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(SEE AP #496836 FOR PLANS AND DOCUMENTS) *** THE LISTED GENERAL CONTRACTOR, LPMG CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, HAS NO EMPLOYEES AS PER NOTARIZED LETTER. ALL SUB-CONTRACTORS ARE TO BE LICENSED IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, AND LISTED ON PERMIT. A SUB-CONTRACTORS LIST IS TO BE GIVEN TO THE INSPECTOR BEFORE ANY WORK STARTS."},{"number":"510972","date":"2014-01-09","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-09-18","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A ONE (1) INCH COMBINED SERVICE LINE FOR A FIRE & DOMESTIC SUPPLY LINE FOR A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. MULTIPURPOSE RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D."},{"number":"548717","date":"2014-07-11","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-09-18","scope":"MAIN DRAIN,STACK,3 PIECE BATHROOM,NEW KITCHEN SINK AND NEW PEX LINES (SFD)"},{"number":"548799","date":"2014-07-15","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-09-27","scope":"NEW CONSTRUCTION ONE FAMILY, 200 AMP SERVICE AND COMPLETE WIRE THROUGHOUT AS PER NEC"},{"number":"549877","date":"2014-07-17","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-09-18","scope":"INSTALL 1.5 TON HEAT PUMP CONDENSER,WITH 1.5 TON AIR HANDLER W/10KW HEAT STRIP WITH RELATED DUCT WORK THRU OUT,INSTALL HRV"},{"number":"552208","date":"2014-07-28","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-08-01","scope":"INSTALL NEW CURB TRAP, FAI, LATERAL & MAIN DRAIN & WATER SERVICE (SFD) PA20142032898 SELF-CERIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED - ALL EXCAVATIONS & PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5' IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"},{"number":"RP-2021-018649","date":"2022-01-26","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-01-30","scope":"to frame out and drywall the basement. 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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":"rental-license","level":"verify","title":"A rental license does not transfer with the deed","finding":"1 active Rental License record matched.","why":"If dwelling space is rented, the buyer must obtain a new annual Rental License; the seller’s license is not transferable. 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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. 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. 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