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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-2020-001424","date":"2020-11-02","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2023-01-06","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH THREE (3) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTERS AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AS PER NFPA 13 SYSTEM. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY OTHER WORK."},{"number":"EP-2020-009354","date":"2020-11-24","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"INSTALL A 400 AMP SERVICE, (4) GANG METER BANK, (1) 200 AMP, (2) 125 amp. (1) 60 AMP PANELS, WIRING THROUGHOUT THE COMMERCIAL SPACE AND UNITS INCLUDING LIGHTS , SWITCHES, RECEPTACLES, AND KITCHEN & HVC EQUIPMENT. INSTALL A FIRE ALARM SYSTEM THROUGHOUT. AS PER THE 2017 NEC & 2016 NFP-72."},{"number":"ZP-2021-009445","date":"2021-08-13","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"for the erection of a rear roof deck on third floor level accessed through third floor accessory to a residential use (third floor apartment) on an existing structure (size and location as shown on the plan). Permit expiration period extended for one year per code section 14-303 (10) (d) with No changes to the previous approval. Permit shall expire on 08/13/2025."},{"number":"CP-2021-004971","date":"2021-08-18","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2024-11-09","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF ROOF DECK AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQURIED FOR ANY OTHER WORK."},{"number":"CP-2025-000646","date":"2025-07-16","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON THE FIRST FLOOR LEVEL AND TWO DWELLING UNITS ON THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR LEVELS. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS, A NEW ROOF DECK, JOIST SISTERING, AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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-2025-000544","date":"2025-10-28","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2\" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 3-INCH AMES 2000SS BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK."},{"number":"PP-2025-016731","date":"2026-01-05","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-01-15","scope":"Installing Two 1\" Water Services, 5\" curb trap, 4\" Main drain, 4\" Fresh Air Inlet"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":0.64,"timeline":[{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"Use"},{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo."},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New construction, addition, GFA change"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2022,"k":"sale","p":400000},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2026,"k":"viol","w":"3 L&I violations"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"276826","type":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot","status":"Inactive","businessName":"ZULA REAL ESTATE INC","legalName":"ZULA REAL ESTATE INC","address":"1601 N 6TH ST","revenueCode":"3219","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2004-09-03","latestIssueDate":"2004-09-03","expirationDate":"2005-02-28","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22"},{"number":"571206","type":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot","status":"Inactive","businessName":"BUY DESIGN LLC","legalName":"BUY DESIGN LLC","address":"1601 N 6TH ST","revenueCode":"3219","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2012-08-14","latestIssueDate":"2014-02-22","expirationDate":"2015-02-28","inactiveDate":"2015-04-29"}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"571206","type":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot","businessName":"BUY DESIGN LLC","legalName":"BUY DESIGN LLC","issuedDate":"2012-08-14","latestIssueDate":"2014-02-22","closureDate":"2015-04-29","expirationDate":"2015-02-28","inactiveDate":"2015-04-29","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"276826","type":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot","businessName":"ZULA REAL ESTATE INC","legalName":"ZULA REAL ESTATE INC","issuedDate":"2004-09-03","latestIssueDate":"2004-09-03","closureDate":"2012-12-22","expirationDate":"2005-02-28","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","signals":[{"kind":"post-purchase-work","level":"elevated","title":"Post-purchase work pattern","summary":"A recorded purchase followed by 3 permit events matches the early part of a renovate-and-resell sequence.","evidence":["purchase recorded in 2022","permit activity in 2025, 2026"],"caveat":"This does not show that the property is listed or that a sale is planned."}],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Appeal #25023: CLOSED · Denied; related permit 600796. Use permit #992653: 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":"7 permits not marked completed: 1006674 (Expired), 1011757 (Expired), FP-2020-001424 (Expired), EP-2020-009354 (Issued), CP-2021-004971 (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":"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":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"3 failed, 3 passed, and 3 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was unlabeled on Jul 20, 2026.","why":"A PASSED or FAILED value applies to that inspection visit. CLOSED is a separate source status; none of the three alone proves the parent permit or violation case closed—or describes today’s condition.","action":"Open the parent case/permit for each material failure and confirm its later disposition.","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":"4 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":"business-license","level":"verify","title":"A historical business license is not current operating authority","finding":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot #276826: Inactive since Dec 22, 2012; Vacant Residential Property / Lot #571206: Inactive since Apr 29, 2015","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":"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":"violations","level":"clear","title":"No open violation; closed history remains relevant","finding":"The fetched record shows 0 open and 7 historical violations across 4 cases.","why":"A closed case is materially better than an open one, but it does not by itself prove that every altered use, unit, or concealed condition matches today’s approvals.","action":"Use the closed cases to target the inspection and occupancy-file review.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/violation-and-order-types/"}],"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/"}]}