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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-2024-004043","date":"2024-04-25","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Residential - Household Living - Multi-Family; Maintenance and Repair of Consumer Goods"},{"number":"GM-2024-003574","date":"2024-04-30","work":"Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2025-11-03","scope":"EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations; including underpinning, excavation and removed of foundation slab. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk and street closures."},{"number":"CP-2024-003543","date":"2024-08-19","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-11-26","scope":"FOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS AND PARTIAL CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION."},{"number":"MP-2024-003134","date":"2024-09-20","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-11-14","scope":"FOR 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":"PP-2024-012220","date":"2024-11-26","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-11-14","scope":"RENEVATION OF EXISTING MIXED USE BUILDING WITH FIRST FLOOR COMMERCIAL AND 7 DWELLING UNITS. INSTALLATION OF EXTERIOR CURB TRAP, FAI, MAINN DRAIN, AND 2- 2\" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPES. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR 102 FIXTURES. ALL WOKR PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS"},{"number":"FP-2024-002609","date":"2024-12-30","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-11-26","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AND STANDPIPES IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 & 14. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS."},{"number":"EP-2024-009885","date":"2025-03-09","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-09-25","scope":"Install New 3 Phase 400 amp Meter Pack With 8 Meters And 225 Amp Service For Commercial Space Complete Electrical Fit Out Of 7 Unit Apt Bldg as per 2017 NEC. Install New Fire Alarm System as 2016 NFPA 72."},{"number":"PP-2025-003076","date":"2025-03-10","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"INSTALLATION OF 2-2\" BACKFLOW PREVENTER ASSEMBLIES"},{"number":"PP-2025-011916","date":"2025-09-18","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-11-14","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-2024-005926","date":null,"work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Refused","completedDate":"2025-06-03","scope":null}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":7.85,"timeline":[{"y":2024,"k":"sale","p":230000},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo."},{"y":2024,"k":"viol","w":"2 L&I violations"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2025,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal denied"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"256112","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"MALLORY SANFORD","legalName":"MALLORY SANFORD","address":"900 N 41ST ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":null,"units":12,"issuedDate":"2004-04-08","latestIssueDate":"2006-03-20","expirationDate":"2007-02-28","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22"},{"number":"215520","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"MALLORY SANFORD","legalName":"MALLORY SANFORD","address":"900 N 41ST ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":1,"issuedDate":"2004-09-16","latestIssueDate":"2004-09-16","expirationDate":"2005-02-28","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22"},{"number":"319282","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"SANFORD MALLORY","legalName":"SANFORD MALLORY","address":"900 N 41ST ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":null,"units":12,"issuedDate":"2005-05-20","latestIssueDate":"2009-02-19","expirationDate":"2010-02-28","inactiveDate":"2011-07-18"},{"number":"538889","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"BUNDY HOUSE INC","legalName":"BUNDY HOUSE INC","address":"900 N 41ST ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":null,"units":12,"issuedDate":"2011-07-18","latestIssueDate":"2013-04-20","expirationDate":"2014-02-28","inactiveDate":null},{"number":"0996184","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"900 N 41st LLC","legalName":"900 N 41st LLC","address":"900 N 41ST ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":7,"issuedDate":"2025-12-23","latestIssueDate":"2025-12-23","expirationDate":"2026-12-22","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"0996184","type":"Rental","businessName":"900 N 41st LLC","legalName":"900 N 41st LLC","issuedDate":"2025-12-23","latestIssueDate":"2025-12-23","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2026-12-22","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true},{"number":"538889","type":"Rental","businessName":"BUNDY HOUSE INC","legalName":"BUNDY HOUSE INC","issuedDate":"2011-07-18","latestIssueDate":"2013-04-20","closureDate":"2014-02-28","expirationDate":"2014-02-28","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"319282","type":"Rental","businessName":"SANFORD MALLORY","legalName":"SANFORD MALLORY","issuedDate":"2005-05-20","latestIssueDate":"2009-02-19","closureDate":"2011-07-18","expirationDate":"2010-02-28","inactiveDate":"2011-07-18","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"256112","type":"Rental","businessName":"MALLORY SANFORD","legalName":"MALLORY SANFORD","issuedDate":"2004-04-08","latestIssueDate":"2006-03-20","closureDate":"2012-12-22","expirationDate":"2007-02-28","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","units":7,"signals":[{"kind":"post-purchase-work","level":"elevated","title":"Post-purchase work pattern","summary":"A recorded purchase followed by 9 permit events matches the early part of a renovate-and-resell sequence.","evidence":["purchase recorded in 2024","permit activity in 2024, 2025"],"caveat":"This does not show that the property is listed or that a sale is planned."},{"kind":"permit-mismatch","level":"watch","title":"Assessment/permit mismatch","summary":"The assessment jumped 50% in 2027, but no matching permit appears in the property timeline.","evidence":["assessment moved from $707,800 to $1,059,700","no permit shown in 2026-2028"],"caveat":"Not proof of unpermitted work; reassessment, corrected data, or a permit under another parcel can also explain it."}],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Appeal #ZP-2024-005926: Completed · Denied; related permit ZP-2024-005926.","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: GM-2022-000186 (Expired), GM-2024-003574 (Expired), PP-2025-003076 (Issued), ZP-2024-005926 (Refused). 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":"lead","level":"verify","title":"Lead compliance is a separate record","finding":"OPA records a 1915 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":"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":"Fire Alarm Certification: Certified through Sep 25, 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/"}]}