{"asOf":"2026-07-27T15:59:35.109Z","block":"2200-2299 BRIDGE ST","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/2200-2299-bridge-st","address":"2275 BRIDGE ST","parcelNumber":"778000018","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=778000018","ownerType":"owner-occupied","kind":"special purpose","isHouse":false,"home":false,"commercial":false,"residential":false,"taxExempt":true,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"7","buildingCodeNew":"612","buildingClass":"INDUS CONDO","buildingClassNew":"SCHOOL","useLabel":"Special purpose","owner":"FRANKLIN TOWNE CHARTER HI","coOwner":null,"marketValue":9511500,"landAssessment":2853450,"improvementAssessment":6658050,"livableArea":59821,"yearBuilt":1920,"lastSale":{"price":762500,"date":"2015-09-17T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":40.007479419928146,"lng":-75.06579462506159,"geom":null,"liDistrict":"EAST","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19137","beds":null,"baths":null,"stories":4,"lotArea":1559300,"zoning":"IRMX","grade":"C","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"4","intCond":"4","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"2275 BRIDGE ST, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19137","mailOut":false,"appeals":[],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":0,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2026,"v":9511500,"taxable":0,"land":2853450,"improvement":6658050,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":2853450,"exemptImprovement":6658050},{"y":2027,"v":9511500,"taxable":0,"land":2853450,"improvement":6658050,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":2853450,"exemptImprovement":6658050}],"taxNow":0,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"AP-2020-008361","date":"2020-10-06","work":"Lawful Occupancy (LO) ONLY","type":"Administrative","description":"Administrative Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2020-10-13","scope":"For lawful occupancy only for existing gymnasiums (without spectator seating) within existing building 215 accessory to the school."},{"number":"CP-2020-005843","date":"2020-12-02","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2023-01-27","scope":"FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING EDUCATION FACILITY ALTERATIONS TO INLCUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENT WITH REPAIRS THROUGHOUT AS SHOWN PER APPROVED PLANS. THIS IS AN EXISTING EDUCATION FACILITY, ROOMS TO BE REPURPOSED THAT ARE ACCESSORY TO EDUCATION FACILITY. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. 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":"FP-2020-002643","date":"2021-01-05","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2023-08-11","scope":"EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the Relocation of Sprinkler Heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. (CP-2020-005843) Relocate (189) sprinklers at Franklin Towne Charter, Building #215 \"No exterior work permitted as part of this permit as per PHC \""},{"number":"PP-2021-000323","date":"2021-01-26","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-07-21","scope":"Install sanitary, domestic water and vent piping for new fixtures located on the 1st and 2nd floor per engineered drawings."},{"number":"MP-2020-006535","date":"2021-03-16","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-07-21","scope":"INSTALLATION OF A NEW MECHANICAL SYSTEM TO ACCOMMODATE THE 1ST AND 2NDFLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE A NEW HVAC SYSTEM,AIR HANDLERS , REGISTERS AND DIFFUSERS, AND ALL ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY ,CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY OTHER ELECTRICAL PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**"},{"number":"CP-2023-000614","date":"2023-06-01","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-11-07","scope":"FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING EDUCATION FACILITY, ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENT WITH REPAIRS THROUGHOUT AS SHOWN PER APPROVED PLANS. THIS IS AN EXISTING EDUCATION FACILITY, WITH ROOMS TO BE REPURPOSED THAT ARE ACCESSORY TO THE EDUCATION FACILITY. THE BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT THE DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. *Asbestos abatement required prior to commencement of work*"},{"number":"PP-2023-008327","date":"2023-07-13","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-10-17","scope":"FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW PIPING TO NEW BATHROOM ON 3RD FLOOR (1) DRINKING FOUNTAIN (1) MOP RECEPTOR"},{"number":"MP-2023-002703","date":"2023-07-13","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-11-29","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, GRILLES / REGISTERS / DIFFUSERS, EXHAUSTS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK THROUGHOUT THE 3RD FLOOR. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC AND PHC APPROVAL. 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-2023-000614 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING ALTERATIONS PERMIT."},{"number":"FP-2023-002092","date":"2023-09-07","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-11-07","scope":"EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the Relocation of Sprinkler Heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocate (103) sprinkler heads to accommodate renovations"}],"storyTag":"Improved","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Lawful Occupancy (LO) ONLY"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","signals":[{"kind":"transition-activity","level":"watch","title":"Recent transition activity","summary":"The property has an unusually active paper trail worth monitoring for the next permit, inspection, deed, or listing.","evidence":["4 permit events since 2023"],"caveat":"Record activity alone does not establish that a sale or redevelopment is planned."}],"legalChecks":[{"id":"permit-status","level":"attention","title":"A permit row needs file-level verification","finding":"2 permits not marked completed: CP-2020-005843 (Expired), FP-2020-002643 (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":"verify","title":"A fire-system permit exists, but no annual certification matched","finding":"5 fire/suppression-related permits matched; the fetched BIN certification feed returned no row.","why":"Installed systems in mixed-use and larger buildings generally require periodic certification, but applicability and limited-area exceptions vary. A missing BIN/address join is not proof of a compliance failure.","action":"Confirm what system was installed and whether a current annual certificate is required and filed.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/maintenance-certifications/fire-protection-certifications/"},{"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/"}],"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/"}]}