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USED AS A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR (SEPARATE USE REGISTRATION AND FIT-OUT PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND TWO FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING FROM 2ND TO 4TH FLOOR. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR M.E.P.S WORK. Amendment to change layout as per approved revised plans. Amendment to the store front design. Amendment to document the change of DPRC-SI and Special Inspection Agency to James Clancy."},{"number":"FP-2021-001016","date":"2021-04-07","work":"Rough-In","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-04-20","scope":"Rough-In Permit for FP-2021-000820 to install fire sprinkler system for the building. (980889)"},{"number":"FP-2021-000820","date":"2021-04-09","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-03-05","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 ON THE FIRST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE AND NFPA 13R IN THE RESIDENTIAL AREAS ON THE UPPER FLOORS WITH A TWO-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE; FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY, AS PER APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"PP-2021-017136","date":"2021-09-24","work":"Rough-In","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-11-24","scope":"ROUGH IN of 4 toilets, 4bathroom sinks, 5 showers, 2 washers/dryers, 2 kitchen sinks, 3 water heater, 3 showers, 1 RPZ, 1 storm drain. sump pump(water pump)"},{"number":"EP-2021-010457","date":"2021-10-12","work":"Rough-In","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-10-27","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":"EP-2021-010014","date":"2021-10-27","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-03-01","scope":"New 600 electric service for meter box,Install all lighting, outlet, switch, and new fire alarm system with low frequency sound in all sleeping areas(living rms and bedrooms)-2017 nec and 2016 nfpa 72, 2018 phila fire code."},{"number":"PP-2021-016491","date":"2021-12-06","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-03-05","scope":"New construction, interior & exterior plumbing. +All proposed work to be done in accordance with Philadelphia Plumbing Code 2018."},{"number":"MP-2021-005688","date":"2022-10-19","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-03-05","scope":"For installation of HVAC system as per approved plans."},{"number":"MP-2023-003921","date":"2024-01-16","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-03-05","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. 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 ALL OTHER WORK."},{"number":"ZP-2024-003824","date":"2024-04-20","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Office - Business and Professional"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2010,"k":"land","p":175000},{"y":2016,"k":"land","p":200000},{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Rough-In"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Rough-In"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Rough-In"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"355224","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"LEE QUACH","legalName":"LEE QUACH","address":"513 WASHINGTON AVE","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":1,"issuedDate":"2006-02-06","latestIssueDate":"2007-04-11","expirationDate":"2008-02-29","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22"},{"number":"391888","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"LEE QUACH (MR LEES BUILDER & CONSTRUCTION)","legalName":"LEE QUACH","address":"513 WASHINGTON AVE","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":1,"issuedDate":"2006-11-16","latestIssueDate":"2006-11-16","expirationDate":"2007-02-28","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22"},{"number":"948263","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"Penn Bay LLC","legalName":"Penn Bay LLC","address":"513 WASHINGTON AVE","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":2,"issuedDate":"2024-04-03","latestIssueDate":"2026-02-19","expirationDate":"2027-04-02","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"948263","type":"Rental","businessName":"Penn Bay LLC","legalName":"Penn Bay LLC","issuedDate":"2024-04-03","latestIssueDate":"2026-02-19","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2027-04-02","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true},{"number":"391888","type":"Rental","businessName":"LEE QUACH (MR LEES BUILDER & CONSTRUCTION)","legalName":"LEE QUACH","issuedDate":"2006-11-16","latestIssueDate":"2006-11-16","closureDate":"2012-12-22","expirationDate":"2007-02-28","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"355224","type":"Rental","businessName":"LEE QUACH","legalName":"LEE QUACH","issuedDate":"2006-02-06","latestIssueDate":"2007-04-11","closureDate":"2012-12-22","expirationDate":"2008-02-29","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","units":2,"signals":[],"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":"mixed-use","level":"verify","title":"Residential and business space run on separate compliance tracks","finding":"OPA classifies this parcel as mixed-use.","why":"The zoning/use and occupancy file must cover the actual residential and commercial spaces. Dwelling units can require Rental Licenses and lead compliance; the operator can separately need an Activity License and sector license; installed fire systems can require annual certification.","action":"Match every dwelling and business use to the zoning permit, CO, current operator licenses, and life-safety filings.","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":"managing-agent","level":"verify","title":"Tax mail goes outside Philadelphia; owner residence still needs verification","finding":"OPA mails the property tax record outside Philadelphia (1415 SLOAN WAY, AMBLER PA, 19002).","why":"A tax mailing destination does not establish where the owner lives. If a rental owner lives outside Philadelphia, the City requires a managing agent with a Philadelphia mailing address; the owner remains legally responsible.","action":"Verify the buyer’s residence and, if the buyer will live outside Philadelphia, identify the Philadelphia managing agent on the new license application.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/rent-or-sell-property/get-a-rental-license/"},{"id":"abatement","level":"verify","title":"A reduced taxable assessment is not a verified abatement","finding":"OPA’s numeric assessment fields show a reduced taxable assessment; BlockReport has no official program determination for this parcel.","why":"The numeric treatment can reflect an improvement abatement or another exemption. It does not identify the ordinance, approval, start or end date, or continuation requirements after a transfer. Once OPA verifies a specific active abatement, many common programs attach the benefit to the property for the remaining term rather than ending automatically at sale, but some require a new-owner filing and continued qualifying use or tax compliance.","action":"Obtain the OPA exemption/abatement determination and history, then underwrite the buyer’s bill from the verified program terms.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/taxes/property-and-real-estate-taxes/get-real-estate-tax-relief/get-a-property-tax-abatement/"},{"id":"commercial-trash","level":"verify","title":"A separate Commercial Trash account may apply","finding":"OPA classifies the parcel as mixed-use. 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":"Fire Alarm Certification: Certified through Oct 13, 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/"}]}