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SCOPE INCLUDES NEW INTERIOR PARTITIONS, RELOCATION OF BASEMENT ACCESS STAIRS, NEW STAIRS TO REAR YARD, LIMITED REPLACEMENT OF ROOF RAFTERS AS REQUIRED, NEW BATHROOMS, INSULATION AND FINISHES."},{"number":"744537","date":"2016-12-19","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-12-22","scope":"REPLACE CURB TRAP AND MAIN DRAIN WATER SERVICE FROM MAIN TO METER PA20163540669 SELF CERTIFICATION NO LONGER ACCEPTED ALL TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION."},{"number":"753684","date":"2017-01-23","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-12-20","scope":"COMPLETE REMODEL OF HOUSE INCLUDING MAIN DRAINS AND WATER LINES. 3 TOILETS, 4 LAVS, 1 BATGHTUB, 1 SHOWERSTALL, 1 KITCHEN SINK AND 1 LAUNDRY TUB.THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004"},{"number":"766181","date":"2017-03-13","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-01-30","scope":"REWIRE EXISTING HOUSE WITH 44-RECEPTS,5-GFCI,23-LIGHTS,6-CEILING FANS,4-SMOKES,3-CO DETECTORS,22-SWITCHES,12-3 WAY SWITCHES,NEW WIRING AND BREAKERS AS PER 2008 NEC (WEST DISTRICT)"}],"storyTag":"Improved","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2016,"k":"sale","p":80000},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Demolition"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Major alteration"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"274596","type":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot","status":"Inactive","businessName":"MAUS JOHN EDWARD AND MELVENA","legalName":"MAUS JOHN EDWARD AND MELVENA","address":"5034 CATHARINE ST","revenueCode":"3219","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2004-04-27","latestIssueDate":"2004-04-27","expirationDate":"2005-02-28","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22"}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"274596","type":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot","businessName":"MAUS JOHN EDWARD AND MELVENA","legalName":"MAUS JOHN EDWARD AND MELVENA","issuedDate":"2004-04-27","latestIssueDate":"2004-04-27","closureDate":"2012-12-22","expirationDate":"2005-02-28","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-23","signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"business-license","level":"verify","title":"A historical business license is not current operating authority","finding":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot #274596: Inactive since Dec 22, 2012","why":"A license record proves the licensed activity existed at that time. 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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. 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