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ERECT CANOPIES ELEVATORS AND FENCES. REFER TO AP#325300 FOR PLANS."},{"number":"325300","date":"2011-05-26","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2011-05-26","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF SIGNS ACCESSORY TO EXISTING TRAIN STATION."},{"number":"344254","date":"2011-10-26","work":"Major alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-02-16","scope":"FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF HIGH PLATFORMS, INSTALLATION OF ELEVATORS, NEW SHELTERS ON PLATFORMS, REPAIR, RENOVATION OF EXISTING STATION BUILDING, GENERAL REPAIR OF ENTRANCES FROM STREET LEVEL. INSTALLATION OF HANDRAILS AND GUARDRAILS FOR EXISTING TRANSIT STATION AS PER PLANS."},{"number":"353726","date":"2011-10-26","work":"Sign","type":"BP_SIGN","description":"SIGN PERMIT","status":"EXPIRED","completedDate":"2015-12-24","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF FLATWALL SIGNS AND FREE-STANDING SIGNS FOR EXISTING TRANSIT STATION AS PER PLANS. REFER TO AP#344254 FOR PLANS."},{"number":"353727","date":"2011-10-26","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"EXPIRED","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF EXISTING MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW MECHANICAL SYSTEM TO INCLUDE DUCTS, REGISTERS AND DIFFUSERS AND RELATED MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. REFER TO APPLICATION AP#344254 FOR PLANS."},{"number":"372694","date":"2011-11-07","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":null,"scope":"TEMPORARY SERVICE FOR TRAILER CONNECTION IN PARKING LOT FROM 11/7/11 TO 3/11/2013(NORTH DIST) AS PER 2008 NEC"},{"number":"372693","date":"2012-01-09","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":null,"scope":"REHAB TRAIN STATION BLDG GERMANTOWN AVE HEADHOUSE,PASSENGER PLATFORMS AND ENTRANCES ON WAYNE, GERMANTOWN AND WINDRIM AVENUES. INSTALL CCTV SYSTEM. INSTALLATION AND MISCELLANEOUS DEMOLITION OF NON-USE SYSTEMS AS PER 2008 NEC. (NORTH DIST)(SEPTA TRAIN STATION)"},{"number":"390426","date":"2012-02-28","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2013-11-01","scope":"SEPTA (WAYNE JUNCTION STATION)-REROUGH TWO BATHROOMS (SINKS/TOILETS)MOP RECEPTOR"},{"number":"382195","date":"2012-04-17","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":null,"scope":"SEPTA-SUPPLY & INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM THROUGHOUT BLDG AS PER 2008 NEC (NORTH DISTRICT)"},{"number":"377161","date":"2012-06-12","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-05-01","scope":"INSTALL A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 AS PER PLANS."},{"number":"422306","date":"2012-08-17","work":"Major alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-03-14","scope":"DEMO OF ROOF DOWN TO EXISTING PARAPET AND DECK MATERIAL.,INSTALLATION OF BUILT UP ROOF INCLUDING ALL COPINGS, FLASHING, AND OTHER ROOF ACCESSORIES; INSTALLATION OF A NEW ROOF ACCESS DEVICES.GUARDS SHALL BE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 1013.5 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE MECHANICAL PERMIT REQUIRED. SEE AP#418961 FOR PLAN."},{"number":"418961","date":"2012-08-17","work":"Major alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-03-14","scope":"DEMO OF ROOF DOWN TO EXISTING PARAPET AND DECK MATERIAL.,INSTALLATION OF BUILT UP ROOF INCLUDING ALL COPINGS, FLASHING, AND OTHER ROOF ACCESSORIES; INSTALLATION OF A NEW ROOF ACCESS DEVICES. GUARDS SHALL BE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 1013.5 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE MECHANICAL PERMIT REQUIRED."},{"number":"561413","date":"2014-09-12","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2015-03-06","scope":"INSTALL NEW 6\" LATERAL & HOUSE TRAP (COMM) PA20142481805 SELF-CERIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED - ALL EXCAVATIONS & PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5' IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"},{"number":"589427","date":"2015-02-09","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2015-09-20","scope":"INSTALL 2\"DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE-PA#20150370425-\"SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED\" - \"ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION\""},{"number":"635729","date":"2015-09-16","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-04-29","scope":"INSTALL (6) MEDIA INTERFACE DEVICES (CARD READERS), (0) PARKING PAYMENT STATIONS (KIOSK), AND POWER INFRASTRUCTURE (CONDUIT AND WIRE) FOR (6) NEW 120V CIRCUITS.... IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2008 NEC"},{"number":"639611","date":"2015-09-17","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-06-22","scope":"TEMPORARY NINETY (90) DAY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY"},{"number":"826293","date":"2017-10-24","work":"Demolition","type":"BP_DEMO","description":"DEMOLITION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-04-25","scope":"CLOSE IN PLACE (1) HEATING OIL TANKK 2,000-GALLON UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK. AND REMOVE (1) 10,000 HEATING OIL TANK.(TOTAL OF 2 UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS)THE REMOVAL MUST COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. (PADEP)"},{"number":"EP-2020-005256","date":"2020-09-23","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-04-07","scope":"• New electric and door hardware (3 Doors). • 2 New door closers. • New Istar panel in ticket office. • 1 New Emergency call box. • 2 New cameras (1 interior, 1 exterior). • Rework existing waiting room lighting to be controlled by motion sensors. • Replace existing thermostat with new BACnet. • Interior C&S comm racks in basement. Installation as per 2017 NEC."}],"storyTag":"Improved","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2012,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2012,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2012,"k":"permit","w":"Suppression"},{"y":2012,"k":"permit","w":"Major alteration"},{"y":2012,"k":"permit","w":"Major alteration"},{"y":2014,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2015,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2015,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2015,"k":"permit","w":"Administrative"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Demolition"},{"y":2018,"k":"demo"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Use permit #341507: 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":"2 permits not marked completed: 353726 (EXPIRED), 353727 (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":"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":"full-tax-exemption","level":"verify","title":"OPA shows a full exemption; its legal basis is unverified","finding":"OPA currently marks the land and building assessment fully tax-exempt; BlockReport does not receive the exemption determination or basis.","why":"Full OPA exemptions can have different legal bases, including government, religious, charitable/institutional, veteran, or other treatment. The current owner/use record is not a buyer’s tax forecast.","action":"Confirm the exact exemption basis, buyer eligibility, and next tax-year treatment directly with OPA.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/office-of-property-assessment/tax-exemptions-and-abatements/"}],"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. 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