit matched; the fetched BIN certification feed returned no row.","why":"Installed systems in mixed-use and larger buildings generally require periodic certification, but applicability and limited-area exceptions vary. A missing BIN/address join is not proof of a compliance failure.","action":"Confirm what system was installed and whether a current annual certificate is required and filed.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/maintenance-certifications/fire-protection-certifications/"}],"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/"}]}