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NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT."},{"number":"646554","date":"2016-02-05","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-05-04","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUNDATION SYSTEM AS PER APPROVED GEOTECHNICAL REPORT AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A ONE (1) STORY STRUCTURE; FOR USE AS A CONGREGATE LIVING FACILITY. ENTIRE BUILDING REQUIRED TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.**ALL UNITS TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT MINIMUM TYPE B DWELLING UNITS PER 1107.6.3 OF IBC 2012** ALL SPECIAL INSPECTORS TO PROVIDE QUALIFICATION TO FIELD INSPECTOR PRIOR TO INSPECTION."},{"number":"676933","date":"2016-03-17","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-09-29","scope":"SEAL 5\" SEWER LATERAL PA ONE CALL #2016-0641673"},{"number":"670217","date":"2016-03-21","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-03-22","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWENTY-FOUR (24) SPLIT SYSTEM HEAT PUMPS, REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS, AND ALL SUPPLEMENTAL DUCTWORK AS SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK TO COMPLY WITH PLANS APPROVED BY PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION (DATED 02.17.16). SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD INSTALLATION (AND SUPPLEMENTAL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM)."},{"number":"669874","date":"2016-03-21","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-05-04","scope":"FURNISH AND INSTALL (1) NEW PHASE 208V 600AMP DISTRIBUTION PANELS AND SUB PANELS WITH AN EMERGENCY LIGHTING INVERTER, NEW LIGHTS, RECEPTS, AND POWER TO HVAC EQUIPMENT.GROUNDING, NEW SITE LIGHTING AND EMPTY RACEWAY FOR SECURITY, AV AND TELEDATA AS PER 2008 NEC (NORTH DISTRICT)"},{"number":"680146","date":"2016-03-30","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":null,"scope":"TEMPORARY SERVICE 1PHASE 200AMP 110/240 TO 2-TEMMPRARY OFFICE TRAILERS FROM 4/1/16 TO 10/31/16 AS PER NEC 2008 NORTH DISTRICT"},{"number":"679659","date":"2016-04-12","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-02-10","scope":"BUILDING & SITE STORM DRAINAGE FROM A NEW (1)STORY STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A CONGREGATE LIVING STRUCTURE (CHRISTIAN BROTHERS RESIDENCE) TO AN OPEN RETENTION BASIN - NOTE: THE 15\"RCP PIPING FROM THE OPEN RETENTION BASIN OUTLET STRUCTURE TO THE SEWER LATERAL CONNECTION TO THE CITY SEWER REQUIRES SEPARATE PERMIT(S) - \"SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED\" - \"ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION\""},{"number":"668709","date":"2016-04-19","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-05-03","scope":"INTERIOR PLUMBING CONSTRUCTION FOR AN NEW (1)STORY RESIDENCE FOR THE RETIRED CHRISTIAN BROTHERS TO A POINT 5'-0\" OUTSIDE ONLY - FUEL GAS, EXTERIOR, STORM, OVERFLOW DRAINAGE ON THE ROOF, THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION CONTAINMENT DEVICE AND 6\"SEWER/3\"WATER CONNECTIONS TO THE CITY MAINS ARE \"BY OTHERS\" (SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED)"},{"number":"692173","date":"2016-06-24","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-05-04","scope":"FURNISH AND INSTALL 1 NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM INCLUDING 1 NEW FA PANEL,REMOTE ANNUNCIATOR,BOOSTER PANELS, 14 SMOKE DETECTORS, 15 STROBES/HORN STROBES.3 PULL STATIONS,1 HEAT DETECTORS AND 4 MONITORING MODULES PER NFPA 72 (CONGREGATE LIVING FACILITY.)"},{"number":"691226","date":"2016-07-05","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-03-08","scope":"12\" STORM LATERAL, HOUSE TRAP & FRESH AIR INLET INCLUDING THE STORM HOUSE DRAIN TO THE OUTFALL OUTLETS AT THE OPEN RETENTION BASINS - 6\" SANITARY LATERAL, HOUSE TRAP, FRESH AIR INLET A EXTERIOR HOUSE DRAIN TO A POINT WITHIN 5'-0\" OF THE BUILDING EXTERIOR WALL"},{"number":"704668","date":"2016-07-05","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-12-07","scope":"INSTALL 2\" WATER SERVICE PA20161860087 (UNIVERSITY COMPLEX)SELF CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED\",\"ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION\""},{"number":"702263","date":"2016-09-01","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-05-03","scope":"FOR AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM CONSISTING OF A DRY-PIPE SYSTEM W. SIX (6) INCH PRIVATE FIRE SERVICE MAIN W. CONNECTION TO CITY WATER SUPPLY ALONGSIDE SIX (6) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTION (BFP) ASSEMBLY W/IN 'METER PIT' FRONTING W CLARKSON AVE TO SERVE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ONE (1) STORY ABOVE GRADE PLANE, W. ATTIC SPACES, DORMITORY BUILDING. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSTALL PER NFPA 13."},{"number":"746779","date":"2016-12-29","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-01-09","scope":"TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY (90-DAYS) FOR SINGLE ROOM RESIDENCE"},{"number":"OP-2023-000471","date":"2023-10-24","work":"Temporary Tents and Canopies","type":"Operations","description":"Operations Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2023-12-27","scope":"C#45104 INSTALLING 2 - 40X110 PARTIALLY ENCLOSED TENT"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Suppression"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Administrative"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Temporary Tents and Canopies"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","signals":[{"kind":"permit-mismatch","level":"watch","title":"Assessment/permit mismatch","summary":"The assessment jumped 259% in 2020, but no matching permit appears in the property timeline.","evidence":["assessment moved from $491,700 to $1,766,700","no permit shown in 2019-2021"],"caveat":"Not proof of unpermitted work; reassessment, corrected data, or a permit under another parcel can also explain it."}],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Use permit #625453: 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":"permit-status","level":"attention","title":"A permit row needs file-level verification","finding":"1 permit not marked completed: OP-2023-000471 (Expired). At least one row also carries a completion date, so the City fields conflict.","why":"Issued work is not the same as approved final work. L&I uses final inspections and required certifications to close construction permits; expired, withdrawn, and completed are different City statuses.","action":"Open the permit file and confirm final inspections, holds, and any resulting occupancy certificate.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections-by-permit-type/"},{"id":"building-certifications","level":"attention","title":"A life-safety certification appears expired","finding":"Fire Alarm Certification: Certified through Feb 3, 2027; Sprinkler Certification: Certified through Aug 7, 2024","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":"Request the correction/reinspection and current filed certificate.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/maintenance-certifications/fire-protection-certifications/"},{"id":"rental-status","level":"verify","title":"Residential form does not establish rental use","finding":"OPA classifies the parcel as multi-family; no active Rental License row matched.","why":"A multi-unit or mixed-use classification does not prove that space is currently rented. If dwelling space is rented, Philadelphia generally requires a current Rental License and related occupancy, tax, violation, and lead compliance.","action":"Confirm actual occupancy first; if any unit is rented, verify the license and legal unit count with L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/rent-or-sell-property/get-a-rental-license/"},{"id":"full-tax-exemption","level":"verify","title":"OPA shows a full exemption; its legal basis is unverified","finding":"OPA currently marks the land and building assessment fully tax-exempt; BlockReport does not receive the exemption determination or basis.","why":"Full OPA exemptions can have different legal bases, including government, religious, charitable/institutional, veteran, or other treatment. The current owner/use record is not a buyer’s tax forecast.","action":"Confirm the exact exemption basis, buyer eligibility, and next tax-year treatment directly with OPA.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/office-of-property-assessment/tax-exemptions-and-abatements/"},{"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/"}],"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/"}]}