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(2nd floor dwelling unit to remain as is, no work) Amendment (5/9/2022) Communicating stair between first floor and basement removed. Basement access from existing exterior access only. First floor plan modified to accommodate walk in refrigerator units as per plans."},{"number":"EP-2022-000723","date":"2022-02-01","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-07-28","scope":"Wire pizzeria per plans with power wiring, lighting, exit and emergency lighting, switches, and receptacles.Install new 200amp 3gang meter socket, new 60amp panel board, relocate 200amp panel board from basement to 1st floor kitchen.Refeed existing 100amp disconnect for residence panel on 2nd floor as per 2017 nec"},{"number":"MP-2022-000637","date":"2022-02-17","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-09-30","scope":"FOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC SYSTEM TO THE RESTAURANT ON THE GROUND FLOOR AS PER APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"PP-2022-001521","date":"2022-04-08","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-09-30","scope":"Modification of existing bar/restaurant to accommodate for a new pizza restaurant. Relocate water heater, add water heater, (3) floor drains, (1) 50lb grease trap, (1) Lav, (1) toilet, 3-comp sink, (2) handsinks, mop sink, prep sink, garbage grinder, ice machine, Gas to water heaters, pizza oven, fryers and grill."},{"number":"ZP-2022-004600","date":"2022-06-13","work":"Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE REMOVAL OF EXISTING SIGNAGE AND AWNINGS, AND THE ERECTION OF THREE (3) ACCESSORY FLATWALL SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE PLAN."},{"number":"GP-2022-005759","date":"2022-07-18","work":"Sign","type":"General","description":"General Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2023-08-04","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF THREE (3) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FLATWALL SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE PLAN."},{"number":"MP-2022-002352","date":"2022-08-24","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-09-30","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) TYPE 1 AND ONE (1) TYPE 2 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOODS WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AND EXHAUST AND MAKEUP AIR SYSTEMS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ELECTRICAL, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND ALL OTHER WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEE CP-2021-003323 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING ALTERATIONS PERMIT."},{"number":"FP-2022-002324","date":"2022-08-25","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-09-30","scope":"EZ STANDARD KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. INSTALL (1) ONE ANSUL R-102 WET CHEMICAL COMMERCIAL KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FOR PROTECTION OF KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD - SEE MECHANICAL PERMIT MP-2022-002352 FOR KITCHEN HOOD."}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2021,"k":"sale","p":275000},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Sign"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"202963","type":"Food Preparing and Serving","status":"Closed","businessName":"ROVEL INC","legalName":"ROVEL INC","address":"2942 WHARTON ST","revenueCode":"3120","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2004-04-17","latestIssueDate":"2020-04-30","expirationDate":"2021-04-30","inactiveDate":"2021-06-29"},{"number":"907100","type":"Food Preparing and Serving","status":"Active","businessName":"PKKP LLC","legalName":"PKKP LLC","address":"2942 WHARTON ST","revenueCode":"3120","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2022-09-27","latestIssueDate":"2025-09-05","expirationDate":"2026-09-26","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"907100","type":"Food Preparing and Serving","businessName":"PKKP LLC","legalName":"PKKP LLC","issuedDate":"2022-09-27","latestIssueDate":"2025-09-05","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2026-09-26","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true},{"number":"202963","type":"Food Preparing and Serving","businessName":"ROVEL INC","legalName":"ROVEL INC","issuedDate":"2004-04-17","latestIssueDate":"2020-04-30","closureDate":"2021-06-29","expirationDate":"2021-04-30","inactiveDate":"2021-06-29","status":"Closed","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 8 permit events matches the early part of a renovate-and-resell sequence.","evidence":["purchase recorded in 2021","permit activity in 2021, 2022"],"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":"The record identifies more than one dwelling/use.","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":"1 permit not marked completed: GP-2022-005759 (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":"building-certifications","level":"verify","title":"A fire-system permit exists, but no annual certification matched","finding":"2 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":"Food Preparing and Serving #202963: Closed since Jun 29, 2021","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/"}],"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/"}]}