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SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION. FOR USE AS VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON GROUND FLOOR FRONT (USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND TWO FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. NO SIGNS ON THIS PERMIT."},{"number":"647805","date":"2015-11-17","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-03-07","scope":"NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND PILOT HOUSE (FOR ACCESS TO ROOF DECK ONLY) FOR USE AS A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION AND C.O. PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND A TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *PERMIT TO INCLUDE UNDERPPINNING TO BE MONITORED AT ALL TIMES BY A PA P.E.* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**"},{"number":"667034","date":"2016-02-16","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-03-07","scope":"INTERIOR PLUMBING CONSTRUCTION FOR A NEW (4)STORY MIXED USE (VACANT COMMERCIAL & 2-FAMILY) PROPERTY - NOTE: THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION CONTAINMENT DEVICE, EXTERIOR, AND 5\" SEWER LATERAL/1-1/2\" WATER DISTRIBUTION REQUIRE SEPARATE PERMIT(S) - THE VENT TERMINATION(S) AT THE ROOF DECK MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION P-1103.4.1 OF THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004"},{"number":"664447","date":"2016-02-18","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-03-07","scope":"INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH TWO INCH (2\") FIRE SERVICE LINE, BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 IN A PORTION OF THE FIRST FLOOR AND NFPA 13-R THROUGHOUT THE REMAINDER OF A FOUR (4) STORY STRUCTURE WITH BASEMENT AND PILOT HOUSE. 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(DWELLING UNITS) INSTALL (1) MINI SPLIT SYSTEM IN COMMERCIAL SPACE."},{"number":"690246","date":"2016-05-10","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-05-21","scope":"INSTALL 5\" LATERAL,CURB TRAP,AND PIPE TO BASEMENT AND 1.5 WATER LINE TO THE BASEMENT (MIXED USE)PA20161193126 SELF CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED\",\"ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION\""},{"number":"680219","date":"2016-05-18","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-09-28","scope":"INSTALL 400 AMP MAIN SERVICE,INSTALL 4 GANG METER MODULE,INSTALL ALL WIRING THROUGHOUT MIX USE BUILDING AS PER 2008 NEC (EAST DISTRICT) INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM THROUGHOUT AS PER NFPA 72"},{"number":"703571","date":"2016-06-28","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-01-25","scope":"INSTALL 1 1/2 BACKFLOW PREVENTOR THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004"},{"number":"711954","date":"2016-08-02","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-08-11","scope":"TCO FOR THE TWO UPSTAIRS UNITS ONLY"},{"number":"732988","date":"2016-10-31","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-11-17","scope":"TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR UNITS A AND B ONLY."},{"number":"759672","date":"2017-02-15","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-03-07","scope":"TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR THE TWO RESIDENTIAL UNITS ONLY."},{"number":"ZP-2024-002556","date":"2024-03-26","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Visitor Accommodations"},{"number":"ZP-2025-006827","date":"2025-07-08","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Personal Services"},{"number":"AP-2025-005599","date":"2025-08-14","work":"Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…","type":"Administrative","description":"Administrative Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-02-11","scope":"FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A BEAUTY SALON (GROUP B) IN A MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. NO ALTERATIONS WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT."}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Administrative"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Administrative"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Administrative"},{"y":2017,"k":"viol","w":"7 L&I violations"},{"y":2017,"k":"insp","w":"Inspection failed"},{"y":2018,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 1 failed, 1 passed"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"765503","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"B2 FRONT HOPE LP","legalName":"B2 FRONT HOPE LP","address":"1210 N FRONT ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Hotel|Residential Dwellings","units":2,"issuedDate":"2018-02-09","latestIssueDate":"2026-01-07","expirationDate":"2027-02-08","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"765503","type":"Rental","businessName":"B2 FRONT HOPE LP","legalName":"B2 FRONT HOPE LP","issuedDate":"2018-02-09","latestIssueDate":"2026-01-07","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2027-02-08","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-23","units":2,"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":["3 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":"Use permit #647802: 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-license","level":"verify","title":"A rental license does not transfer with the deed","finding":"1 active Rental License record matched.","why":"If dwelling space is rented, the buyer must obtain a new annual Rental License; the seller’s license is not transferable. New applications require proof of ownership and legal occupancy, tax compliance, no open L&I violations, and lead compliance where applicable.","action":"Plan the buyer’s replacement license before settlement.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/rent-or-sell-property/get-a-rental-license/"},{"id":"managing-agent","level":"verify","title":"Tax mail goes outside Philadelphia; owner residence still needs verification","finding":"OPA mails the property tax record outside Philadelphia (300 FARM LN, DOYLESTOWN PA, 18901).","why":"A tax mailing destination does not establish where the owner lives. If a rental owner lives outside Philadelphia, the City requires a managing agent with a Philadelphia mailing address; the owner remains legally responsible.","action":"Verify the buyer’s residence and, if the buyer will live outside Philadelphia, identify the Philadelphia managing agent on the new license application.","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 0 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on Feb 13, 2018.","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":"3 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":"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/"},{"id":"violations","level":"clear","title":"No open violation; closed history remains relevant","finding":"The fetched record shows 0 open and 7 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/"}],"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/"}]}