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Failure to comply with the attached EZ Permit Interior Demolition Standard shall result in revocation of this permit. No exterior work permitted as part of this permit as per PHC. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; UNDERPINNING AND EXCAVATIONS (I.E. DIGGING IN BASEMENT). NO WORK PERMITTED IN THE BASEMENT. Separate Streets Department permit required for 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":"ZP-2021-006706","date":"2021-08-11","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-07-28","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A THIRD STORY ADDITION ON THE TOP OF EXISTING THREE(3) STORY STRUCTURE; ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A PILOTHOUSE WITH BALCONIES . SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION."},{"number":"CP-2021-006317","date":"2021-11-22","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-07-28","scope":"LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THREE (3) STORY VERTICAL ADDITION WITH SHARED ROOF DECK AND PILOT HOUSES WITH A COMPLETE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY FOR USE AS SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION & FIT-OUT PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND TWENTY-TWO (22) DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO UTILIZE HORIZONTAL SEPARATIONS TO CREATE TWO (2) SEPARATE BUILDINGS WITH TWO (2) DIFFERENT CONSTRUCTION TYPES (BASEMENT THROUGH 2ND FLOOR - TYPE IA AND 3RD THROUGH 6TH FLOORS - TYPE VA). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. FIRE WATCH REQUIRED PER CODE BULLETIN F-2001. *2018 IBC REVIEW* AMENDMENT APPROVED 1/5/22 AMEND ADDITION/ALTERATION PERMIT NO. CP-2021-006317 FOR CHANGES TO BUILDING LAYOUT AND STRUCTURAL FRAMING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** AMENDMENT APPROVED 10/12/22 AMEND ADDITION/ALTERATIONS PERMIT NO. CP-2021-006317 FOR CHANGES TO UNIT LAYOUT AND STRUCTURAL DECK FRAMING AS PER APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"GP-2022-003279","date":"2022-05-09","work":"Shelter/Platform","type":"General","description":"General Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-02-09","scope":"SHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of sidewalk shelter platform 34 l.f. on Market 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":"MP-2022-002314","date":"2022-05-13","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-07-26","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW MECHANICAL SYSTEM. WORK TO ICLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEM , REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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":"PP-2022-010940","date":"2022-08-01","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-07-26","scope":"REPAIR / REPLACE CT, FAI, MD"},{"number":"FP-2022-002032","date":"2022-08-17","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-07-28","scope":"CONNECT TO EXISTING 4\" FIRE SERVICE SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS PER NFPA 13 SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS PER NFPA 13 EXISTING RISER AND CITY-APPROVED 4\" BACKFLOW PREVENTER SUPPLY AND INSTALL NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION SUPPLY AND INSTALL (2) NEW STANDPIPES IN STAIR TOWERS SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED BELLS, TAMPERS AND FLOW SWITCHES"},{"number":"EP-2022-004657","date":"2022-09-20","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-07-12","scope":"THE 800 AMP SERVICE & METER BANK IS EXISTING. INSTALL A 400 AMP SERVICE CT CABINET & PANEL, 40 KW GENERATOR, TRANSFER SWITCH, 150 AMP PANEL & FEEDER, (1) 225 AMP PANEL & FEEDER, (22) 125 AMP PANELS & FEEDERS. INSTALL WIRING THROUGHOUT THE COMMON AREAS, COMMERCIAL SHELL SPACE AND (22) DWELLING UNITS. INSTALL LIGHTS NORMAL & EMERGENCY, SWITCHES, SENSORS AND RECEPTACLES. PROVIDE POWER FOR THE MECHANICAL, HVAC AND ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT. INSTALL AN ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM THROUGHOUT, INSTALL A TWO - WAY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. ALL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2017 NEC & 2016 NFPA-72."},{"number":"PP-2022-006643","date":"2022-09-21","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-07-26","scope":"INSTALL 23 WATER CLOSETS, 23 LAVATORIES, 21 SHOWER/TUBS, 22 FLOOR DRAINS, 22 WASHING MACHINE BOXES, 20 KITCHEN SINKS, 20 DISHWASHERS AND 25 HOT WATER HEATERS ACCORDING TO THE 2018 PPC."},{"number":"ZP-2023-007677","date":"2023-09-06","work":"Parking Only","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"TO DOCUMENT THE REMOVAL OF PROVIDING FOUR (4) OFF SITE PARKING SPACES TO 223 MARKET ST AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED UNDER ZP-2021-007713.**SEE PERMIT ZP-2023-7396**"},{"number":"ZP-2024-000870","date":"2024-02-02","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Medical, Dental, and Health Practitioner - Group Medical, Dental, and Health Practitioner"},{"number":"CP-2024-000105","date":"2024-02-06","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-07-11","scope":"FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE FOR USE AS A BUSINESS OCCUPANCY (MEDICAL OFFICE), ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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.\\ AMENDMENT (4-29-2024): FOR ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS AT THE ENTRANCE AND WITHIN THE PUBLIC ROW."},{"number":"FP-2024-000328","date":"2024-03-12","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-07-11","scope":"EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13) - For the Relocation of Sprinkler Heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE 45 SPRINKLER HEADS TO ACCOMMODATE NEW TENANT FLOOR PLAN ON 1ST FLOOR COMMERCIAL AREA"},{"number":"PP-2024-001854","date":"2024-03-14","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-07-11","scope":"Install drain lines and water lines for 10 Lab sinks, 1 Kitchen sink and 1 Map sink and 1 Water Fountain. Install drains for 2 Lavatories and 2 Toilets. Installation of fixtures and finish"},{"number":"MP-2024-000995","date":"2024-03-15","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-07-11","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW HVAC APPLIANCES, GRDs, BATHROOM EXHAUSTS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC AND PHC APPROVAL. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEE CP-2024-000105 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT."},{"number":"EP-2024-002204","date":"2024-04-17","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-07-10","scope":"Existing 400 amps service,switches,outlets,lights,exit signs,emergency lights,fire alarm system . -NOTED: Tamper-Resistant receptacles and maintenance receptacle. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72,2018 PHILA FIRE CODE."},{"number":"ZP-2024-006110","date":"2024-08-08","work":"Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-10-02","scope":"For the erection of a projecting sign, a flat wall sign, and two window signs. Size and location per plans and Philadelphia Art Commission Approval."},{"number":"GP-2024-005287","date":"2024-08-17","work":"Sign","type":"General","description":"General Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-10-02","scope":"For the Construction of a projecting sign, a flat wall sign, and two window signs. As per approved plans."}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Parking Only"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Sign"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"553946","type":"Dumpster License - Private Property","status":"Active","businessName":"NRT PHILADELPHIA LLC (COLDWELL BANKER PREFERRED)","legalName":"NRT PHILADELPHIA LLC","address":"223-25 MARKET ST","revenueCode":"3230","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2012-02-06","latestIssueDate":"2013-08-02","expirationDate":null,"inactiveDate":null},{"number":"943374","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"223 partners, llc","legalName":"223 partners, llc","address":"223-25 MARKET ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":22,"issuedDate":"2024-02-02","latestIssueDate":"2026-01-12","expirationDate":"2027-02-01","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"943374","type":"Rental","businessName":"223 partners, llc","legalName":"223 partners, llc","issuedDate":"2024-02-02","latestIssueDate":"2026-01-12","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2027-02-01","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true},{"number":"553946","type":"Dumpster License - Private Property","businessName":"NRT PHILADELPHIA LLC (COLDWELL BANKER PREFERRED)","legalName":"NRT PHILADELPHIA LLC","issuedDate":"2012-02-06","latestIssueDate":"2013-08-02","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":null,"inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","units":22,"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":["9 permit events 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: GM-2021-007287 (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 (PO BOX 1432, CAMDEN NJ, 08101).","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":"lead","level":"verify","title":"Lead compliance is a separate record","finding":"OPA records a 1924 build year; BlockReport does not receive the Health Department’s unit-level lead certificate file.","why":"Philadelphia requires covered pre-March-1978 rentals to be certified lead-safe or lead-free for a new or renewed lease and for a new or renewed Rental License. A certificate is unit-specific; a renovation does not by itself create an exemption.","action":"Request the current lead certificate or City exemption for every dwelling unit.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/documents/lead-and-healthy-homes-resources-for-landlords/"},{"id":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"2 failed, 2 passed, and 0 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on Apr 6, 2022.","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 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/"},{"id":"building-certifications","level":"clear","title":"Filed system certifications are current in this dataset","finding":"Sprinkler Certification: Certified through Mar 18, 2027; Fire Alarm Certification: Certified through Oct 29, 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":"Confirm the certificate covers every applicable system and remains accepted by L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/maintenance-certifications/fire-protection-certifications/"}],"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/"}]}