{"asOf":"2026-07-28T17:26:46.315Z","block":"2400-2499 RIDGE AVE","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/2400-2499-ridge-ave","address":"2420 RIDGE AVE","parcelNumber":"871000425","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=871000425","ownerType":"investor","kind":"mixed-use","isHouse":false,"home":false,"commercial":false,"residential":false,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"SC","buildingCodeNew":"821","buildingClass":"VACANT LAND COMMER < ACRE","buildingClassNew":"ROW MIXED-COM/RES-BLT AS COM","useLabel":"Mixed-use","owner":"TIDA INVESTMENTS LLC","coOwner":null,"marketValue":796000,"landAssessment":159200,"improvementAssessment":636800,"livableArea":3958,"yearBuilt":2022,"lastSale":{"price":60000,"date":"2019-11-15T05:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.98186411093543,"lng":-75.17459244818758,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.174451755,39.981942635],[-75.17467576,39.981761849],[-75.174747678,39.981771185],[-75.174497419,39.98197735],[-75.174451755,39.981942635]]]},"liDistrict":"NORTH","certifications":[{"number":"BC-2025-020398","type":"Fire Alarm Certification","inspectionDate":"2025-07-09","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2026-07-09","buildingId":"3000312"},{"number":"BC-2025-024745","type":"Sprinkler Certification","inspectionDate":"2025-08-06","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2026-08-06","buildingId":"3000312"},{"number":"BC-2026-020352","type":"Sprinkler Certification","inspectionDate":"2026-07-13","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2027-07-13","buildingId":"3000312"}],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19121","beds":null,"baths":null,"stories":3,"lotArea":1863,"zoning":"CMX2","grade":"B","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"1","intCond":"1","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"857 LYNBELINE CT, MICKELTON NJ, 08056","mailOut":true,"appeals":[{"type":"ZBA Permit Denial - Variance","grounds":"PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE (MAX. 38 FT. 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BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 & 13R. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** AMENDMENT APPROVED 8/6/22 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT NO. CP-2021-008219 TO CHANGE EXTERIOR RATED BEARING WALL ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"FP-2022-000958","date":"2022-05-25","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-02-15","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY MIXED-USE BUILDING TO INCLUDE A NEW TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A NEW TWO (2) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 (COMMERCIAL OCCUPANCY) AND NFPA 13R (RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY) BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEE CP-2021-008219 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT."},{"number":"PP-2022-007592","date":"2022-06-10","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-02-15","scope":"INSTALL plumbing for ADA bathroom in store front, and 3 residential spaces. AS PER PPC 2018"},{"number":"PP-2022-011633","date":"2022-08-05","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-08-24","scope":"New HD HT FAI 1\" WDP"},{"number":"EP-2022-008864","date":"2022-09-13","work":"Rough-In","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-10-24","scope":"Rough-In Permit for EP-2022-008859 INSTALL A 400 AMP SERVICE, (5) GANG METER BANK, (4) 100 AMP PANELS & FEEDERS, (1) 200 AMP PANEL & FEEDER. INSTALL WIRING THROUGHOUT THE COMMON AREAS AND SIX DWELLING UNITS. INSTALL LIGHTING NORMAL AND EMERGENCY, SWITCHES, SENSORS AND RECEPTACLES.PROVIDE POWER FOR THE MECHANICAL AND HVAC EQUIPMENT. INSTALL A NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2017 NEC & 2016 NFPA-72."},{"number":"MP-2022-004353","date":"2022-10-18","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-02-15","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEM INCLUDING NEW HEATERS, AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSERS, REGISTERS AND DIFFUSERS WITH ALL ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK AS PER PLANS."},{"number":"EP-2022-008859","date":"2022-10-25","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-02-02","scope":"INSTALL A 400 AMP SERVICE, (5) GANG METER BANK W/125A MCB AT METER BANK & 100A MCB TENANT PANEL . INSTALL WIRING THROUGHOUT THE COMMON AREAS AND SIX DWELLING UNITS. INSTALL LIGHTING NORMAL AND EMERGENCY, SWITCHES, SENSORS AND RECEPTACLES 110V INTERCONNECTED SMOKE ALARMS.PROVIDE POWER FOR THE MECHANICAL AND HVAC EQUIPMENT. INSTALL A NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC & 2016 NFPA-72,2018 PHILA FIRE CODE."},{"number":"ZP-2023-012957","date":"2023-12-19","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Child Care - Child Care Center"},{"number":"CP-2024-001480","date":"2024-03-18","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-05-08","scope":"FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OF AN ADA COMPLIANT BATHROOM, ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND DOCUMENTATION. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ******************************************"},{"number":"PP-2024-004324","date":"2024-03-22","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-05-08","scope":"INSTALL 1-WC & 1-LAV"},{"number":"EP-2024-003223","date":"2024-04-08","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-05-03","scope":"INSTALL WIRING IN EXISTING BATHROOM FOR ADA COMPLIANT ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC."},{"number":"MP-2024-001348","date":"2024-04-08","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-05-08","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN HVAC APPLIANCE PER APPROVED PLAN."},{"number":"ZP-2021-003490","date":null,"work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Refused","completedDate":"2021-09-08","scope":null}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Rough-In"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"441167","type":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot","status":"Inactive","businessName":"PRIME RENTALS LLC","legalName":"PRIME RENTALS LLC","address":"2420 RIDGE AVE","revenueCode":"3219","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2008-04-11","latestIssueDate":"2008-04-11","expirationDate":"2009-02-28","inactiveDate":"2009-02-25"},{"number":"918408","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"TIDA Investments LLC","legalName":"TIDA Investments LLC","address":"2420 RIDGE AVE","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":3,"issuedDate":"2023-03-09","latestIssueDate":"2025-06-09","expirationDate":"2026-03-08","inactiveDate":"2026-05-07"}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"918408","type":"Rental","businessName":"TIDA Investments LLC","legalName":"TIDA Investments LLC","issuedDate":"2023-03-09","latestIssueDate":"2025-06-09","closureDate":"2026-05-07","expirationDate":"2026-03-08","inactiveDate":"2026-05-07","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"441167","type":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot","businessName":"PRIME RENTALS LLC","legalName":"PRIME RENTALS LLC","issuedDate":"2008-04-11","latestIssueDate":"2008-04-11","closureDate":"2009-02-25","expirationDate":"2009-02-28","inactiveDate":"2009-02-25","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-27","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":["5 permit events since 2023"],"caveat":"Record activity alone does not establish that a sale or redevelopment is planned."}],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Appeal #ZP-2021-003490: Dismissed / Withdrawn · Withdrawn; related permit ZP-2021-003490.","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: ZP-2021-003490 (Refused).","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 Jul 9, 2026; Sprinkler Certification: Certified through Jul 13, 2027","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":"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-status","level":"verify","title":"Residential form does not establish rental use","finding":"OPA classifies the parcel as mixed-use; 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":"business-license","level":"verify","title":"A historical business license is not current operating authority","finding":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot #441167: Inactive since Feb 25, 2009","why":"A license record proves the licensed activity existed at that time. 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":"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/"}],"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/"}]}