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ROOF TOP DECK TO BE ACCESSIBLE VIA ELEVATOR AND STAIRS, FOR TENANT USE ONLY. COMMERCIAL (ASSEMBLY) SPACE AT 1ST FLOOR AMENDMENT (1/25/2024) TO REVISE APPROVED PLANS TO REMOVE SOME FRAMING DETAILS. AMENDMENT (4/29/2025) TO INCLUDE LAYOUT MODIFICATIONS AND HWH RELOCATIONS."},{"number":"PP-2022-013729","date":"2022-09-19","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-11-08","scope":"Seal Lateral prior to complete demolition. Work per 2018 PPC"},{"number":"GM-2022-008752","date":"2022-10-05","work":"Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-04-20","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":"ZP-2022-012221","date":"2022-11-05","work":"Full Demolition","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE ONSITE, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS."},{"number":"DP-2022-001510","date":"2022-11-07","work":"Major Demolition","type":"Demolition","description":"Demolition Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-02-15","scope":"FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE SEMI-DETACHED FOUR-STORY STRUCTURE BY HAND AND HAND HOLD DEVICES (FOR 4-STORY PORTION) AND MECHANICAL METHODS (FOR ONE-STORY PORTION). PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. *SEPERATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRE FOR CLOSURE OF RIGHT OF WAY. *21 DAY POSING AND NOTICE REQUIRED PER A-303.2 *A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN MIN 9. 5 FEET OF BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC.*DUST CONTROL REQUIRED PER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. Amendemnt to change of demolition contractor."},{"number":"MP-2023-001017","date":"2023-03-06","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-05-29","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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 5/12/25 TO ADD REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AND APPLIANCES AS PER PLANS."},{"number":"FP-2023-000360","date":"2023-05-17","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-05-29","scope":"INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4\" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 4\" AMES 2000SS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AND TWO (2) MANUAL WET STANDPIPE RISERS COMPLYING WITH NFPA 14 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. **AMENDMENT TO PERMIT CP-2022-002141 REQUIRED FOR CREATION OF STANDPIPE ENCLOSURES**"},{"number":"PP-2023-011188","date":"2023-08-31","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-12-11","scope":"Install TWO 2\" domestic water services, 8\" sanitary curb trap, 6\" vent, 8\" house drain."},{"number":"PP-2023-012380","date":"2023-12-12","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-05-29","scope":"ISTALL 21 WATER CLOSETS, 21 LAVATORIES, 20 SHOWER/TUBS, 20 KITCHEN SINKS, 20 DISHWASHERS, 20 HOT WATER HEATERS, 1 BOOSTER PUMP, 1 BAACKFLOW PREVENTER, 4 WATER HYRANTS, 20 WASHING MACHINE BOXES, 20 FLOOR DRAINS 4 ROOF DRAINS AND 1 SUMP PUMP ACCORDING TO THE 2018 PPC AND PER PLANS."},{"number":"EP-2023-004373","date":"2024-02-08","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-03-27","scope":"INSTALL 1200 AMP MAIN SERVICE. INSTALL SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND ALL METERS. WIRE THROUGHOUT. INSTALL OUTLETS, SWITCHES, LIGHT FIXTURES, SMOKE ALARMS, EXIT/EMERGENCY LIGHTS, AND GROUNDING AS PER 2017 NEC. INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER 2016 NFPA 72. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS."},{"number":"ZP-2025-001608","date":"2025-03-11","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries"},{"number":"ZP-2025-002243","date":"2025-03-27","work":"Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGNS, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS."},{"number":"PP-2025-009424","date":"2025-07-28","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Installation of mop sink ground floor -existing retail space"},{"number":"AP-2025-006273","date":"2025-08-19","work":"Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…","type":"Administrative","description":"Administrative Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-08-21","scope":"NO ALTERATIONS THIS PERMIT. FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A PARTIAL CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY TO GROUP M RETAIL SALES OF FOOD, BEVERAGES, AND GROCERIES AT THE 1ST FLOOR AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ALTERATIONS WORK. NO SIGNS THIS PERMIT."}],"storyTag":"Torn down & rebuilt","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2023,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 1 failed, 1 passed"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2023,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal complete"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)"},{"y":2025,"k":"viol","w":"L&I violation"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2025,"k":"insp","w":"Inspection failed ×3"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…"},{"y":2026,"k":"insp","w":"Inspection failed"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"607157","type":"Dumpster License - Private Property","status":"Active","businessName":"2111 ABIGAIL, LLC (JIMMY G'S STEAKS)","legalName":"2111 ABIGAIL, LLC","address":"689-95 N BROAD ST","revenueCode":"3230","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2013-10-08","latestIssueDate":"2013-10-08","expirationDate":null,"inactiveDate":null},{"number":"608551","type":"Food Preparing and Serving","status":"Inactive","businessName":"2111 ABIGAIL, LLC (JIMMY G'S STEAKS)","legalName":"2111 ABIGAIL, LLC","address":"689-95 N BROAD ST","revenueCode":"3120","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2013-10-24","latestIssueDate":"2019-04-17","expirationDate":"2020-04-30","inactiveDate":"2020-06-29"},{"number":"0986011","type":"Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location","status":"Active","businessName":"Liberty Mini Mart Inc.","legalName":"Liberty Mini Mart Inc.","address":"689-95 N BROAD ST","revenueCode":"3118","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2025-08-12","latestIssueDate":"2025-08-12","expirationDate":"2026-08-11","inactiveDate":null},{"number":"0989048","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"Broad and Ridge QOZ LLC","legalName":"Broad and Ridge QOZ LLC","address":"689-95 N BROAD ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":20,"issuedDate":"2025-09-17","latestIssueDate":"2025-09-17","expirationDate":"2026-09-16","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"0989048","type":"Rental","businessName":"Broad and Ridge QOZ LLC","legalName":"Broad and Ridge QOZ LLC","issuedDate":"2025-09-17","latestIssueDate":"2025-09-17","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2026-09-16","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true},{"number":"0986011","type":"Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location","businessName":"Liberty Mini Mart Inc.","legalName":"Liberty Mini Mart Inc.","issuedDate":"2025-08-12","latestIssueDate":"2025-08-12","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2026-08-11","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true},{"number":"608551","type":"Food Preparing and Serving","businessName":"2111 ABIGAIL, LLC (JIMMY G'S STEAKS)","legalName":"2111 ABIGAIL, LLC","issuedDate":"2013-10-24","latestIssueDate":"2019-04-17","closureDate":"2020-06-29","expirationDate":"2020-04-30","inactiveDate":"2020-06-29","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"607157","type":"Dumpster License - Private Property","businessName":"2111 ABIGAIL, LLC (JIMMY G'S STEAKS)","legalName":"2111 ABIGAIL, LLC","issuedDate":"2013-10-08","latestIssueDate":"2013-10-08","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":null,"inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","units":20,"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":["7 permit events 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":"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-2025-009424 (Issued).","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":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"5 failed, 1 passed, and 0 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was FAILED on May 7, 2026.","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":"Food Preparing and Serving #608551: Inactive since Jun 29, 2020","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 3 historical violations across 3 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 17, 2027","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/"}]}