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SEPARATE PERMITS REQURIED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM.*IBC09* SEE AP#947112 FOR APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"948730","date":"2019-03-25","work":"New Construction","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-03-02","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR(4) STORY BUILDING PLUS CELLAR TO BE USED AS TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS WITH PRIVATE ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY EXTERIER STAIR WELLS AS PER PLANS.BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQURIED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM.*IBC09* SEE AP#947112 FOR APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"948731","date":"2019-03-25","work":"New Construction","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-03-09","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR(4) STORY BUILDING PLUS CELLAR TO BE USED AS TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS WITH PRIVATE ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY EXTERIER STAIR WELLS AS PER PLANS.BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQURIED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM.*IBC09* SEE AP#947112 FOR APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"967469","date":"2019-05-09","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2020-10-26","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS."},{"number":"967472","date":"2019-05-16","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-03-09","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A TWO (2\") INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AS PER NFPA 13. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS."},{"number":"967479","date":"2019-06-05","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-03-01","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A FOUR (4) STORY TWO-FAMILY DWELLING IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R TO INCLUDE A NEW TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A NEW TWO (2) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA."},{"number":"967484","date":"2019-06-05","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-01-14","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A FOUR (4) STORY TWO-FAMILY DWELLING IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R TO INCLUDE A NEW TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A NEW TWO (2) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA."},{"number":"967475","date":"2019-06-19","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-03-09","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS."},{"number":"1000651","date":"2019-09-18","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2020-08-07","scope":"COMPLETE INTERIOR ROUGH AND SET FIXTURES AS PER PLANS."},{"number":"1000649","date":"2019-09-18","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-03-01","scope":"NEW CONSTRUCTION: INTERIOR PLUMBING; 4 STORYSTRUCTURE; 2 FAMILY DWELLING-THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004"},{"number":"1000622","date":"2019-09-18","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2020-10-19","scope":"NEW CONSTRUCTION: INTERIOR PLUMBING;4 STORY BUILDING;(6) DWELLING UNITS-THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004"},{"number":"1000616","date":"2019-09-18","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-03-09","scope":"66 PLUMBING FIXTURES WITH PIPING FOR A NEW 4 STORY 6 FAMILY DWELLING"},{"number":"1000646","date":"2019-09-18","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-03-09","scope":"COMPLETE INTERIOR ROUGH AND SET FIXTURES AS PER PLANS."},{"number":"1010766","date":"2019-10-23","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2020-10-26","scope":"400A SERVICE,& COMPLETE WIRING OF SIX(6) FAMILY DWELLING,110V SMOKE ALARMS&EMERGENCY LIGHTING. 'O8 NEC . INSTALL COMPLETE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PER ENGINEER SEALED AND CITY APPROVED DRAWINGS. 'O8 NEC & 'O7 NFPA-72."},{"number":"1028800","date":"2020-02-05","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2020-10-26","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW MECHANICAL/HVAC SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A NEW FOUR (4) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO BE USED AS GROUP R-2 (SIX (6) DWELLING UNITS), USING SIX (6) HEAT PUMPS W/DUCTWORK, REGISTERS, AND DIFFUSERS, ALL SELF-CONTAINED W/IN EACH UNIT, AS PER PLANS; SEE AP#947112 FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT."},{"number":"1028814","date":"2020-02-05","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2020-10-19","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW MECHANICAL/HVAC SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A NEW FOUR (4) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO BE USED AS GROUP R-2 (SIX (6) DWELLING UNITS), USING SIX (6) HEAT PUMPS W/DUCTWORK, REGISTERS, AND DIFFUSERS, ALL SELF-CONTAINED W/IN EACH UNIT, AS PER PLANS; SEE AP#948729 FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT."},{"number":"974120","date":"2020-02-06","work":"Amend for conversion","type":"Administrative","description":"Administrative Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-03-09","scope":"AMEND THE BUILDING PERMIT (#947112) APPLICATION TO REFLECT THE FOLLOWING PROJECT REVISIONS: REVISE INTERIOR IN-UNIT CIRCULATING STAIR AT UNIT #4 AND #6 TO REFLECT AN ADDITIONAL RISER AT LANDING; ASSOCIATED WALL SECTION ADDED TO DRAWING SERIES. REVISE WINDOW SCHEDULE TO REFLECT TEMPERED GLAZING ADJACENT TO INTERIOR STAIR LANDINGS. REVISE PLAN LOCATION OF THIRD FLOOR DEMISING PARTITION. ADD STRUCTURAL FRAMING LAYOUT AT RECESSED ENTRY.SEE AP#974120 FOR APPROVED PLAN."},{"number":"974126","date":"2020-02-06","work":"Amend for conversion","type":"Administrative","description":"Administrative Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2020-10-26","scope":"AMEND THE BUILDING PERMIT (#948729) APPLICATION TO REFLECT THE FOLLOWING PROJECT REVISIONS: REVISE INTERIOR IN-UNIT CIRCULATING STAIR AT UNIT #4 AND #6 TO REFLECT AN ADDITIONAL RISER AT LANDING; ASSOCIATED WALL SECTION ADDED TO DRAWING SERIES. REVISE WINDOW SCHEDULE TO REFLECT TEMPERED GLAZING ADJACENT TO INTERIOR STAIR LANDINGS. REVISE PLAN LOCATION OF THIRD FLOOR DEMISING PARTITION. ADD STRUCTURAL FRAMING LAYOUT AT RECESSED ENTRY.SEE AP#974120 FOR APPROVED PLAN."},{"number":"974127","date":"2020-02-06","work":"Amend for conversion","type":"Administrative","description":"Administrative Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"AMEND THE BUILDING PERMIT (#947113) APPLICATION TO REFLECT THE FOLLOWING PROJECT REVISIONS: REVISE INTERIOR IN-UNIT CIRCULATING STAIR AT UNIT #1 TO REFLECT AN ADDITIONAL RISER AT LANDING; ASSOCIATED WALL SECTION REVISED ACCORDINGLY. REVISE WINDOW SCHEDULE TO REFLECT TEMPERED GLAZING ADJACENT TO INTERIOR STAIR LANDINGS.SEE AP#974120 FOR APPROVED PLAN."},{"number":"974128","date":"2020-02-06","work":"Amend for conversion","type":"Administrative","description":"Administrative Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"AMEND THE BUILDING PERMIT (#948730) APPLICATION TO REFLECT THE FOLLOWING PROJECT REVISIONS: REVISE INTERIOR IN-UNIT CIRCULATING STAIR AT UNIT #1 TO REFLECT AN ADDITIONAL RISER AT LANDING; ASSOCIATED WALL SECTION REVISED ACCORDINGLY. REVISE WINDOW SCHEDULE TO REFLECT TEMPERED GLAZING ADJACENT TO INTERIOR STAIR LANDINGS.SEE AP#974120 FOR APPROVED PLAN."},{"number":"974129","date":"2020-02-06","work":"Amend for conversion","type":"Administrative","description":"Administrative Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"AMEND THE BUILDING PERMIT (#948731) APPLICATION TO REFLECT THE FOLLOWING PROJECT REVISIONS: REVISE INTERIOR IN-UNIT CIRCULATING STAIR AT UNIT #1 TO REFLECT AN ADDITIONAL RISER AT LANDING; ASSOCIATED WALL SECTION REVISED ACCORDINGLY. REVISE WINDOW SCHEDULE TO REFLECT TEMPERED GLAZING ADJACENT TO INTERIOR STAIR LANDINGS.SEE AP#974120 FOR APPROVED PLAN."},{"number":"EP-2020-002201","date":"2020-06-12","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2020-10-30","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":"EP-2020-002286","date":"2020-06-12","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2020-10-30","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":"EP-2020-003098","date":"2020-06-12","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-02-18","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":"MP-2020-001396","date":"2020-06-15","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-03-09","scope":"EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation if New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plansInstallation of (2) 60,000 btu 95% gas furnaces with 2.5 ton 13 seer ac systems. All required duct work. Total of 15 Registers ."},{"number":"MP-2020-001395","date":"2020-06-15","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-03-09","scope":"EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation if New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Installation of (2) 60,000 btu 95% gas furnaces with 2.5 ton 13 seer ac systems. All required duct work. Total of 15 registers"},{"number":"MP-2020-001398","date":"2020-06-15","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-01-14","scope":"EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation if New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site planInstallation of (2) 60,000 btu 95% gas furnaces with 2.5 ton 13 seer ac systems. All required duct work. Total of 15 Registers s."}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Amend for conversion"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Amend for conversion"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Amend for conversion"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Amend for conversion"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Amend for conversion"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"275610","type":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot","status":"Inactive","businessName":"MARTHA TORRES","legalName":"MARTHA TORRES","address":"2435 N FRONT ST","revenueCode":"3219","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2004-04-04","latestIssueDate":"2004-04-04","expirationDate":"2005-02-28","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22"},{"number":"323375","type":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot","status":"Inactive","businessName":"ANNA SANTIAGO","legalName":"ANNA SANTIAGO","address":"2435 N FRONT ST","revenueCode":"3219","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2005-06-22","latestIssueDate":"2005-06-22","expirationDate":"2006-02-28","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22"},{"number":"871053","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"SL Rental III 2435 N Front St QOZB, LLC (SL Rentals)","legalName":"SL Rental III 2435 N Front St QOZB, LLC","address":"2435 N FRONT ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":18,"issuedDate":"2021-06-17","latestIssueDate":"2026-07-15","expirationDate":"2027-06-16","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"871053","type":"Rental","businessName":"SL Rental III 2435 N Front St QOZB, LLC (SL Rentals)","legalName":"SL Rental III 2435 N Front St QOZB, LLC","issuedDate":"2021-06-17","latestIssueDate":"2026-07-15","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2027-06-16","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true},{"number":"323375","type":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot","businessName":"ANNA SANTIAGO","legalName":"ANNA SANTIAGO","issuedDate":"2005-06-22","latestIssueDate":"2005-06-22","closureDate":"2012-12-22","expirationDate":"2006-02-28","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"275610","type":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot","businessName":"MARTHA TORRES","legalName":"MARTHA TORRES","issuedDate":"2004-04-04","latestIssueDate":"2004-04-04","closureDate":"2012-12-22","expirationDate":"2005-02-28","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-21","units":18,"signals":[],"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: 974127 (Issued), 974128 (Issued), 974129 (Issued).","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":"11 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":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot #275610: Inactive since Dec 22, 2012; Vacant Residential Property / Lot #323375: Inactive since Dec 22, 2012","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":"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/"}]}