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SIZES AND LOCATIONS AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLAN."},{"number":"CP-2021-002792","date":"2021-12-08","work":"New Construction","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-05-23","scope":"NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING WITH COMMON ROOF DECK AND PILOT HOUSES FOR USE AS A SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION & FIT-OUT PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND TWENTY (20) DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND CONTAIN STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. FIRE WATCH REQUIRED PER CODE BULLETIN F-2001 *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**"},{"number":"FP-2022-002562","date":"2022-10-17","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-05-23","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A FOUR (4) STORY MIXED-USE BUILDING TO INCLUDE A NEW FOUR (4) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A NEW FOUR (4) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13. CLASS 1 MANUAL WET STANDPIPES TO BE INSTALLED IN INTERIOR EXIT STAIRWAY ENCLOSURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 14. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEE CP-2021-002792 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT."},{"number":"PP-2022-013902","date":"2022-10-27","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-05-23","scope":"INSTALL 3 INCH WATER SERVICE, 1 BUILDING DRAIN, 1 CURB TRAP, 1 FAI, 21 LAVATORIES, 21 WATER CLOSETS, 20 SHOWER/TUBS, 21 KITCHEN SINKS, 21 WASHING MACHINE BOXES, 21 HUB DRAINS, 2 FLOOR DRAINS, 1 EJECTOR SUMP PUMP, 2 SUMP PUMP, 1 AREA DRAIN, 2 BACKWATER VALVES, 3 ROOF DRAINS, 1 BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND 21 HOT WATER HEATERS ACCORDING TO THE 2018 PPC."},{"number":"MP-2022-005279","date":"2022-11-04","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-05-23","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEM INCLUDING ELECTRIC AIR HANDLER, REGISTER AND DIFFUSERS WITH ASSOICIATED DUCTWORK AS PER PLANS."},{"number":"EP-2023-001913","date":"2023-03-01","work":"Rough-In","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2023-04-26","scope":"Rough-In Permit for EP-2023-001466 wire up 20 apt with light s, outlets switches , c/o detectors and smoke . install 1000 amp service with 20 meters and panels , install service for fire pump . install 400 amp service for house panel , also install class B fire alarm"},{"number":"EP-2023-001466","date":"2023-04-25","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-05-14","scope":"Install all wiring for20 apt with lights, outlets switches , 110v interconnected c/o detectors and smoke alarms. install 1000 amp service with 20 meters and panels , install service for fire pump . install 400 amp service for house panel , also install complete class B fire alarm system. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS -2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72,2018 PHILA FIRE CODE."},{"number":"CP-2025-002843","date":"2025-06-04","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-04-16","scope":"FOR A TENANT FITOUT AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS, AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT.** BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED.** ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. **IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK.** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.** AMENDED AS OF 12/19/2025 AS PER APPROVED PLAN**"},{"number":"ZP-2025-005260","date":"2025-06-04","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Personal Services"},{"number":"MP-2025-005167","date":"2025-10-15","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-04-16","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK."},{"number":"PP-2025-013601","date":"2025-11-03","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-04-16","scope":"CAST AND COPPER 3 WATER CLOSETS; 4 LAVS; 2 SHOWERS; 1 THREE COMPARTMENT SINK; 1 KITCHEN SINK; 1 HAND SINK; 1 WASHER BOX; 1 HOT WATER HEATER; 1 MOP SINK; 1 WATER FOUNTAIN; 1 WATER FILTRATION ICE MAKER"},{"number":"FP-2025-002237","date":"2025-11-05","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-04-16","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. Relocate 32 existing sprinkler heads in the proposed 1st floor tenant space"},{"number":"EP-2025-010550","date":"2026-01-27","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-04-13","scope":"Interior wiring Installation of receptacles and lighting and panel Per plans Installation of fire alarm per plans in accordance with NFPA 72 2016 & The Philadelphia Fire Code 2018"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Rough-In"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"0952938","type":"Rental","status":"Expired","businessName":"1325 N Lee OCF LLC","legalName":"1325 N Lee OCF LLC","address":"1325 N LEE ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":20,"issuedDate":"2024-05-31","latestIssueDate":"2025-07-08","expirationDate":"2026-05-30","inactiveDate":null},{"number":"1004964","type":"Food Preparing and Serving","status":"Active","businessName":"Spoke Society LLC","legalName":"Spoke Society LLC","address":"1325 N LEE ST","revenueCode":"3120","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2026-04-16","latestIssueDate":"2026-04-16","expirationDate":"2027-04-15","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"1004964","type":"Food Preparing and Serving","businessName":"Spoke Society LLC","legalName":"Spoke Society LLC","issuedDate":"2026-04-16","latestIssueDate":"2026-04-16","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2027-04-15","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true},{"number":"0952938","type":"Rental","businessName":"1325 N Lee OCF LLC","legalName":"1325 N Lee OCF LLC","issuedDate":"2024-05-31","latestIssueDate":"2025-07-08","closureDate":"2026-05-30","expirationDate":"2026-05-30","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Expired","statusLabel":"Expired","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-24","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":["8 permit events since 2023"],"caveat":"Record activity alone does not establish that a sale or redevelopment 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: EP-2023-001913 (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-status","level":"verify","title":"Residential form does not establish rental use","finding":"OPA classifies the parcel as apartments; 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":"7 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":"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/"}]}