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SPECIFIC VIOLATIONS NOT YET CLARIFIED FOR A BLOCK-LONG STRUCTURE. NOT FEASIBLE FOR ME TO UNDERTAKE REPAIR EFFORT ON MY OWN GIVEN THE COMPLEXITY, NEED TO DETERMINE AND CODIFY RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH ABUTT","status":"OPEN","outcome":"MOOT","date":"2015-06-03","number":"23171","relatedPermit":"437087"}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":5,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":234600,"taxable":204600,"land":31635,"improvement":202965,"taxableLand":31635,"taxableImprovement":172965,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":30000},{"y":2017,"v":234600,"taxable":234600,"land":35190,"improvement":199410,"taxableLand":35190,"taxableImprovement":199410,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2018,"v":234600,"taxable":234600,"land":35190,"improvement":199410,"taxableLand":35190,"taxableImprovement":199410,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2019,"v":315000,"taxable":315000,"land":47200,"improvement":267800,"taxableLand":47200,"taxableImprovement":267800,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2020,"v":301800,"taxable":301800,"land":45270,"improvement":256530,"taxableLand":45270,"taxableImprovement":256530,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2021,"v":301800,"taxable":301800,"land":45270,"improvement":256530,"taxableLand":45270,"taxableImprovement":256530,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2022,"v":301800,"taxable":301800,"land":45270,"improvement":256530,"taxableLand":45270,"taxableImprovement":256530,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2023,"v":360800,"taxable":360800,"land":72160,"improvement":288640,"taxableLand":72160,"taxableImprovement":288640,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2024,"v":360800,"taxable":280800,"land":72160,"improvement":288640,"taxableLand":72160,"taxableImprovement":208640,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":80000},{"y":2025,"v":402200,"taxable":302200,"land":80440,"improvement":321760,"taxableLand":80440,"taxableImprovement":221760,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":100000},{"y":2026,"v":402200,"taxable":302200,"land":80440,"improvement":321760,"taxableLand":80440,"taxableImprovement":221760,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":100000},{"y":2027,"v":448200,"taxable":348200,"land":89640,"improvement":358560,"taxableLand":89640,"taxableImprovement":258560,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":100000}],"taxNow":4230,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"248850","date":"2009-11-18","work":"Major alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2009-12-28","scope":"CREATE LAUNDRY ROOM IN OPEN BASEMENT AREA BY FRAMING (2) NEW WALLS IN A CORNER SPACE, INSTALL HANDRAIL ON BASEMENT STAIRS, INSTALL DOOR FOR LAUNDRY ROOM AND DOOR FOR ELECTRIC PANIEL ROOM, INSTALL BUILT IN SHELVES IN OPPOSITE CORNER AND PAINT AND PRIME WALLS AND FLOORS"},{"number":"249780","date":"2009-11-24","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2010-08-19","scope":"INSTALL (4)SWITCHES, (4)LIGHT FIXTURES, (5)OUTLETS, CABLE PORT. 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TWO (2) NEW SKYLIGHTS TO BE INSTALLED ON REAR, FLAT ROOF **"},{"number":"EP-2020-001252","date":"2020-05-19","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2020-09-22","scope":"EZ Electric Permit - as per the 2014 NEC Install (3) 20 AMP Arc-fault/ground-fault breakers for kitchen counter circuits and garbage disposal/dishwasher circuit Install (2) 20 AMP arc-fault circuit breakers for stove/microwave and dining room circuit Install (2) 15 AMP arc-fault circuit breakers for fridge and lighting circuits Install (2) 20 AMP thermo-magnetic circuit breakers for bathroom receptacle and lighting circuits Install (7) 6 inch recessed lights Install (2) pendant lights"},{"number":"PP-2020-001904","date":"2020-05-22","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2020-08-07","scope":"For interior plumbing work installation of (2)WATER CLOSETS, (2)SHOWERS/TUBS, (2)LAVATORIES, AND (1)KITCHEN SINK IN A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING as per 2017 Philadelphia Plumbing Code."},{"number":"GM-2021-012101","date":"2021-11-05","work":"Exterior Window and Door Replacement","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2023-10-17","scope":"Aluminum Clad Wood Windows in existing wood surround as per the attached drawings - 2nd floor front (1 unit), - 2nd floor rear (3 units), - 1st floor rear (1 unit) Aluminum Full View Storm Door in existing wood surround as per the attached drawings - 1st floor front (1 unit)"}],"storyTag":"Improved","storyDelta":0.05,"timeline":[{"y":2013,"k":"sale","p":293000},{"y":2014,"k":"viol","w":"3 L&I violations"},{"y":2014,"k":"insp","w":"Inspection failed"},{"y":2015,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal moot"},{"y":2016,"k":"sale","p":330000},{"y":2018,"k":"sale","p":335000},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2018,"k":"insp","w":"Inspection failed"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Exterior Window and Door Replacement"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"786907","type":"Rental","status":"Expired","businessName":"Sudheer Pottasseril","legalName":"Sudheer Pottasseril","address":"3410 MIDVALE AVE","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":1,"issuedDate":"2018-08-22","latestIssueDate":"2019-08-28","expirationDate":"2020-08-21","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"786907","type":"Rental","businessName":"Sudheer Pottasseril","legalName":"Sudheer Pottasseril","issuedDate":"2018-08-22","latestIssueDate":"2019-08-28","closureDate":"2020-08-21","expirationDate":"2020-08-21","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Expired","statusLabel":"Expired","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Appeal #23171: OPEN · MOOT; related permit 437087.","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":"1 permit not marked completed: GM-2021-012101 (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":"2 failed, 0 passed, and 0 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was FAILED on Oct 17, 2018.","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":"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/"},{"id":"violations","level":"clear","title":"No open violation; closed history remains relevant","finding":"The fetched record shows 0 open and 3 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"}]}