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FOR USE OF ACTIVE RECREATION WITHIN THE EXPANDED SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE AND ACROSS THE ENTIRE LOT (W/PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES AS PER PZC 14-407(3)(B) AND SUBJECT TO CITY DPR AND STATE LAW AS PER PZC 14-602(6)(A)[1]); NO SIGNS ON THIS PERMIT."},{"number":"1036205","date":"2020-04-29","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-07-16","scope":"FOR ENCLOSING SPACE UNDER AN EXISTING CANOPY AREA, CREATING FOR THE 8TH & DIAMOND RECREATION CENTER A NEW VESTIBULE ENTRANCE AND MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM. THE EXISTING BLDG IS TO BE RENOVATED, INCLUDING NEW RESTROOM FIXTURES, INTERIOR FINISHES, LIGHTING AND SOME RECONFIGURATION OF SPACES, INCLUDING THE A NEW ADA ACCESSIBLE RESTROOM. THE NEW ROOFING INCLUDING INSULATION, MEMBRANE, FASCIA ETC IS BEING REPLACED, AND SOME RESTRUCTURING IS BEING DONE TO THE ROOF. SITE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE NEW 2-5 AND 5-12 PLAY EQUIPMENT, SPRAY GROUND, BASKETBALL BACKBOARDS, PAVING AND NEW ADA ENTRY RAMP FROM PRIMARY ENTRANCE FROM SIDEWALK AS PER APPROVED PLAN. BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR M.E.P WORK."},{"number":"PP-2020-005841","date":"2020-08-04","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-07-16","scope":"For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work."},{"number":"MP-2020-003309","date":"2020-09-11","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-07-16","scope":"INSTALLATION OF HVAC SYSTEM FOR ADDITION AS PER APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"PP-2020-006071","date":"2020-09-22","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-07-19","scope":"ALTERATIONS: Interior Plumbing; PLAYGROUND. All proposed work to be done in accordance with Philadelphia Plumbing Code 2018."},{"number":"EP-2020-004781","date":"2020-09-28","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-07-08","scope":"Furnish and install 100A Breaker in existing panel A to feed new panel B, furnish and install receptacles, lighting and controls. Provide fire alarm relocation install new cameras, install new WAP's, install new network switch and 24-port patch panel in existing rack."},{"number":"GM-2021-011320","date":"2021-10-14","work":"Roof Covering Replacement","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-11-01","scope":"For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work."}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2012,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning/use"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Roof Covering Replacement"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-24","signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Use permit #1036327: 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":"building-certifications","level":"verify","title":"A fire-system permit exists, but no annual certification matched","finding":"3 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/"},{"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. 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