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PURSUANT TO A UNITY OF USE AGREEMENT. SIZE AND LOCATION PER APPROVED PLAN. NO SIGNS ON THIS APPLICATION."},{"number":"ZP-2020-009607","date":"2020-12-18","work":"Lot Line Relocation","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-01-23","scope":"FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE TWO(2) PARCELS \"PARCEL A\" AND \"PARCEL B\" FROM FIVE(5) OPA ACCOUNTS ( 113 S 19TH ST, 115 S 19TH ST, 117 S 19TH ST, 119 S 19TH ST AND 1824 CHESTNUT STREET) . SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION."},{"number":"CP-2020-006042","date":"2021-04-09","work":"New Construction","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Amendment Review","completedDate":null,"scope":"**Amendment dated 09/11/2025: to reduce number of stories from 54 to 44, to increase the number of dwelling units from 215 to 265, and to change layout and design of floors to include additional balconies and roof decks accessed from individual dwelling units, as per amendments to ZP-2021-002518 from 5/13/2023 to 3/7/2025, and for appropriate changes to structural plan, including switching from mat foundation to deep foundation.** **Amendment dated 09/12/2022: Including alterations to facades of 113-19 S 19TH ST (no work to exterior facades of 121 S 19TH ST), changing from deep foundation to mat foundation based on revised geotech report and foundation plans, changes to required special inspections and to special inspection agency (w/o change to DPRC-SI), and no other changes to previously approved work.** **Amendment dated 12/28/2021: Changes to number of stories, reconfigurations of floors, new third elevator, as per revised plans, permit language updated below to reflect changes, documented payment to DPD for mixed-income zoning bonus** For the erection of a new, fifty-four (54) story, high-rise attached structure, within and above existing three (3)-to-four (4) story attached structures across multiple properties joined as part of a unity-of-use agreement (113-21 S 19th Street and 1822-24 Chestnut Street), with existing facades on S 19th Street to remain, to be used as Groups A-3/R-2/U (Lobby w/accessory storage & utilities at 1st floor, tenant amenity spaces at 2nd-3rd & 5th floors, 215 residential units at 4th-28th and 30th-53rd floors, vacant tenant spaces at 1st-2nd floors (separate use registration permit and fit-out/CO permits required prior to occupancy), mechanical space only at 29th floor and penthouse), as per plans; separate permits required for all MEP/FSP work; sprinklers to be installed throughout as per NFPA 13 and standpipes w/in exit stairways as per NFPA 14, with sprinkler heads in window openings up through the fifth floor level on all fa"},{"number":"ZP-2021-002518","date":"2021-05-12","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Amendment Review","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION (ADDITION) OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING WITH RESIDENTIAL ROOF DECK AT THE 5TH AND 52ND FLOORS, 113 S. 19TH ST., 115-117 S. 19TH ST., 119 S. 19TH ST., 121 S. 19TH ST., 1822 CHESNUT ST., AND 1824 CHESNUT ST. PURSUANT TO A UNITY OF USE AGREEMENT AND UTILIZATION OF MIXED INCOME BONUS. SIZE AND LOCATION PER APPROVED PLAN. NO SIGNS ON THIS APPLICATION. AMENDED AS OF 9.12.2024: FOR A REDUCTION IN STRUCTURE HEIGHT & NUMBER OF STORIES, CHANGES TO BULKING & MASSING, AND A RECONFIGURATION OF RESIDENTIAL BALCONIES & ROOF DECKS."},{"number":"ZP-2022-010409","date":"2022-09-15","work":"Full Demolition","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2026-01-23","scope":"FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISITNG STRUCTURE ON LOT"},{"number":"ZP-2022-010244","date":"2022-10-07","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2026-01-23","scope":"FOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE ON LO WITH ALL OTEHR STRUCTURES REMAINS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION."},{"number":"PP-2022-015749","date":"2022-11-01","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2025-02-27","scope":"Sealing lateral"},{"number":"ZP-2023-005572","date":"2023-05-24","work":"Parking Only","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"IN EXISTING UNDERGROUD GARAGE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN."},{"number":"GP-2023-000692","date":"2023-06-06","work":"Shelter/Platform","type":"General","description":"General Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2024-02-12","scope":"SHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department - As per approved."},{"number":"GM-2023-007423","date":"2023-08-29","work":"Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2024-05-16","scope":"**Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** For the interior demolition of non-bearing partition walls and ceiling in accordance with the attached EZ Permit Interior Demolition Standard. Failure to comply with the attached EZ Permit Interior Demolition Standard shall result in revocation of this permit as per PHC. Interior demolition of non-bearing partitions, including millwork finish flooring, ceilings and furniture. NO EXTERIOR WORK"},{"number":"PP-2023-012460","date":"2023-09-11","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-05-08","scope":"Seal lateral"},{"number":"PP-2023-012461","date":"2023-09-11","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-05-08","scope":"Seal lateral"},{"number":"PP-2023-011476","date":"2023-09-11","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-05-08","scope":"Seal lateral"},{"number":"DP-2023-000905","date":"2023-10-13","work":"Major Demolition","type":"Demolition","description":"Demolition Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2025-07-16","scope":"FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THREE (3) EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURES ON A CONSOLIDATED LOT (FORMER BUILDING ADDRESSES: 113, 115-17, & 119 S 19TH ST). DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY HAND AND WITH HAND TOOLS. MECHANICAL DEMOLITION EQUIPMENT TO BE USED ONLY TO ASSIST IN THE STABLIZATION OF DEBRIS AND FLOOR JOISTS. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. ** DEMOLITION ACTIVITY NOT TO BEGIN UNTIL AFTER WATER SERVICE DISCONTINUANCE PERMITS ARE ISSUED BY PWD. ** ** FOUNDATIONS AND SLAB TO BE REMOVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH B-3303.12 AND SITE BACKFILLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH B-3303.4.1 OF THE PHILADELPHIA BUILDING CODE. ** ** PROTECTION OF ADJACENT STRUCTURES TO BE MAINTAINED DURING DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. SCOPE INCLUDES SPECIAL INSPECTIONS OF STRUCTURAL STABILITY OF ADJACENT STRUCTURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH B-1704.6.4 AND MONITORING PLAN. ** ** A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. ** ** 21 DAY POSTING & NOTICE REQUIRED PER A-303.2.1. **"},{"number":"GP-2024-003200","date":"2024-04-24","work":"Shelter/Platform","type":"General","description":"General Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-06-18","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A COVERED WALKWAY PER APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"PP-2025-007021","date":"2025-06-02","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-06-03","scope":"Remove curb trap/sealing later"},{"number":"GP-2025-011156","date":"2025-12-08","work":"Shelter/Platform","type":"General","description":"General Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"SHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. - Erection of sidewalk shelter platform 91 l.f. on S. 19th St. with the deck at 300 P.S.I. each as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work."},{"number":"SP-2025-001364","date":"2025-12-11","work":"Excavation","type":"Site / Utility Permit","description":"Site / Utility Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR EXCAVATION AS PER APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"PP-2026-003278","date":"2026-03-17","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-06-09","scope":"INSTALL SANITARY AND STORM CT's, FAI's, MD's & 6\" WDP."},{"number":"GP-2026-002061","date":"2026-05-01","work":"Tower Crane","type":"General","description":"General Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"For the erection of one (1) tower crane and associated foundation and site work as per approved plans and submitted documentation; includes both assembly and disassembly of tower crane; crane accessory to future construction per building permit CP-2020-006042 and zoning permit ZP-2021-002518; see SR-2026-033273 for Streets Dept. approval; see Chapter 9-3300 of the Philadelphia Code for Tower Crane regulations; operators must be credentialed by the NCCCO, NCCA, or ANSI; crane inspectors must be certified by the NCCCO or another organization accredited by the NCCA; no other work on this permit."},{"number":"EP-2026-005593","date":"2026-06-21","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Install 1200 Amp, 480 Volt Temporary Electric Service to feed the tower crane, temporary lighting and power for new building. All work to be performed according to the 2017 NEC and per approved plans."}],"storyTag":"Torn down & rebuilt","storyDelta":3.05,"timeline":[{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Major Demolition"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Shelter/Platform"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2025,"k":"demo"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Shelter/Platform"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Excavation"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"Tower Crane"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"282644","type":"Dumpster License - Private Property","status":"Active","businessName":"TOPPERS SALON & SPA INC","legalName":"TOPPERS SALON & SPA INC","address":"115 S 19TH ST","revenueCode":"3230","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2005-07-26","latestIssueDate":"2013-08-08","expirationDate":null,"inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"282644","type":"Dumpster License - Private Property","businessName":"TOPPERS SALON & SPA INC","legalName":"TOPPERS SALON & SPA INC","issuedDate":"2005-07-26","latestIssueDate":"2013-08-08","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":null,"inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","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":["11 permit events 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":"Appeal #PA-2020-007186: Completed · Approved.","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":"13 permits not marked completed: ZP-2020-002127 (Expired), CP-2020-006042 (Amendment Review), ZP-2021-002518 (Amendment Review), ZP-2022-010409 (Expired), ZP-2022-010244 (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":"Special Hazards Certification: Certified through Nov 30, 2025","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":"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/"}],"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/"}]}