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NO SIGNS ON THIA APPLICATION"},{"number":"924089","date":"2018-11-05","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-11-18","scope":"INSTALL 350 AMP MAIN SERVICE WITH 4-METER SOCKET WITH GROUNDING NOT TO ACCEED 400AMP LOAD AS PER NEC 2008"},{"number":"948494","date":"2020-01-28","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2020-01-28","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION ABOVE A ONE-STORY PORTION OF AN EXISTING THREE-STORY STRUCTURE.SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLAN. FOR USE A COMMERCIAL SPACE AT THE FIRST FLOOR LEVEL AND TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING."},{"number":"1053895","date":"2020-06-03","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-12-24","scope":"FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A REAR ADDITION AND LEVEL III ALTERATION TO THE EXISTING BUILDING PER APPROVED PLANS FOR USE AS VACANT COMMERCIAL ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ABOVE. NFPA 13R FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED IN THE RESIDENTIAL PORTION OF THE BUILDING WITH 2-HOUR FIRE SEPARATION ASSEMBLIES BETWEEN THE COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL SPACES."},{"number":"CP-2020-000036","date":"2020-07-20","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-01-03","scope":"FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACES ON THE FIRST FLOOR TO INCLUDE NEW INTERIOR PARTITIONS AND INTERIOR FINISHES, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *SEPARATE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY*."},{"number":"PP-2020-004733","date":"2020-08-18","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-12-24","scope":"To install fixtures and pipes in the whole building 3 laundry drains,2 water heater pans,2 kitchen sinks, 4 Lavs, 3 W.C.s, 2 Bathtubs,1 hose bibs"},{"number":"EP-2020-004184","date":"2020-10-09","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-11-09","scope":"Existing Service- Electrical Fit Out Of Commercial Space And 2 Apts With All New Outlets, Switches, Lighting And 110v Smoke/Co alarms To APPROVED DRAWINGS -2017 Nec Code- New Fire Alarm System With new Main Panel, Smokes, Horn/Strobes, Pull stations w/ low-frequency sound in all sleeping areas(living rms & bedrooms) To 2016 NFPA 72 ."},{"number":"MP-2021-001286","date":"2021-03-02","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-01-03","scope":"EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. ( To install 3 central heating and A/C systems and ductwork for 1 vacant commercial on 1st floor and 2-family dwelling on 2nd floor & 3rd floor. Two is 2-ton each (800 CFM) for 2-family dwelling on 2nd floor & 3rd floor. One is 2.5-ton (1000 CFM) for 1 vacant commercial on 1st floor. HVAC units use high efficiency w/powered air supply exhaust device. No chimney required. No penetration of unit wall. Fire rated assembly proposed. 3 condensing units to be install on new rear roof (Re: A/R and S/R, attached sheet A-1), 12 diffusers)."},{"number":"FP-2021-001323","date":"2021-05-05","work":"Rough-In","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-07-09","scope":"Rough-In Permit for FP-2021-001315 INSTALL NEW 2\" FIRE SERVICE FROM STREET TO BUILDING SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS PER NFPA 13/13R SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS PER NFPA 13/13R SUPPLY AND INSTALL NEW 4\" CITY-APPROVED BACKFLOW PREVENTER SUPPLY AND INSTALL NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED BELLS, TAMPERS AND FLOW SWITCHES"},{"number":"FP-2021-001679","date":"2021-06-25","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-01-03","scope":"For the installation of a two (2) inch fire service line with backflow preventor for the installation of a fire suppression system per NFPA 13 as per approved plans and calculations."},{"number":"FP-2021-001315","date":"2021-06-28","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-12-24","scope":"For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13R within the Group R-3 occupancy within the 2nd/3rd floors (using a new, 2\" fire service line as per PWD Utility Plan dated 04/28/2021, and 4\" backflow within the basement), throughout an existing and expanded three (3) story attached structure, as per plans and hydraulic calculations; see AP#1053895 for building permit."},{"number":"ZP-2022-007186","date":"2022-06-14","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Personal Services"}],"storyTag":"Improved","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning/use"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Rough-In"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"},{"y":2024,"k":"viol","w":"2 L&I violations"},{"y":2024,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 2 failed, 1 passed"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Appeal #37517: OPEN · Granted; related permit 948494. Use permit #919906: 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":"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":"2 failed, 1 passed, and 1 CLOSED investigation outcome are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on Oct 30, 2024.","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":"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 2 historical violations across 1 case.","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/"},{"id":"building-certifications","level":"clear","title":"Filed system certifications are current in this dataset","finding":"Fire Alarm Certification: Certified through May 28, 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":"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/"}]}