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ALL CONSTRUCTION MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN NO. B-1302. FULL SIDEWALK CLOSURE REQUIRED AS REFLECTED ON APPROVED SITE PLAN AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT. 21 DAY NOTIFICATION TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS TO BE WAIVED AS PER SECTION A-303.2 OF THE PHILA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. SEE APP# 576761 FOR APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"615552","date":"2015-06-16","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2015-06-16","scope":"FOR A NEW 3 STORY, 3 UNIT MIXED USE BLDG WITH CELLAR, ROOF TOP DECK, AND A REAR DECK AT THE 2ND FLOOR LEVEL. A COMMERCIAL UNIT WILL BE LOCATED AT THE FRONT PORTION OF THE 1ST FLOOR AND CELLAR. ONE RESIDENTIAL UNIT WILL BE LOCATED AT THE FRONT PORTION OF THE 2ND FLOOR AND ALL OF THE 3RD FLOOR. THE ROOF TOP DECK WILL ONLY BE ACCESSED BY RESIDENTIAL UNIT #2. ALSO PROPOSED IS A 4' TALL FENCE AROUND PERIMETER."},{"number":"629719","date":"2015-09-03","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-10-03","scope":"PROPOSED NEW CONSTRUCTION THREE STORY WITH CELLAR. THE BUILDING WILL HAVE ONE COMMERCIAL UNIT LOCATED AT THE FRONT PORTION OF THE BUILDING ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND CELLAR LEVELS. THE BUILDING WILL HAVE (2) RESIDENTIAL UNITS, ONE LOCATED AT THE FRONT OF THE 2ND FL AND THE ENTIRE 3RD FLOOR. PROPOSED ROOF TOP DECK ACCESSED BY A PILOT HOUSE THAT IS USED FOR STAIR ACCESS ONLY. **CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY IS REQUIRED FOR COMMERCIAL SPACE PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY**"},{"number":"658596","date":"2016-01-27","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-10-03","scope":"INSTALL A 400AMP SERVICE WITH NEW WIRING,LIGHTS,OUTLETS,SWITCHES,FIXTURES,SMOKES AND CO DETECTORS AS PER 2008 NEC (EAST DISTRICT)"},{"number":"663190","date":"2016-02-10","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-10-03","scope":"INSTALL NEW AUTO WET SPRINKLER THROUGHOUT PER NFPA 13 AND 13R, 2\", FDC"},{"number":"654285","date":"2016-02-12","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-10-03","scope":"NEW CONSTRUCTION: INTERIOR PLUMBING FOR MIXED USE 3-STORY BUILDING WITH (1) COMMERCIAL UNIT AND (2) RESIDENTIAL UNITS. EXTERIOR PLUMBING WHICH INCLUDES A CURB TRAP, 5-INCH SEWER LATERAL, & 1-INCH DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE. ALL WORK TO COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE, 2004. SELF CERTIFICATIONS ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED & ALL EXCAVATIONS & PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION CONTAINMENT DEVICE."},{"number":"678312","date":"2016-03-22","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-10-03","scope":"INSTALL (3) HVAC SYSTEMS WITH DUCTWORK. (MIXED USE)"},{"number":"685824","date":"2016-05-25","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-10-03","scope":"INSTALL 1 NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM INCLUDING PULLSTATIONS,STROBES,HORNS,STROBE/HORNS,PANELS AS PER NFPA 72"},{"number":"769990","date":"2017-03-28","work":"Use","type":"ZP_USE","description":"USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-03-28","scope":"FOR A BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE FROM CELLAR THRU FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH EXISTING TWO(2) FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ABOVE. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION."},{"number":"770021","date":"2017-04-27","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-12-22","scope":"CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY (CO) FOR THE CREATION OF BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL OFFICE W. NO ALTERATIONS AT BASEMENT (FRONT) TO 1ST FLOOR (FRONT) OF EXIST. MIXED-USE MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING; BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED."},{"number":"GM-2021-012856","date":"2021-11-17","work":"Wall Covering Replacement","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-06-01","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."}],"storyTag":"Torn down & rebuilt","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2015,"k":"insp","w":"Inspection passed"},{"y":2015,"k":"permit","w":"New construction"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Suppression"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2016,"k":"viol","w":"L&I violation"},{"y":2016,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 1 failed, 1 passed"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Use"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Administrative"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Wall Covering Replacement"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"733281","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"New Bridge Foundation, LLC","legalName":"New Bridge Foundation, LLC","address":"1432 GERMANTOWN AVE","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":2,"issuedDate":"2017-03-28","latestIssueDate":"2022-04-13","expirationDate":"2023-03-27","inactiveDate":"2023-05-26"}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"733281","type":"Rental","businessName":"New Bridge Foundation, LLC","legalName":"New Bridge Foundation, LLC","issuedDate":"2017-03-28","latestIssueDate":"2022-04-13","closureDate":"2023-05-26","expirationDate":"2023-03-27","inactiveDate":"2023-05-26","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-29","signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Appeal #24615: OPEN · Withdrawn. Use permit #576767: 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, 2 passed, and 0 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on May 5, 2016.","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":"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 2 historical violations across 2 cases.","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":"Sprinkler Certification: Certified through Nov 12, 2026; Fire Alarm Certification: Certified through Nov 12, 2026","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/"}]}