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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."},{"number":"EP-2021-012981","date":"2021-11-12","work":"Rough-In","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-08-05","scope":"Rough-In Permit for EP-2021-012540 Install (20)2x4 lay-in fixtures,(20) wall outlets, (15) wall switches,(10) occupancy sensors, ceiling exhaust fans and replace wall plates AS PER NEC 2017"},{"number":"PP-2021-021684","date":"2021-12-21","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-02-21","scope":"INSTALL NEW WATER SUPPLY AND WASTE LINES TO ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES;14-TOILETS, 4-URINALS, 15-LAVATORY SINKS. 2-MOP SINKS 1-3 COMPARTMENT SINK,1-FOOD PREP SINK, 4-FLOOR DRAINS AND 1-DISHWASHER."},{"number":"EP-2021-012540","date":"2022-04-29","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-02-22","scope":"Install (20)2x4 lay-in fixtures,(20) wall outlets, (15) wall switches,(10) occupancy sensors, ceiling exhaust fans and replace wall plates ,panels.AS PER 2017 NEC. **SEPARATE FIRE ALARM PERMIT IS REQ'D**"},{"number":"EP-2022-006498","date":"2023-01-01","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-01-30","scope":"Install addressable fire alarm system throughout daycare as per plans as per 2016 NFPA 72."},{"number":"MP-2023-000006","date":"2023-01-12","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-02-21","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, GRILLES / REGISTERS / DIFFUSERS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK THROUGHOUT A CHILD CARE CENTER IN A DETACHED BUILDING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEE CP-2021-005926 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT."},{"number":"ZP-2024-003159","date":"2024-03-29","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Public, Civic, and Institutional - Religious Assembly"},{"number":"CP-2024-003088","date":"2024-08-16","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-01-15","scope":"FOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH A COMPLETE CHANGE IN USE & OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION THROUGHOUT THE EXISTING ONE-STORY STRUCTURE TO GROUP A-3 RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY. EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK."},{"number":"EP-2024-008596","date":"2024-09-16","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-01-10","scope":"-Furnish and install (1) toggle switch to (2) existing ceiling light fixtures _________________________________________________ OFFICE: -Demo and safe off receptacles in common wall with assembly space -Furnish and install (3) duplex receptacles off existing circuitry _________________________________________________ AV ROOM: -Furnish an install (1) toggle switch to (1) existing ceiling light fixtures -Furnish and install (2) duplex receptacles off existing circuitry _________________________________________________ ASSEMBLY SPACE 1: Reconfigure existing light fixtures to new lighting lay out - (23) 2x2 existing to remain light fixtures on single pole dimmer - (5) 2x2 existing to remain light fixtures on a single pole dimmer - (4) ceiling mounted pendants on (1) single pole dimmer (lights to be bought by others) Furnish and install 0-10v dimming cable to all light fixtures Furnish an install (1) duplex receptacle off existing circuity (Blocking by others) _________________________________________________ LOBBY: -Furnish and install (2) ceiling junction boxes for (2) owner supplied chandeliers on existing single pole switch -Furnish and install (2) wall scones on single pole toggle switch (Light fixtures by other) -Furnish and install (1) duplex receptacle off existing circuitry for TV -Furnish and install (1) dedicated circuit for electric fireplace -Furnish and install (1) duplex receptacle in the lobby __________________________________________________ ASSEMBLY SPACE 2: Reconfigure existing light fixtures to new lighting lay out (11) 2x2 existing to remain light fixtures on single pole dimmer - (10) 2x2 existing to remain light fixtures on a single pole dimmer - (2) ceiling mounted pendants on (2) single pole dimmers (lights to be bought by others) Furnish and install 0-10v dimming cable to all light fixtures Furnish an install (2) duplex receptacle off existing circuity .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWI"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":0.27,"timeline":[{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"},{"y":2021,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal granted"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Rough-In"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2023,"k":"sale","p":700000},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"916663","type":"Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)","status":"Expired","businessName":"C4D KIDZ,LLC","legalName":"C4D KIDZ,LLC","address":"434-50 N 54TH ST","revenueCode":"3121","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2023-02-14","latestIssueDate":"2023-02-14","expirationDate":"2024-02-13","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"916663","type":"Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)","businessName":"C4D KIDZ,LLC","legalName":"C4D KIDZ,LLC","issuedDate":"2023-02-14","latestIssueDate":"2023-02-14","closureDate":"2024-02-13","expirationDate":"2024-02-13","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Expired","statusLabel":"Expired","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","signals":[{"kind":"post-purchase-work","level":"elevated","title":"Post-purchase work pattern","summary":"A recorded purchase followed by 5 permit events matches the early part of a renovate-and-resell sequence.","evidence":["purchase recorded in 2023","permit activity in 2023, 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 #ZP-2021-003014: Completed · Granted; related permit ZP-2021-003014.","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":"building-certifications","level":"attention","title":"A life-safety certification appears expired","finding":"Fire Alarm Certification: Certified through Dec 2, 2025","why":"Fire-protection certifications apply to the named system and inspection period only; they are not a whole-building safety certificate. 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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":"commercial-trash","level":"verify","title":"A separate Commercial Trash account may apply","finding":"OPA classifies the parcel as commercial. 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/"}],"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/"}]}