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SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION."},{"number":"PP-2021-018977","date":"2021-10-15","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-07-27","scope":"SEAL OF LATERAL FOR DEMOLITION"},{"number":"GM-2021-011656","date":"2021-10-18","work":"Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-07-27","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":"CP-2021-005362","date":"2021-10-26","work":"New Construction","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-07-29","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED FOUR STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR ACCESS TO PRIVATE ROOF DECKS. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING FIVE (5) DWELLING UNITS AND TWO ACCESSORY OFF STREET PARKING SPACES ACCESSED BY SHARED DRIVEWAY. SEE RECORDED EASEMENT FOR ACCESS TO PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R AND STANDPIPES TO BE PROVIDED IN THE EXIT STAIRWAYS PER NFPA 14. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 10 FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK."},{"number":"DP-2021-002506","date":"2021-12-13","work":"Minor Demolition","type":"Demolition","description":"Demolition Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2022-12-28","scope":"FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF A TWO-STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE ON THE LOT. A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 6 FEET OF BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS MAY BE REQUIRED. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT"},{"number":"EP-2022-001310","date":"2022-02-10","work":"Rough-In","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2022-07-20","scope":"Rough-In Permit for EP-2022-001309 Install 600a, 1ph 120/240v main service. Install 6 gang meter module. Install all wiring throughout new construction 5 unit apartment building. Install fire alarm system throughout as per NFPA72. Install cable tv wiring as per 2017 NEC"},{"number":"FP-2022-000481","date":"2022-02-14","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-07-27","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN NFPA 13R SYSTEM FOR A MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING SERVICED BY A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A WILKINS 350AST 2 1/2 IN. BACKFLOW PREVENTER ASSEMBLY. FIRE SYSTEM TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF TWO STANDPIPES IN EXIT STAIRWAYS, STANDPIPES TO BE INTERCONNECTED PER NFPA 14. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R AND NFPA 14 STANDARD."},{"number":"MP-2022-001005","date":"2022-03-03","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-07-27","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTER, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK FOR A RESIDENTIAL OCCUPACNY. 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 TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK."},{"number":"PP-2022-005581","date":"2022-04-27","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-07-27","scope":"Install 5\" curb trap, 4\" vent, 5\" house drain, 1 1/2\" water service."},{"number":"PP-2022-006773","date":"2022-05-09","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-07-27","scope":"pvc piping for drains throughout building .pex lines through out building for water supply"},{"number":"EP-2022-001309","date":"2022-07-19","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-07-20","scope":"Install 600 amp, single-phase, 120/240v main service. Install 6-gang meter module. Install all wiring throughout new construction 5 unit apartment building. Install cable TV wiring as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm system throughout as per 2016 NFPA 72."}],"storyTag":"Torn down & rebuilt","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo."},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Minor Demolition"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Rough-In"},{"y":2022,"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 or Additions"},{"y":2022,"k":"viol","w":"L&I violation"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2022,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 3 failed, 1 passed"},{"y":2022,"k":"demo"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"256525","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"HABITAT FOR HUMANITY","legalName":"HABITAT FOR HUMANITY","address":"1814 N 18TH ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":1,"issuedDate":"2004-04-14","latestIssueDate":"2005-04-16","expirationDate":"2006-02-28","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22"},{"number":"316205","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"HABITAT FOR HUMANITY","legalName":"HABITAT FOR HUMANITY","address":"1814 N 18TH ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":1,"issuedDate":"2005-04-30","latestIssueDate":"2005-04-30","expirationDate":"2006-02-28","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22"},{"number":"333483","type":"Child Care Facility","status":"Closed","businessName":"SHARON POLK COOPER","legalName":"SHARON POLK COOPER","address":"1814 N 18TH ST","revenueCode":"3397","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2005-09-08","latestIssueDate":"2012-12-27","expirationDate":"2013-02-28","inactiveDate":null},{"number":"903734","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"Grit Vikara LLC","legalName":"Grit Vikara LLC","address":"1814 N 18TH ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":5,"issuedDate":"2022-08-22","latestIssueDate":"2026-07-21","expirationDate":"2027-08-21","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"903734","type":"Rental","businessName":"Grit Vikara LLC","legalName":"Grit Vikara LLC","issuedDate":"2022-08-22","latestIssueDate":"2026-07-21","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2027-08-21","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true},{"number":"333483","type":"Child Care Facility","businessName":"SHARON POLK COOPER","legalName":"SHARON POLK COOPER","issuedDate":"2005-09-08","latestIssueDate":"2012-12-27","closureDate":"2013-02-28","expirationDate":"2013-02-28","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Closed","statusLabel":"Closed","active":false},{"number":"316205","type":"Rental","businessName":"HABITAT FOR HUMANITY","legalName":"HABITAT FOR HUMANITY","issuedDate":"2004-04-14","latestIssueDate":"2005-04-30","closureDate":"2012-12-22","expirationDate":"2006-02-28","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","units":5,"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":"2 permits not marked completed: DP-2021-002506 (Expired), EP-2022-001310 (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":"Sprinkler Certification: Certified through Apr 23, 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":"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":"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":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"3 failed, 1 passed, and 0 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was unlabeled on Nov 3, 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":"business-license","level":"verify","title":"A historical business license is not current operating authority","finding":"Child Care Facility #333483: Closed","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 1 historical violation across 1 case.","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/"}]}