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FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH ONE (1) ACCESSORY OFF-STREET ENCLOSED PARKING SPACE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPLICATION / PLANS. SEE AP#974470 FOR PLANS.","status":"OPEN","outcome":"Granted","date":"2020-01-15","number":"38656","relatedPermit":"978488"}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":3,"abated":true,"assessmentExemption":true,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":5300,"taxable":5300,"land":5300,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":5300,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2017,"v":5300,"taxable":5300,"land":5300,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":5300,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2018,"v":33500,"taxable":33500,"land":33500,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":33500,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2020,"v":33600,"taxable":33600,"land":33600,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":33600,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2021,"v":33600,"taxable":33600,"land":33600,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":33600,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2022,"v":33600,"taxable":33600,"land":33600,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":33600,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2023,"v":66600,"taxable":66600,"land":66600,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":66600,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2024,"v":66600,"taxable":66600,"land":66600,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":66600,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2025,"v":500000,"taxable":100000,"land":100000,"improvement":400000,"taxableLand":100000,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":400000},{"y":2026,"v":500000,"taxable":100000,"land":100000,"improvement":400000,"taxableLand":100000,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":400000},{"y":2027,"v":583700,"taxable":116740,"land":116740,"improvement":466960,"taxableLand":116740,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":466960}],"taxNow":1400,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"826263","date":"2017-11-02","work":"Zoning","type":"ZP_ZONING","description":"ZONING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-11-02","scope":"FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE TEN(10)LOTS(LOT #1THROUGH LOT# 10) FROM NINE(9)OPA ACCOUNTS (4537 BELGRADE ST ,4539 BELGRADE ST,4543 BELGRADE ST, 4545 BELGRADE ST,4547 BELGRADE ST,4549 BELGRADE ST,4551 BELGRADE ST,4553-55 BELGRADE ST AND 4557 BELGRADE ST). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION."},{"number":"846205","date":"2018-02-02","work":"Use","type":"ZP_USE","description":"USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-02-02","scope":"FOR A VACANT LOT"},{"number":"978488","date":"2020-07-23","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-04-23","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPLICATION / PLANS. SEE AP#974470 FOR PLANS."},{"number":"RP-2021-014133","date":"2021-12-20","work":"New Construction","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-04-23","scope":"ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2015 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. With rated rear wall, sprinkler placement, and gate in the rear as per BBS**1/14/22-AMENDED TO STAMP PLANS ONLY FROM MASTER**AMEND PERMIT-To document elimination of powder room on main floor & changes to the ceiling/roof framing.NO CHANGE TO THE STRUCTURES HEIGHT. NO OTHER CHANGES APPROVED ON THIS***AMEND 4/22/24-TO CHANGE SPECIAL INSPECTOR AND DPRC-RI***"},{"number":"MP-2021-007172","date":"2022-01-06","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-03-15","scope":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2021-014133"},{"number":"EP-2021-012682","date":"2022-03-23","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-03-08","scope":"Electrical Permit for combo RP-2021-014133"},{"number":"PP-2021-020323","date":"2022-04-05","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-03-15","scope":"Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2021-014133"},{"number":"PP-2021-020322","date":"2022-04-05","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-03-15","scope":"Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2021-014133"},{"number":"PP-2021-020324","date":"2022-04-05","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-04-11","scope":"Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2021-014133"},{"number":"FP-2023-001964","date":"2023-09-05","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-03-15","scope":"INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1” COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA."},{"number":"ZP-2023-013418","date":"2024-01-31","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-09-10","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ACCESSORY OPEN DECK AT REAR FIRST FLOOR, DECK ACCESS FROM EXISTING FIRST FLOOR ALL AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN."},{"number":"RP-2024-001201","date":"2024-03-15","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-09-10","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A DECK AT THE REAR OF THE EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK."}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":-0.08,"timeline":[{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2022,"k":"land","p":540000},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2023,"k":"sale","p":550000},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New construction, addition, GFA change"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2024,"k":"sale","p":505000}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"275991","type":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot","status":"Inactive","businessName":"TRUSTEES OF STANLEY J BRACH FAMILY TRUST (HELEN MACBRIDE)","legalName":"TRUSTEES OF STANLEY J BRACH FAMILY TRUST","address":"4551 BELGRADE ST","revenueCode":"3219","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2004-06-18","latestIssueDate":"2004-06-18","expirationDate":"2005-02-28","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"275991","type":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot","businessName":"TRUSTEES OF STANLEY J BRACH FAMILY TRUST (HELEN MACBRIDE)","legalName":"TRUSTEES OF STANLEY J BRACH FAMILY TRUST","issuedDate":"2004-06-18","latestIssueDate":"2004-06-18","closureDate":"2005-02-28","expirationDate":"2005-02-28","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-23","signals":[{"kind":"post-purchase-work","level":"watch","title":"Post-purchase work pattern","summary":"A recorded purchase followed by 2 permit events matches the early part of a renovate-and-resell sequence.","evidence":["purchase recorded in 2024","permit activity in 2024"],"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 #38656: OPEN · Granted; related permit 978488. Use permit #846205: COMPLETED.","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":"business-license","level":"verify","title":"A historical business license is not current operating authority","finding":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot #275991: Inactive","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/"}],"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.","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"}]}