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Includes up to 15Ft of wire. 1.00 Level 3M Install/replace GFCI/AFCI Combination type outlet 1.00 Level 2I Install or replace Doorbell Transformer to provide power to a home doorbell system 16 volt 10VA 1.00 Level 4 Custom Install & run wire for ring 1.00 HSURGE Whole House Surge Protector Protect your entire home from unexpected power surges with our Ultimate Home Surge Protector. Engineered to shield all your electrical devices from sudden spikes in voltage, this device is your first line of defense against the damaging effects of electrical surges caused by power outages, and other disruptions. Enhanced Safety and Longevity of Electronics: Our surge protector safeguards your electrical devices by mitigating voltage fluctuations, extending their lifespan. Enjoy peace of mind as it protects your essential electronics like home entertainment systems, computers, and kitchen appliances. Limited Lifetime manufacture warranty $100,000 per household and $1000 per item connected equipment warranty from Manufacture 1.00 Complimentary SSP Complimentary Safety and Savings Plan Lifetime warranty on new installations as long as your plan remains active Annual whole house electrical safety inspection Save up to 15% off services Plus many other great benefits! 1.00 Level 3L Permit & Inspection 1.00 Rewiring Disclaimer Disclaimer: Unforeseen Rewiring Needs Please be aware that during the process of rewiring your home, certain conditions may arise that are not visible prior to beginning our work. Despite our thorough planning and inspection, the nature of electrical systems often hides complications such as buried junction"}],"storyTag":"Improved","storyDelta":4.9,"timeline":[{"y":1999,"k":"sale","p":75900},{"y":2003,"k":"sale","p":135000},{"y":2013,"k":"sale","p":315000},{"y":2024,"k":"sale","p":448000},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"567053","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"KENNETH HANDRICH (HANDRICH STONE)","legalName":"KENNETH HANDRICH","address":"23 W WALNUT LN","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":null,"units":3,"issuedDate":"2012-06-18","latestIssueDate":"2013-04-02","expirationDate":"2014-02-28","inactiveDate":null},{"number":"0995370","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"Joshua Mbanusi","legalName":"Joshua Mbanusi","address":"23 W WALNUT LN","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":3,"issuedDate":"2025-12-11","latestIssueDate":"2025-12-11","expirationDate":"2026-12-10","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"0995370","type":"Rental","businessName":"Joshua Mbanusi","legalName":"Joshua Mbanusi","issuedDate":"2025-12-11","latestIssueDate":"2025-12-11","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2026-12-10","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true},{"number":"567053","type":"Rental","businessName":"KENNETH HANDRICH (HANDRICH STONE)","legalName":"KENNETH HANDRICH","issuedDate":"2012-06-18","latestIssueDate":"2013-04-02","closureDate":"2014-02-28","expirationDate":"2014-02-28","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-27","units":3,"signals":[{"kind":"post-purchase-work","level":"watch","title":"Post-purchase work pattern","summary":"A recorded purchase followed by 1 permit event matches the early part of a renovate-and-resell sequence.","evidence":["purchase recorded in 2024","permit activity in 2025"],"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":"The record identifies more than one dwelling/use.","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":"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. New applications require proof of ownership and legal occupancy, tax compliance, no open L&I violations, and lead compliance where applicable.","action":"Plan the buyer’s replacement license before settlement.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/rent-or-sell-property/get-a-rental-license/"},{"id":"lead","level":"verify","title":"Lead compliance is a separate record","finding":"OPA records a 1849 build year; BlockReport does not receive the Health Department’s unit-level lead certificate file.","why":"Philadelphia requires covered pre-March-1978 rentals to be certified lead-safe or lead-free for a new or renewed lease and for a new or renewed Rental License. A certificate is unit-specific; a renovation does not by itself create an exemption.","action":"Request the current lead certificate or City exemption for every dwelling unit.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/documents/lead-and-healthy-homes-resources-for-landlords/"},{"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":"commercial-trash","level":"verify","title":"A separate Commercial Trash account may apply","finding":"OPA classifies the parcel as multi-family. BlockReport does not receive a current Commercial Trash account balance.","why":"Philadelphia charges qualifying small commercial, mixed-use, and multi-unit properties that use City collection; exemptions and private collection can change applicability. A use category alone does not prove a fee is due.","action":"Check the Commercial Trash account inside the date-effective Property Payoff.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/2026-06-09-pay-your-trash-fee-bill-by-june-30/"},{"id":"building-certifications","level":"clear","title":"Filed system certifications are current in this dataset","finding":"Sprinkler Certification: Certified through Aug 15, 2026","why":"Fire-protection certifications apply to the named system and inspection period only; they are not a whole-building safety certificate. Philadelphia generally requires annual sprinkler, standpipe, fire-alarm, special-hazard, and emergency-power inspections where those systems exist.","action":"Confirm the certificate covers every applicable system and remains accepted by L&I.","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/"},{"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"}]}