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SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/ PLAN. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING[SIX(6) DWELLING UNITS]. AMENDED AS OF 5/12/2021 FOR AN INCREASE IN OPEN AREA AND DECREASE IN REAR YARD DEPTH."},{"number":"CP-2021-001334","date":"2021-07-19","work":"New Construction","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-07-17","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE OF TYPE VB CONSTRUCTION FOR USE AS SIX (6) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2 USE & OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK."},{"number":"FP-2021-002618","date":"2021-10-06","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-07-17","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13, WITH A 2.5-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE; FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. AMENDMENT APPROVED 7/10/22 AMEND FIRE SUPPRESSION PERMIT FP-2021-002618 TO REFLECT CHANGE IN SIZE OF FIRE SERVICE TO 2-INCH AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND CALCULATIONS."},{"number":"MP-2022-002904","date":"2022-06-17","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-03-21","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEM INCLUDING NEW ELECTRIC HEAT PUMP, REGISTERS AND DIFFUSERS WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AS PER PLANS."},{"number":"PP-2022-008288","date":"2022-07-20","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-07-17","scope":"all work will be done in pex and pvc. 6 baths (6)tub (6)toilets (6)sinks, (6)kitchen sinks (6) washing machine boxes yard drain (6) hot water heaters and sump pump in basement"},{"number":"EP-2022-005476","date":"2022-07-21","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-04-28","scope":"Furnish and Install new 600 amp services with main disconnect breakers, 7 gang meters with (6) 125 amp & (1) 100 amp disconnects, (6) 125 amp load centers, (1) 100 amp load center & breakers. Furnish and install non-metallic branch circuit wiring throughout apartments. Furnish and install 125 amp SER cable to (6) subpanels, (1) 100 amp SER cable feeding (1) house panel.. Furnish and install 4\" wafer style recessed lights Furnish and install nail-on box with 5\" surface mount disc lights in fire rated ceilings. Furnish and install electrical standard construction grade devices (i.e. Switches, receptacles, and disconnects, ,120 volt hardwired interconnected smoke alarms. Install fire alarm system. Terminations to electrical supplied equipment (i.e. HVAC, range hood, ranges, and hot water heater, intercom system. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72,2018 PHILA FIRE CODE."},{"number":"ZP-2024-002512","date":"2024-07-24","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Building Services"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2020,"k":"land","p":42500},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New construction, addition, GFA change"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"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":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"},{"y":2024,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal granted with conditions"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"947516","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"3845 North Broad LLC","legalName":"3845 North Broad LLC","address":"3849 N BROAD ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":6,"issuedDate":"2024-03-25","latestIssueDate":"2026-03-31","expirationDate":"2027-03-24","inactiveDate":null},{"number":"1007030","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"JSB Property Group LLC","legalName":"JSB Property Group LLC","address":"3849 N BROAD ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":6,"issuedDate":"2026-05-08","latestIssueDate":"2026-05-08","expirationDate":"2027-05-07","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"1007030","type":"Rental","businessName":"JSB Property Group LLC","legalName":"JSB Property Group LLC","issuedDate":"2026-05-08","latestIssueDate":"2026-05-08","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2027-05-07","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true},{"number":"947516","type":"Rental","businessName":"3845 North Broad LLC","legalName":"3845 North Broad LLC","issuedDate":"2024-03-25","latestIssueDate":"2026-03-31","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2027-03-24","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-23","units":6,"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":["1 permit event since 2023","1 zoning/board appeal 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 #ZP-2024-002512: Completed · Granted with conditions; related permit ZP-2024-002512.","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":"rental-license","level":"verify","title":"A rental license does not transfer with the deed","finding":"2 active Rental License records 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 (1776 AVENUE OF THE STATES -- SUITE 104, LAKEWOOD NJ, 08701).","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":"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":"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/"}]}