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NO SIGNS THIS PERMIT; NO CHANGE IN STRUCTURE HEIGHT OR AREA. *NO SIGN PERMIT ON THIS APPLICATION*"},{"number":"1004364","date":"2019-08-21","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2022-12-16","scope":"FISHING ALL WIRE 3-GFCI, 7-RECEPTACLES, 1-LIGHT & 5-SMOKE DETECTORS IN APT ON 2ND & 3RD FLOORS AS PER NEC 2014 NORTH DISTRICT"},{"number":"CP-2024-001963","date":"2024-04-20","work":"Commercial Make Safe Permit","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2026-03-30","scope":"MAKE SAFE PERMIT - For replacement of fire damaged floor joists at the 2nd floor rear and rear wall as per Engineer’s report to resolve case CF-2024-012592. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A Separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #CF-2024-012592. In accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. 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L&I uses final inspections and required certifications to close construction permits; expired, withdrawn, and completed are different City statuses.","action":"Open the permit file and confirm final inspections, holds, and any resulting occupancy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":"dated-tax-balance","level":"attention","title":"A dated tax balance needs a current payoff","finding":"$2,870.39 was recorded in the City’s 2022-06 delinquency snapshot for 2021.","why":"That is historical evidence, not today’s amount due. A current exemption, payment, credit, or assistance agreement can coexist with an older snapshot row.","action":"Check period balances and request a dated Property Payoff statement for settlement.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/guides/philadelphia-tax-center/what-to-do/"},{"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. 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