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SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION."},{"number":"CP-2021-000897","date":"2021-06-09","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-06-27","scope":"LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL ADDITIONS AND COMPLETE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A SIX (6) STORY STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE VACANT INDUSTRIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION & FIT-OUT PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY), ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE (139) DWELLING UNITS AND ARTIST STUDIOS & ARTISAN INDUSTRIAL AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO UTILIZE HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL SEPARATIONS TO CREATE TWO (2) DIFFERENT CONSTRUCTION TYPES ( ADDITION 1ST FLOOR - TYPE IA AND EXISTING 1ST FLOOR & 2ND THROUGH 6TH FLOORS - TYPE IIIB). FIRE RETARDANT TREATED STUDS AND SHEATHING REQUIRED FOR TYPE III CONSTRUCTION. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. WORK TO INCLUDE UNDERPINNING TO BE MONITORED AT ALL TIMES BY A PA LICENSED PE. FIRE WATCH REQUIRED PER CODE BULLETIN F-2001. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** AMENDMENT APPROVED 6/16/22 AMENDMENT OF ALTERATIONS/ADDITION PERMIT CP-2021-000897 TO DOCUMENT CHANGE IN EXTERIOR STAIRWAY AND EXTERIOR WALL OPENING. APPLICATION APPROVED VIA BBS VARIANCE CASE NO MI-2021-003278 WITH THE FOLLOWING PROVISO: PROVIDE NON-COMBUSTIBLE STAIRS AND ALLOW OPENINGS SHOWN ON THE ALLEY WITH A SPRINKLER HEAD AT EACH WINDOW. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. AMENDMENT APPROVED 2/27/23 AMEND ALTERATIONS/ADDITION PERMIT CP-2021-000897 TO INCLUDE FIREBLOCKING/EXPANSION JOINT DETAILS AS PER APPROVED PLAN. AMENDMENT APPROVED 4/25/23 AMEND ALTERATIONS/ADDITION PERMIT CP-2021-000897 FOR CHANGES TO LAYOUT BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AS PER APPROVED PLAN. AMENDMENT APPROVED 6/13/23 AMEND ALTERATIONS/ADDITION PERMIT CP-2021-000897 TO INCLUDE NEW ELECTRICAL CLOSET AS PER APPROVED PLAN. AMENDMENT APPROVED 7/8/23 AMEND ALTERATIONS/ADDITION PERMIT CP-2021-000897 TO INCLUDE DEDICATED FIRE PUMP ROOM AS PER APPROVED PLAN. AMENDMENT APPROVED 7/15/23 AMEND ALTERATIONS/ADDITION PERMIT CP-2021-000897 TO INCLUDE DRYER DUCT PENETRATION ASSEMBL"},{"number":"PP-2021-018929","date":"2021-11-23","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-06-24","scope":"rough in sewers with FAIs rough in water and waste piping for units rough in storm water set all fixtures and equiptment"},{"number":"FP-2021-003781","date":"2022-01-10","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2023-06-05","scope":"INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 2\" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 6.\" DCV AMES 2000SS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS.STANDPIPE SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 14 TO BE PROVIDED IN EXIT STAIRWAYS. ** ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA**AMENDED AS OF 2/17/2022 FOR A CORRECTION IN A PRMIT LANGUAGE TO CONFIRM THE 6\" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE**"},{"number":"MP-2022-003681","date":"2022-07-18","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-06-27","scope":"FOR NEW MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION.WORK TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF 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":"EP-2022-008101","date":"2022-08-30","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-06-21","scope":"All new electrical wiring for outlet power wiring, switching, lighting, appliance power connections, step down transformers from 480V to 208V etc... All new wiring work to be done as shown in plans and/or as required by code NEC 2017 All new fire alarm installation as shown in electrical engineer drawings and as required by 2016 NFPA 72 Amendment: Amendment: Relocation of fire pump and Fire Pump Controller , New location of Sprinkler Pump Controller is in water room. Page E2 show's electrical layout Page FA2 shows fire alarm device locations Notes for examiner : please expedite these amendments or let Me know what steps can be taken to do so. Amendment: Commercial spaces that were previously 3 different future stores are now turned into one big space. The commercial permit is also being amended for similar changes CP-2021-000897."},{"number":"FP-2022-002508","date":"2022-10-24","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-06-24","scope":"INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 6\" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 6\" AMES 2000SS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY, AURORA PENTAIR 4-383-7C FIRE PUMP WITH JOCKEY PUMP AND THREE (3) 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."},{"number":"ZP-2022-014303","date":"2023-01-19","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Artist Studios and Artisan Industrial."},{"number":"ZP-2023-013740","date":"2024-01-02","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Office - Business and Professional"},{"number":"MP-2024-001909","date":"2024-05-20","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-06-25","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF 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. *NO REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS ON THIS PERMIT."},{"number":"CP-2024-001809","date":"2024-05-28","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-06-25","scope":"FOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS ( TO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY) TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE (TENANT #3).FOR THE CREATION OF A BUSINESS OCCUPANCY. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS, AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK.** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.**"},{"number":"EP-2024-006631","date":"2024-07-17","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-09-13","scope":"Relocate some light fixtures. Run power for new appliances, small kitchen install outlets, and breakers as per 2017 NEC."},{"number":"PP-2024-009541","date":"2024-07-29","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-09-17","scope":"Installation of a Kitchen Sink with piping. All piping must be metallic. Installation must comply with 2018 Philadelphia Plumbing Code section 919"},{"number":"MP-2024-003366","date":"2024-07-30","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-09-17","scope":"EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES."},{"number":"ZP-2025-005614","date":"2025-06-27","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries"},{"number":"CP-2025-005033","date":"2025-11-18","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FITOUT OF GROUND FLOOR SHELL SPACE (SEE PERMIT CP-2021-000897 FOR BASE BUILDING WORK) FOR A RETAIL SALES OF FOOD, BEVERAGES & GROCERIES USE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH STANDPIPES. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**"},{"number":"PP-2025-016308","date":"2026-01-24","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS"},{"number":"FP-2026-000545","date":"2026-03-30","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"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 5 SPRINKLERS ON THE FIRST FLOOR"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"},{"y":2025,"k":"viol","w":"3 L&I violations"},{"y":2025,"k":"insp","w":"Inspection failed ×2"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2026,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 1 failed, 2 passed"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"515938","type":"Dumpster License - Private Property","status":"Active","businessName":"WM F COMLY & SON INC","legalName":"WM F COMLY & SON INC","address":"1810-34 E HAGERT ST","revenueCode":"3230","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2010-10-01","latestIssueDate":"2013-07-20","expirationDate":null,"inactiveDate":null},{"number":"0963321","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"Comly Commons Redevelopment LLC","legalName":"Comly Commons Redevelopment LLC","address":"1810-34 E HAGERT ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":139,"issuedDate":"2024-10-15","latestIssueDate":"2025-10-17","expirationDate":"2026-10-14","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"0963321","type":"Rental","businessName":"Comly Commons Redevelopment LLC","legalName":"Comly Commons Redevelopment LLC","issuedDate":"2024-10-15","latestIssueDate":"2025-10-17","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2026-10-14","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true},{"number":"515938","type":"Dumpster License - Private Property","businessName":"WM F COMLY & SON INC","legalName":"WM F COMLY & SON INC","issuedDate":"2010-10-01","latestIssueDate":"2013-07-20","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":null,"inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","units":139,"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":"4 permits not marked completed: FP-2021-003781 (Expired), CP-2025-005033 (Issued), PP-2025-016308 (Issued), FP-2026-000545 (Issued). 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":"Fire Alarm Certification: Certified through May 22, 2024; Emergency and Standby Power Systems Certification: Certified through May 24, 2024; Sprinkler Certification: Certified through Jun 13, 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":"lead","level":"verify","title":"Lead compliance is a separate record","finding":"OPA records a 1939 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":"3 failed, 2 passed, and 0 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on Apr 1, 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":"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 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/"}]}