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Size and locations per plans."},{"number":"ZP-2020-002921","date":"2020-11-24","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-12-16","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING WITH A ROOF DECK AND THREE (3) ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES WITH A MECHANICAL ELEVATOR AND GREEN ROOF (COVERING ATLEAST 60% OF THE ROOF TOP) (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS)"},{"number":"CP-2020-004733","date":"2020-12-30","work":"New Construction","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-12-16","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING WITH A ROOF DECK AND THREE (3) ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES WITH A MECHANICAL ELEVATOR AND GREEN ROOF (COVERING ATLEAST 60% OF THE ROOF TOP) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR THE USE AS VACANT COMMERCIAL USE (AS PERMITTED IN CMX 2.5 DISTRICT) AT THE GROUND FLOOR (SEPARATE USE REGISTRATION PERMIT AND FITOUT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND MULTI-FAMILY (105 UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING UTILIZING GREEN ROOF BONUS (IN ACCORDING TO ZONING CODE $14-602 (7), THE APPLICANT MUST EXECUTE AND RECORD A DEED RESTRICTION PRIOR TO ISSUE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY IN FAVOR OF THE CITY, APPROVED AS TO FORM BY THE LAW DEPARTMENT, WHICH REQUIRES THE GREEN ROOF TO BE CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED, AT A MINIMUM, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S GUIDELINES, WHERE APPLICABLE, AND WITH WATER DEPARTMENT STANDARDS, FOR THE LIFE OF THE BUILDING; AND WHICH ALLOWS THE CITY TO INSPECT THE GREEN ROOF FOR, OR DEMAND PROOF OF, CONTINUED COMPLIANCE WITH THOSE REQUIREMENTS) AND MIXED INCOME HOUSING BONUS AND TO INCLUDE THIRTY-SIX (36) ACCESSORY BICYCLE PARKING SPACES. BUIOLDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR M.E.P.S WORK. SEPARATE APPROVAL REQUIRED FROM PA L&I FOR ELEVATOR INSTALLATION. Amendment to include relocating the electrical room and associated shafts, adding a horizontal exit in the residential wood framed floors, changing interior partition types, modifying exterior cladding, & Structural modifications. Amendment to updated Fire-Rated Partition Type at Basement Electrical Room."},{"number":"PP-2021-002642","date":"2021-02-19","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2021-06-18","scope":"SEAL SEWER LATERAL"},{"number":"ZP-2021-014499","date":"2021-11-10","work":"Full Demolition","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ALL STRUCTURES ON THE LOT."},{"number":"PP-2021-020544","date":"2021-11-21","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-01-06","scope":"Seal lateral"},{"number":"DP-2021-002338","date":"2022-01-07","work":"Minor Demolition","type":"Demolition","description":"Demolition Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-10-30","scope":"FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING THREE (3) STORIES ATTACHED MASONRY STRUCTURE. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY HAND AND WITH HAND TOOLS ONLY. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & 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. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ENCROACHMENT OR CLOSURE. *ASBESTOS ABATEMENT REQUIRED**"},{"number":"GM-2022-000365","date":"2022-01-16","work":"Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-04-11","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":"FP-2022-001109","date":"2022-05-19","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-12-16","scope":"FOT THE INSTALLION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 6\" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 4\" DC AMES 2000 SS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. STANDPIPE SYSTEM TO BE INCLUDED AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.**AMENDED AS OF 9/28/2023 TO PROVIDE A 6\" DC AMES 2000 SS BACKFLOW PREVENTION SYSTEM**"},{"number":"PP-2023-003994","date":"2023-05-19","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-12-05","scope":"Install 4\" domestic service, 8\" sanitary and 8\" storm curb traps complete with fresh air inlets and main house drains"},{"number":"PP-2023-007405","date":"2023-05-31","work":"Rough-In","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-01-09","scope":"Rough-In Permit for PP-2023-006623"},{"number":"PP-2023-006623","date":"2023-07-27","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-12-16","scope":"Install (111) lavatories; (111) water closets; (110) tub/shower; (108) laundry sink/water boxes; (106) kitchen sinks; (6) floor drains; (1) floor sink (other); (1) area drain; (4) water heaters; (4) roof drains; (1) Ejector tank(other): (1) mop receptor(other)"},{"number":"MP-2024-000017","date":"2024-02-26","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-12-16","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":"EP-2024-003185","date":"2024-04-08","work":"Rough-In","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-12-09","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-2024-003180","date":"2024-05-27","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-12-09","scope":"INSTALL DUCT BANKS FOR THE ELECTRIC & TELECOM SERVICES. INSTALL (2) 1200 AMP MULTIMETER DISTRIBUTION CENTERS, 600 AMP SERVICE & HOUSE PANELS, 400 AMP SERVICE FOR THE COMMERCIAL SPACE, 200 AMP SERVICE FOR THE FUTURE COMMERCIAL SPACE. INSTALL A 100 AMP FIRE PUMP SERVICE WITH A 600 AMP SERVICE RATED FUSED FIRE PUMP CONTROLLER.INSTALL WIRING THROUGHOUT THE COMMON AREAS, COMMERCIAL SHELL SPACES & 105 DWELLING UNITS. INSTALL LIGHTS NORMAL & EMERGENCY, LIGHT CONTROLS, SENSORS, SWITCHES, RECEPTACLES & SMOKE ALARMS. PROVIDE POWER FOR THE MECHANICAL, HVAC & ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT. INSTALL A NEW FIRE ALARM & 2-WAY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. ALL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2017 NEC."}],"storyTag":"Torn down & rebuilt","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo."},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2022,"k":"insp","w":"Inspection passed"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Rough-In"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2023,"k":"demo"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Rough-In"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"viol","w":"L&I violation"},{"y":2024,"k":"insp","w":"Inspection failed"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"205894","type":"Food Preparing and Serving","status":"Inactive","businessName":"TONY'S WAY,INC","legalName":"TONY'S WAY,INC","address":"1900 N FRONT ST","revenueCode":"3120","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2004-07-08","latestIssueDate":"2019-04-29","expirationDate":"2020-04-30","inactiveDate":"2020-06-29"},{"number":"406972","type":"Dumpster License - Public ROW","status":"Inactive","businessName":"TONYS WAY INC","legalName":"TONYS WAY INC","address":"1900 N FRONT ST","revenueCode":"3417","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2007-04-17","latestIssueDate":"2014-04-08","expirationDate":"2015-03-31","inactiveDate":"2015-05-30"},{"number":"448453","type":"Special Assembly Occupancy","status":"Inactive","businessName":"TONY'S WAY INC","legalName":"TONY'S WAY INC","address":"1900 N FRONT ST","revenueCode":"3006","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2008-06-11","latestIssueDate":"2008-06-11","expirationDate":"2009-08-31","inactiveDate":"2008-06-11"},{"number":"0969078","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"Front Berks Realty Partners LLC","legalName":"Front Berks Realty Partners LLC","address":"1900 N FRONT ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":105,"issuedDate":"2025-01-09","latestIssueDate":"2026-01-05","expirationDate":"2027-01-08","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"0969078","type":"Rental","businessName":"Front Berks Realty Partners LLC","legalName":"Front Berks Realty Partners LLC","issuedDate":"2025-01-09","latestIssueDate":"2026-01-05","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2027-01-08","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true},{"number":"448453","type":"Special Assembly Occupancy","businessName":"TONY'S WAY INC","legalName":"TONY'S WAY INC","issuedDate":"2008-06-11","latestIssueDate":"2008-06-11","closureDate":"2008-06-11","expirationDate":"2009-08-31","inactiveDate":"2008-06-11","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"406972","type":"Dumpster License - Public ROW","businessName":"TONYS WAY INC","legalName":"TONYS WAY INC","issuedDate":"2007-04-17","latestIssueDate":"2014-04-08","closureDate":"2015-05-30","expirationDate":"2015-03-31","inactiveDate":"2015-05-30","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"205894","type":"Food Preparing and Serving","businessName":"TONY'S WAY,INC","legalName":"TONY'S WAY,INC","issuedDate":"2004-07-08","latestIssueDate":"2019-04-29","closureDate":"2020-06-29","expirationDate":"2020-04-30","inactiveDate":"2020-06-29","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-27","units":105,"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":["6 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":"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: PP-2021-002642 (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-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 (720 FAYETTE ST, CONSHOHOCKEN PA, 19428).","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 FAILED on Jun 17, 2024.","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":"building-certifications","level":"verify","title":"A fire-system permit exists, but no annual certification matched","finding":"3 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":"Food Preparing and Serving #205894: Inactive since Jun 29, 2020; Dumpster License - Public ROW #406972: Inactive since May 30, 2015; Special Assembly Occupancy #448453: Inactive since Jun 11, 2008","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":"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 2 historical violations across 2 cases.","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/"}]}