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PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. *SEPERATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRE FOR CLOSURE OF RIGHT OF WAY. *21 DAY POSING AND NOTICE WAIVED PER A-303.2 *A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN MIN. 10 FEET OF BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC.*ASBESTOS REMEDIATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF THE WORK."},{"number":"CP-2021-004480","date":"2021-11-30","work":"New Construction","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-06-14","scope":"NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A SIX (6) STORY STRUCTURE (PAOLI BUILDING) TO INCLUDE ROOF DECK AND PILOT HOUSES FOR USE AS ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE (125) DWELLING UNITS AND ACCESSORY PARKING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO UTILIZE HORIZONTAL SEPARATIONS TO CREATE TWO (2) SEPARATE BUILDINGS WITH TWO (2) DIFFERENT CONSTRUCTION TYPES (BASEMENT, 1ST & 2ND FLOORS - TYPE IA AND 3ND THROUGH 6TH FLOORS - TYPE VA). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 & 13 R AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. FIRE WATCH REQUIRED PER CODE BULLETIN F-2001. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** AMENDMENT APPROVED 1/30/23 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT CP-2021-004480 TO CHANGE CONSTRUCTION TYPE OF 2ND THROUGH 6TH FLOORS TO TYPE IIIB AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL EXTERIOR WALLS OF TYPE IIIB CONSTRUCTION MUST BE FRT STUDS AND SHEATHING. AMENDMENT APPROVED 2/18/23 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT CP-2021-004480 TO CHANGE DPRC-SI AND SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AGENCY AS PER APPROVED REVISED SPECIAL INSPECTIONS DOCUMENTS. AMENDMENT APPROVED 9/30/23 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT CP-2021-004480 TO ADD ELECTRICAL ROOM AND RATED FIRE PUMP ROOM IN BASEMENT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. AMENDMENT APPROVED 11/20/23 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT CP-2021-004480 TO INCLUDE HORIZONTAL EXIT WITH REQUIRED AREAS OF REFUGE ON FLOORS 2-5 AS PER APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"CP-2021-004644","date":"2021-12-09","work":"New Construction","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-11-21","scope":"NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FIVE (5) STORY STRUCTURE (UMBRIA BUILDING) TO INCLUDE VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION & FIT-OUT PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY), FIFTY-THREE (53) DWELLING UNITS AND ACCESSORY PARKING GARAGE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO UTILIZE HORIZONTAL SEPARATIONS TO CREATE TWO (2) SEPARATE BUILDINGS WITH TWO (2) DIFFERENT CONSTRUCTION TYPES (BASEMENT & 1ST FLOOR - TYPE IA AND 2ND THROUGH 5TH FLOORS - TYPE VA). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 & 13 R AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. FIRE WATCH REQUIRED PER CODE BULLETIN F-2001. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** AMENDMENT APPROVED 2/27/23 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT CP-2021-004644 TO REMOVE BASEMENT AREA, ADD HORIZONTAL EXIT AND CHANGE DPRC-SI/SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AGENCY AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND DOCUMENTATION."},{"number":"EP-2022-012691","date":"2023-01-04","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-09-11","scope":"Installation of new fire alarm system as per 2016 NFPA 72."},{"number":"PP-2022-018189","date":"2023-01-16","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-09-08","scope":"Plumbing for brand new building."},{"number":"FP-2023-000062","date":"2023-02-09","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-09-08","scope":"INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 6\" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 6\" AMES 2000SS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AND TWO (2) STANDPIPE RISERS COMPLYING WITH NFPA 14 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA."},{"number":"EP-2022-012771","date":"2023-03-09","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-11-15","scope":"5 story New Construction Mixed Use with commercial retail space on first floor and 53 apartment units on floors 2 through 5. (2) 1200A 208/120v 3ph 4w meter bank for residential tenant services, (53) 150A 208/120V 1ph 3w apartment feeders.(1) 400A 208/120V 3Ph ,(1) 400A 208/120V 3Ph 4wire service for commercial space, (1) 600A 208/120V 3Ph 4wire service for House branch circuit. installation of owner supplied materials for Branch circuit wiring, LED lighting, power receptacles, hvac equipment and egress lighting ,RESCUE ASSISTANCE SYSTEM,. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC."},{"number":"MP-2023-000266","date":"2023-03-27","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-09-08","scope":"INSTALLATION OF HVAC SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A NEW CONSTRUCTION MIXED USE BUILDING WITH ACCESSORY PARKING GARAGE TO INCLUDE PARKING GARAGE VENTILATION SYSTEM AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH INSTALLATION PERMIT NUMBER IP23-00050 FOR VENTILATION SYSTEM APPROVAL. *2018 IMC REVIEW*"},{"number":"PP-2023-011346","date":"2023-09-26","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-06-14","scope":"INSTALL 18 ROOF DRAINS, 126 KITCHEN SINKS, 126 DISHWASHERS, 130 WASHING MACHINE BOXES, 125 FLOOR DRAINS, 125 HOT WATER HEATERS, 133 LAVATORIES, 4 HOSE BIBBS, 132 WATER CLOSETS, 131 SHOWER/TUBS, 8 AREA DRAINS, 1 MOP SINK, 4 INCH WATER SERVICE, 1 BUILDING DRAIN, 1 CURB TRAP AND 1 FAI ACCORDING TO THE 2018 PPC AND PER PLANS."},{"number":"EP-2023-008901","date":"2023-09-28","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-11-15","scope":"Install 12 devices in the area of refuge. (Magnetic door hold open device) See the bubble on the new drawing attached. This is an addition to permit EP-2022-012691. 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ALL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2017 NEC. ** PERMIT AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF MAGNETIC DOOR HOLDERS AND ADDITIONAL FIRE ALARM DEVICES IN THE AREAS OF REFUGE."},{"number":"ZP-2023-010963","date":"2023-10-13","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-01-08","scope":"Eating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop"},{"number":"CP-2023-005466","date":"2023-10-31","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-05-28","scope":"FOR LEVEL 2 ALTERATIONS OF THE GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE WITH A MEZZANINE AS PER PLANS. 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SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK."},{"number":"PP-2023-015944","date":"2024-01-04","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-05-28","scope":"INSTALL 2 LAVATORIES, 2 WATER CLOSETS, 3 HAND SINKS, 1-THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, 1 MOP SINK, 3 UTILITY SINKS, 1 ICE MAKER, 2 FLOOR SINKS, 1 COFFEE MAKER, 1 ESPRESSO MACHINE, 1 GREASE INTERCEPTOR AND 6 FLOOR DRAINS ACCORDING TO THE 2018 PPC AND PER PLANS."},{"number":"EP-2023-012099","date":"2024-01-05","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-05-23","scope":"Wiring of tenant fit out of retail space. 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Power and lighting branch circuit wiring, devices, and LED lighting in residential areas, common areas, and egress lighting. -HORIZONTAL EXITS INSTALLED ,NO STANDBY POWER REQ'D AND RESCUE ASSISTANCE SYSTEM IS ON F.A PERMIT--"},{"number":"MP-2023-005289","date":"2024-01-12","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-05-28","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEM INCLUDING REGISTERS AND DIFFUSERS WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AND ACCESSORIES AS PER PLANS."},{"number":"FP-2024-001101","date":"2024-05-24","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-05-28","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. 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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: PP-2021-014738 (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":"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":"building-certifications","level":"verify","title":"A fire-system permit exists, but no annual certification matched","finding":"10 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 #204802: Inactive since Nov 19, 2010; Food Preparing and Serving #309471: Inactive since Nov 19, 2010; Food Preparing and Serving #519875: Inactive since Jun 29, 2015; Dumpster License - Private Property #533084: Inactive","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":"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 apartments. 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/"}]}