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SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLANS. AMENDMENT APPROVED ON 11/12/2021: FOR THE REDUCTION IN PARKING SPACES TO A TOTAL OF THIRTY-ONE (31) SPACES. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLANS."},{"number":"CP-2021-002182","date":"2021-12-13","work":"New Construction","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-11-22","scope":"NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A SEVEN (7) STORY STRUCTURE WITH COMMON ROOF DECK AND PILOT HOUSES FOR USE AS ONE HUNDRED (100) DWELLING UNITS WITH 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 & 2ND FLOORS - TYPE IA AND 3RD THROUGH 7TH FLOORS - TYPE IIIA). FIRE RETARDANT TREATED STUDS AND SHEATHING REQUIRED FOR TYPE III CONSTRUCTION. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 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 4/21/22 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT NO. CP-2021-002182 FOR REVISIONS TO STRUCTURAL FOUNDATION AND SHORING SYSTEM AS PER APPROVED PLANS. AMENDMENT APPROVED 5/22/23 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT NO. CP-2021-002182 FOR REVISIONS TO FIRST FLOOR AMENITY SPACE AND ELEVATOR STRUCTURAL CHANGES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. AMENDMENT APPROVED 8/10/24 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT NO. CP-2021-002182 TO DOCUMENT 2-HOUR RATED PIPE/WIRE SHAFT THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"PP-2022-008432","date":"2022-06-07","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-11-22","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."},{"number":"PP-2022-007265","date":"2022-06-08","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-11-20","scope":"Rough-in and complete final finish for 100 residential units plumbing service. Connect domestic water main and sewer main to the street mains."},{"number":"FP-2022-001431","date":"2022-06-27","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-11-20","scope":"For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13 (using a new, six (6) inch fire service line as per PWD Utility Plan dated 07/31/2021, a new six (6) inch backflow prevention device located within the basement, a new fire pump installed as per NFPA 20 within the basement fire pump room, and two (2), six (6) inch standpipes within the exit stairways installed as per NFPA 14), throughout a new seven (7) story detached structure to be used as Groups R-2/S-2 (One-Hundred (100) Dwelling Units @ 1st-7th Floors w/Garage Parking @ Basement), as per plans and hydraulic calculations; dry piping and dry sprinkler heads to be used within unconditioned areas within basement parking garage; see CP-2021-002182 for building permit."},{"number":"EP-2022-004627","date":"2022-07-14","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-06-26","scope":"Installation of commercial service(as shown) ,1600A meter banks and 800A house panel .Connect 2 elevators, 1 parking system ,Installation of rescue assistance system, Installation of stand-by generator & ATS switch, Wire 100 residential units , All em/exit lighting, All 110v interconnected smoke alarms. Installation of fire pump service ran under building slab. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72,2018 PHILA FIRE CODE. LABOR ONLY Amendment #1 : Please remove \" Installation of complete fire alarm system w/ low frequency sound in all living rms and bedrooms, AUDIO/VISUAL NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES IN TYPE-A UNITS ,tamper& flow switches, monitor modules.\" from the approved scope of work of permit. Fire alarm company will apply for that permit separately. Amendment #2 : Change from Cu to Al feeders for all service equipment & feeders to all apartments . To be supported PER: '17 NEC for MC & SER horizontal and vertical run support -2017 NEC."},{"number":"MP-2022-002632","date":"2022-07-18","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-11-20","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEM INCLUDING MECHANICAL APPLIANCES AND DUCT WORK AS PER PLANS."},{"number":"EP-2022-005541","date":"2023-05-23","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-04-24","scope":"Install Fire Alarm system w/ low frequency sound in all units, and type-A units w/ horn/strobes .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS -2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72,2018 PHILA FIRE CODE."},{"number":"ZP-2024-011811","date":"2024-11-19","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Visitor Accommodations"},{"number":"ZP-2024-012983","date":"2024-12-31","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant"},{"number":"EP-2025-006441","date":"2025-07-21","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-01-12","scope":"Relocate horn strobe on back wall in kitchen to strobe in bathroom. Add wiring and module for new exhaust hood as per 2016 NFPA 72."},{"number":"ZP-2025-007313","date":"2025-07-30","work":"Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-08-24","scope":"two Illuminated Flat wall signs 96\"x41\""},{"number":"FP-2025-001621","date":"2025-08-06","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-01-12","scope":"EZ 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. Kitchen suppression system"},{"number":"GP-2025-006629","date":"2025-08-13","work":"Sign","type":"General","description":"General Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-08-24","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) STATIC INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGNS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK. SEE ZP-2025-007313 FOR ZONING APPROVAL."}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Sign"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"0966484","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"4211 CHESTNUT LLC","legalName":"4211 CHESTNUT LLC","address":"4211 CHESTNUT ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Hotel","units":100,"issuedDate":"2024-11-26","latestIssueDate":"2025-10-14","expirationDate":"2026-11-25","inactiveDate":null},{"number":"1001148","type":"Food Preparing and Serving","status":"Active","businessName":"4211 CHESTNUT LLC","legalName":"4211 CHESTNUT LLC","address":"4211 CHESTNUT ST","revenueCode":"3120","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2026-03-05","latestIssueDate":"2026-03-05","expirationDate":"2027-03-04","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"1001148","type":"Food Preparing and Serving","businessName":"4211 CHESTNUT LLC","legalName":"4211 CHESTNUT LLC","issuedDate":"2026-03-05","latestIssueDate":"2026-03-05","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2027-03-04","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true},{"number":"0966484","type":"Rental","businessName":"4211 CHESTNUT LLC","legalName":"4211 CHESTNUT LLC","issuedDate":"2024-11-26","latestIssueDate":"2025-10-14","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2026-11-25","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","units":100,"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":["7 permit events since 2023"],"caveat":"Record activity alone does not establish that a sale or redevelopment is planned."},{"kind":"permit-mismatch","level":"watch","title":"Assessment/permit mismatch","summary":"The assessment jumped 64% in 2027, but no matching permit appears in the property timeline.","evidence":["assessment moved from $13,846,400 to $22,711,400","no permit shown in 2026-2028"],"caveat":"Not proof of unpermitted work; reassessment, corrected data, or a permit under another parcel can also explain it."}],"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":"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 (109 BAY HILL DRIVE, BLUE BELL PA, 19422).","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":"building-certifications","level":"verify","title":"A fire-system permit exists, but no annual certification matched","finding":"5 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":"deed-chain","level":"verify","title":"The latest nominal transfer is not a market sale—or a title opinion","finding":"The latest deed in the assembled record moved for nominal consideration.","why":"A $1 or nominal deed can be a valid family, estate, or entity transfer. It does not establish a sale price, clear title, or by itself prove a tangled title.","action":"Read the recorded deed and have the title search confirm every grantor, grantee, estate/probate step, lien, and authority to sell.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/property-lots-housing/get-a-copy-of-a-deed-or-other-recorded-document/"},{"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/"}]}