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SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK; EXISTING SPRINKLERS IN BASEMENT TO REMAIN UNCHANGED."},{"number":"562628","date":"2014-09-18","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2015-04-24","scope":"INSTALL ONE 3-TON HEAT PUMP WITH DUCTWORK (MIXED USE)"},{"number":"673719","date":"2016-04-12","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-06-22","scope":"INSTALL 400AMP SERVICE COMPLETE WITH GROUNDING, INSTALL 2 - 200AMP PANEL AS PER 2008 NEC (CC DISTRICT)NO FIRE ALARM AND NO ADDITONAL CIRCUITS IN PANELS"},{"number":"746904","date":"2017-06-01","work":"Use","type":"ZP_USE","description":"USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-06-01","scope":"FOR A VETERINARY CLINIC (ANIMAL SERVICE) ON 1ST FLOOR PER PROVISO - NO OVERNIGHT BOARDING OF ANIMALS (INCLUDING NO ANIMAL RESCUE SHELTER, BOARDIND KENNEL OR PET RESORT/HOTEL) OR ANY CREMATORY SERVICES OR TAXIDERMY SERVICES AND ALL OTHER PROVISO AS STATED ON THE PROVISO LETTER FROM SPRING GARDEN CIVIC ASSOCIATION IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH VACANT 2ND FLOOR (USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRE PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT."},{"number":"775246","date":"2017-08-03","work":"Major alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-02-07","scope":"FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW INTERIOR PARTITION INSTALLATIONS, ACCESSIBLE SERVICE COUNTERS, ACCESSIBLE RESTROOMS, AND WALL/FLOOR/CEILING FINISHING. **SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK.**"},{"number":"807884","date":"2017-08-23","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-02-06","scope":"ALTERATIONS: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PLUMBING;BASEMENT,1ST FLOOR/ REAR; ;3 WC,3 LAVS,1 UR,1 WM,3 HS,3 FD,1 HD,NEW WATER PIPING TO ALL FIXTURES TIED INTO EXISTING 1\" DWS. INSTALL 1\" BACKFLOW PREVENTOR;5\" LATERAL/ HT; 5\" HOUSE DRAIN - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004"},{"number":"812809","date":"2017-08-31","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-02-07","scope":"EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)RELOCATION OF SPRINKLER HEADS- FOR THE RELOCATION OF SPRINKLER HEADS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS."},{"number":"823788","date":"2017-10-13","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-02-06","scope":"INSTALL (1) HVAC SYSTEM WITH DUCTWORK. (COMMERCIAL)"},{"number":"827696","date":"2017-10-27","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-02-07","scope":"EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)RELOCATION OF SPRINKLER HEADS- FOR THE RELOCATION OF SPRINKLER HEADS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS."},{"number":"808681","date":"2017-12-08","work":"Sign","type":"BP_SIGN","description":"SIGN PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-09-21","scope":"INSTALL ONE CHANNEL LETTER SIGN AS SHOWN ON PLANS."},{"number":"808683","date":"2017-12-08","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-12-08","scope":"ERECT ON CHANNEL LETTER SIGN AS SHOWN ON PLANS."},{"number":"797867","date":"2017-12-29","work":"Major alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-09-24","scope":"REMOVAL OF EXISTING STOREFRONT SYSTEM AND SECOND FLOOR WINDOWS; INSTALLATION OF NEW SAFETY GLASS STOREFRONT, TWO (2) SWINING DOORS, AND SECOND FLOOR WINDOW SYSTEM. TRANSOM TO REMAIN. NO OCCUPANCY AUTHORIZED BY THIS PERMIT; NO WORK PERMITTED WITHIN RIGHT-OF-WAY (SEPARATE PERMIT AND STREETS APPROVAL REQUIRED)."},{"number":"809269","date":"2018-01-30","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-01-31","scope":"REPLACE/INSTALL VARIOUS DEVICES LIKE RECEPTS,SWITCHES,LIGHTS,LIGHT FIXTURES AND OTHER DEVICES ALL FED FROM EXISTING CIRCUITS WITH A FEW NEW LIGHTS AND CIRCUITS TO FULFILL VET NEEDS AS PER 2008 NEC (CC DISTRICT)"},{"number":"ZP-2020-003815","date":"2020-11-12","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Animal Services"},{"number":"CP-2020-006578","date":"2021-02-07","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-10-25","scope":"FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AT THE BASEMENT LEVEL TO PROVIDE NEW INTERIOR PARTITION WALLS, WALL/FLOOR/CEILING FINSHING. (IEBC 2018, CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, HIGHER HAZARD CATEGORY) **SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECAHNICAL, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM WORK.**"},{"number":"PP-2021-002681","date":"2021-02-17","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-05-13","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":"MP-2021-000961","date":"2021-02-17","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-05-13","scope":"EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For Mechanical Work to include the installation as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Installation of full HVAC system per plans provided including gas furnace, A coil & condenser. Installation of new line sets & duct work. 10 diffusers. Condenser serial # S1320X66813, model # PA13NA030BN0, heater serial #S0819A45401, model PG95SAS42060B, coil serial # S1020X61705, model # CNPVP3017ALA"},{"number":"EP-2021-001646","date":"2021-03-02","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-05-11","scope":"Install lights and receptacles in basement AS PER 2017 NEC"},{"number":"ZP-2022-010549","date":"2023-05-03","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Animal Services - Boarding and Other Services"},{"number":"CP-2023-004768","date":"2024-01-22","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE FOR USE AS A BUSINESS OCCUPANCY ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR LEVEL, ALTERATONS TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHING, AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENT. STRUCTURAL WORK TO BE INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF AN ELEVATOR. TENANT SPACE IS SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK."},{"number":"PP-2024-002961","date":"2024-03-14","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"2nd floor tenant fit out: Rough interior plumbing - new drains & water lines , new toilet , new lav sink, new mop sink, (6) new sinks, new hot water heater"},{"number":"MP-2024-000981","date":"2024-03-25","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, GRDs, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEE CP-2023-004768 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT."},{"number":"EP-2024-003623","date":"2024-04-29","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Rewire 2nd floor as per plan and 2017 NEC. Electrical service and fire alarm are existing."},{"number":"SP-2023-001162","date":"2024-05-13","work":"Excavation","type":"Site / Utility Permit","description":"Site / Utility Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"SITE PLAN FOR UNDERPINNING AND THE EXCAVATION RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW ELEVATOR UNDER BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION CP-2023-004768."},{"number":"FP-2024-001747","date":"2024-08-20","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the Relocation of Sprinkler Heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE 4 HEADS"},{"number":"EP-2025-007550","date":"2025-08-27","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-08-28","scope":"INSTALL ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT RELATED TO ELEVATOR. INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 AND PER PLANS."}],"storyTag":"Improved","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"},{"y":2023,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal granted with conditions"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Excavation"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-23","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":["8 permit events since 2023","1 zoning/board appeal 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-2022-010549: Completed · Granted with conditions; related permit ZP-2022-010549. Use permit #515457: 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: 520300 (EXPIRED), CP-2023-004768 (Issued), PP-2024-002961 (Issued), MP-2024-000981 (Issued), EP-2024-003623 (Issued).","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":"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 Jul 2, 2027; Sprinkler Certification: Certified through Jul 1, 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/"}]}