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SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON AMENDED PLANS. FOR THE DEMOLITION OF ONE-STORY STRUCTURE AT THE REAR AND FOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AT THE REAR OF EXISTING BUILDING; FOR THE ADDITION OF PORCH AT THE FRONT OF EXISTING BUILDING (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS)"},{"number":"CP-2021-006456","date":"2021-11-08","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-09-25","scope":"FOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING BUILDING FOR A COMPLETE CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO AN R-2 OCCUPANCY FOR A TOTAL OF THREE DWELLING UNITS. TYPE B DWELLING UNIT PROVIDED ON THE FIRST FLOOR LEVEL. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS, ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVMENTS AND STRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENTS AS SHOWN PER APPROVED PLANS AND DOCUMENATION. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. 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":"CP-2021-006019","date":"2021-12-10","work":"New Construction","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-09-06","scope":"AMENDMENT: FOR THE AMENDMENT OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PERMIT #CP-2021-006019 TO DOCUMENT REMOVAL OF PARKING SPACE AND ELEVATOR WITH THE INSTALLATION OF A TYPE B DWELLING UNIT ON THE FIRST FLOOR LEVEL FOR A NEW TOTAL OF FIFTEEN (15) ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES (INCLUDING 1 ADA PARKING SPACE) WITH NO CHANGE TO THE NUMBER OF UNITS (12 UNITS) THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING . ORIGINAL: FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY DETACHED BUILDING FOR USE AS THE FOLLOWING: MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (12 UNITS) FROM THE SECOND THROUGH THIRD FLOOR LEVEL TO INCLUDE SIXTEEN (16) ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES (INCLUDING 1 ADA PARKING SPACE) AND FIVE (5) CLASS 1A BICYCLE PARKING SPACES ON THE FIRST FLOOR LEVEL. STRUCTURE TO CONTAIN A PILOT HOUSE FOR MAINTENANCE ACCESS ONLY. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13. TYPE B UNITS PROVIDED ON THE SECOND FLOOR LEVEL THAT IS ACCESSED BY AN ELEVATOR PROVIDING AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE TO THE SECOND FLOOR ONLY. 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 7 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":"FP-2022-002985","date":"2023-03-22","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-08-29","scope":"INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 WITH A FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION, BACKKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND 4\" SERVICE LINE, THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE. 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Install complete fire alarm system w/ low frequency sound in all sleeping areas ,tamper switch, flow switch .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORCING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS -2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72,2018 PHILA FIRE CODE."},{"number":"EP-2023-001620","date":"2023-04-06","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-08-25","scope":"Install new 400amp service and wire throughout the 3 unit building as per 2017 NEC. Install new fire alarm system as per plan and 2017 NFPA 72."},{"number":"MP-2023-001504","date":"2023-04-26","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-08-29","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, ROOFTOP UNITS, DUCTLESS SYSTEMS, AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION"},{"number":"MP-2023-001502","date":"2023-05-17","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-09-22","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCES, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS."},{"number":"PP-2023-004675","date":"2023-05-30","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-08-29","scope":"INTERIOR ROUGH IN WORK ONLY 13 toilet, 13 lav sinks, 13 shower, 12 kitchen sink, 12 washer, 12 wh"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2020,"k":"land","p":330000},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New construction, addition, GFA change"},{"y":2021,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal granted"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"268281","type":"Rental","status":"Closed","businessName":"WALTER/RENEE KONOPKA (BRUCE KONOPKA)","legalName":"WALTER/RENEE KONOPKA","address":"6832 RIDGE AVE","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":2,"issuedDate":"2004-07-22","latestIssueDate":"2020-01-22","expirationDate":"2021-02-28","inactiveDate":null},{"number":"935999","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"6830-32 Ridge Partners LLC","legalName":"6830-32 Ridge Partners LLC","address":"6832 RIDGE AVE","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":15,"issuedDate":"2023-10-19","latestIssueDate":"2025-09-04","expirationDate":"2026-10-18","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"935999","type":"Rental","businessName":"6830-32 Ridge Partners LLC","legalName":"6830-32 Ridge Partners LLC","issuedDate":"2023-10-19","latestIssueDate":"2025-09-04","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2026-10-18","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true},{"number":"268281","type":"Rental","businessName":"WALTER/RENEE KONOPKA (BRUCE KONOPKA)","legalName":"WALTER/RENEE KONOPKA","issuedDate":"2004-07-22","latestIssueDate":"2020-01-22","closureDate":"2021-02-28","expirationDate":"2021-02-28","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Closed","statusLabel":"Closed","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-23","units":15,"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"],"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-2021-001449: Completed · Granted; related permit ZP-2021-001449.","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":"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":"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":"building-certifications","level":"clear","title":"Filed system certifications are current in this dataset","finding":"Sprinkler Certification: Certified through Feb 4, 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/"}]}