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SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION."},{"number":"ZP-2021-014526","date":"2021-11-13","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":"2024-09-20","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE ( NTE 65' HIGH); ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A PILOTHOUSE WITH ACCESSORY PARKING GARAGE FOR EIGHTEEN(18) SPACES INCLUDING WITH ONE(1) VAN ACCESSIBLE SPACE AND WITH SIXTEEN(16) 1A CLASS BICYCLE SPACES IN AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION."},{"number":"PP-2021-022946","date":"2021-12-03","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2024-01-18","scope":"Lateral Seal"},{"number":"CP-2021-006071","date":"2021-12-13","work":"New Construction","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-04-04","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECKS ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ( 46 DWELLING UNITS) WITH (17) ACCESSORY PARKING GARAGE INCLUDING WITH ONE(1) VAN ACCESSIBLE SPACE AND WITH SIXTEEN(16) BICYCLE SPACES IN AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE AT GROUND FLOOR. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FP WORK. SEPARAET APPROVAL REQUIRED FROM PA L&I FOR ELEVATOR INSTALLATION. HORIZONTAL EXITS ARE APPROVED AS PER APPROVED PLANS FROM 2ND TO 6TH FLOORS. 9/1/2022 AMENDMENT: AMEND ORIGNAL PERMIT WITH NEW LAYOUT FOR THE FIRST FLOOR (RELOCATION FOR THE MAIL ROOM AND ONE BATHROOM), AND CHANGE THE PROPOSED STUDIO UNIT TO 1 BEDROOM UNIT ON UPPER FLOORS AS PER APPROVED PLAN"},{"number":"CP-2021-006474","date":"2021-12-14","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-09-20","scope":"LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY) TO AN EXISTING BUILDING. BUILDING USED AS A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING FOR THREE-FAMILY DWELLING. WORK ALSO TO PROVIDE FINISHES AND FURNISHINGS THROUGHOUT . ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.**BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 **IEBC 2018** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK.** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK**ANY DEVIATION TO THE APPROVED SCOPE OF WORK WILL REQUIRED AN AMENDED PERMIT**AMENDED AS OF 9/19/2024, WORK TO BE COMPLETED PER PLANS**"},{"number":"DP-2021-002568","date":"2022-02-01","work":"Minor Demolition","type":"Demolition","description":"Demolition Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-10-17","scope":"FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING 3-STORY ADDITION, 3 STORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING, AND 2-STORY ADDITION USING HANDHELD METHOD AND FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING 3-STORY RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE, 2-STORY ADDITION, 1-STORY ADDITION, AND 1-STORY GARAGE USING MECHANICAL DEVISES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL IS REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE PRIOR TO THE START OF WORK."},{"number":"MP-2022-003845","date":"2022-10-07","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-04-04","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEM TO INCLUDE APPLIANCES, GRILLES/REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC AND PHC APPROVAL DATED 10/7/2022. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEE CP-2021-006071 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT."},{"number":"PP-2022-014777","date":"2023-02-15","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-12-19","scope":"INSTALL 3 INCH WATER SERVICE, 1 CURB TRAP, 1 FAI, 1 BUILDING DRAIN, 73 WATER CLOSETS, 71 SHOWER/TUBS, 91 LAVATORIES, 46 FLOOR DRAINS, 3 HOSE BIBBS, 46 WASHING MACHINE BOXES, 48 HOT WATER HEATERS, 46 KITCHEN SINKS, 1 JANITOR SINK, 1 EJECTOR SUMP PUMP, 1 SUMP PUMP, 5 ROOF DRAINS, 1 GARAGE DRAIN, 2 YARD DRAINS AND 1 BACKFLOW PREVENTER ACCORDING TO THE 2018 PPC."},{"number":"FP-2022-002612","date":"2023-04-28","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-04-04","scope":"INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4\" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 6\" AMES COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY, TWO (2) STANDPIPE RISERS COMPLYING WITH NFPA 14 AND ONE (1) FIRE PUMP COMPLYING WITH NFPA 20 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA."},{"number":"MP-2023-001569","date":"2023-05-01","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-09-20","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK"},{"number":"PP-2023-004672","date":"2023-06-09","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-09-20","scope":"3 STORY TRIPLEX (RENOVATION PROJECT) INTERIOR PLUMBING WORK Residential"},{"number":"EP-2023-000778","date":"2023-06-20","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-04-02","scope":"Install 1200a, 3ph main service for apartments with 46 gang meter module. Install 600a 3ph CT service for house. Install all wiring throughout new construction 46 apartments and common areas. Wire fire pump and fire pump service. Install fire alarm system throughout .Install cable tv wiring . Install rescue assistance system. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72,2018 PHILA FIRE CODE."},{"number":"EP-2024-001260","date":"2024-02-17","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-06-20","scope":"Main Service existing in building. Supply and install new feeder to each apartment. Install coax cable. Install all new wiring throughout 3 apartments & common areas as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm system throughout as per 2016 NFPA 72."},{"number":"FP-2024-000358","date":"2024-03-07","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-09-20","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING. SYSTEM TO BE SERVED BY A FOUR (4) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE, A SIX (6) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER, AND A FIRE PUMP ALL LOCATED AT 211 VINE ST. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEE CP-2021-006474 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT."}],"storyTag":"Torn down & rebuilt","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal complete"},{"y":2025,"k":"viol","w":"6 L&I violations"},{"y":2025,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 2 failed, 1 passed"},{"y":2025,"k":"demo"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"0981869","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"GDC Vine Street Partners, LP","legalName":"GDC Vine Street Partners, LP","address":"211 VINE ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":46,"issuedDate":"2025-06-18","latestIssueDate":"2026-06-25","expirationDate":"2027-06-17","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"0981869","type":"Rental","businessName":"GDC Vine Street Partners, LP","legalName":"GDC Vine Street Partners, LP","issuedDate":"2025-06-18","latestIssueDate":"2026-06-25","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2027-06-17","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","units":46,"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","1 zoning/board appeal since 2023","demolition activity 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":"3 permits not marked completed: PP-2021-004161 (Expired), ZP-2021-013002 (Cancelled), PP-2021-022946 (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":"attention","title":"A life-safety certification appears expired","finding":"Fire Alarm Certification: Certified through May 21, 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":"Request the correction/reinspection and current filed certificate.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/maintenance-certifications/fire-protection-certifications/"},{"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 (53 MELROSE PLACE, MONTCLAIR NJ, 07042).","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":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"2 failed, 1 passed, and 0 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on Jun 10, 2025.","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 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/"},{"id":"violations","level":"clear","title":"No open violation; closed history remains relevant","finding":"The fetched record shows 0 open and 6 historical violations across 1 case.","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/"}],"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/"}]}