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ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. MONITORING REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES AS REFERENCED IN PLANS SEALED BY STRUCTURAL ENGINEER. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT STRUCTURAL ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. AMENDMENT I: FOR THE AMENDMENT OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PERMIT: CP-2023-000093 TO DOCUMENT UNDERPINNING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. MONITORING REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES AS REFERENCED IN PLANS SEALED BY STRUCTURAL ENGINEER. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT STRUCTURAL ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING BUILDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF BASEMENT LEVEL FROM STORAGE/UTILITIES TO ONE RESIDENTIAL UNIT WITH ALTERATIONS TO THE FIRST FLOOR UNIT WITH NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION FROM ONE RESIDENTIAL UNIT TO TWO RESIDENTIAL UNITS. NO WORK TO SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR LEVEL (EXISTING UNIT ON EACH FLOOR). TOTAL OF FIVE DWELLING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO ONLY TAKE PLACE IN THE BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR LEVEL. TWO (2) HR HORIZONTAL SEPARATION TO BE PROVIDED BETWEEN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR LEVEL TO SEPARATE FIRE AREA TO LIMIT SPRINKLER SYSTEM TO THE BASEMENT LEVEL ONLY DUE TO THE CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS, WITH STRUCTURAL WORK AS SHOWN PER PLANS SEALED BY STRUCTURAL ENGINEER. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SHORING TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY STRUCTURAL WORK."},{"number":"FP-2023-000834","date":"2023-05-01","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-11-28","scope":"INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT (ONLY) TO INCLUDE 2\" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2\" WILKINS XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA."},{"number":"PP-2023-008343","date":"2023-08-16","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-11-28","scope":"one residential unit in the basement with -ks -washer / dryer- one full bath first floor -2 ks - 2 full bath"},{"number":"PP-2023-011782","date":"2023-08-24","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-05-18","scope":"REPAIR/REPLACE 3/4\" BACKFLOW DEVICE"},{"number":"MP-2023-002970","date":"2023-09-04","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-11-28","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT SYSTEMS. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 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."}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":9.17,"timeline":[{"y":2000,"k":"sale","p":58000},{"y":2005,"k":"sale","p":357500},{"y":2022,"k":"sale","p":590000},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2023,"k":"viol","w":"2 L&I violations"},{"y":2023,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 3 failed, 2 passed"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"266691","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"DAVID TONEY","legalName":"DAVID TONEY","address":"232 S 46TH ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":null,"units":3,"issuedDate":"2004-05-17","latestIssueDate":"2004-05-17","expirationDate":"2005-02-28","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22"},{"number":"437774","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"ELVIRA A DEFRANK","legalName":"ELVIRA A DEFRANK","address":"232 S 46TH ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":3,"issuedDate":"2008-03-07","latestIssueDate":"2022-04-04","expirationDate":"2023-02-28","inactiveDate":"2023-04-29"},{"number":"918314","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"232 S 46TH LLC","legalName":"232 S 46TH LLC","address":"232 S 46TH ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":5,"issuedDate":"2023-03-08","latestIssueDate":"2026-02-12","expirationDate":"2027-03-07","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"918314","type":"Rental","businessName":"232 S 46TH LLC","legalName":"232 S 46TH LLC","issuedDate":"2023-03-08","latestIssueDate":"2026-02-12","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2027-03-07","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true},{"number":"437774","type":"Rental","businessName":"ELVIRA A DEFRANK","legalName":"ELVIRA A DEFRANK","issuedDate":"2008-03-07","latestIssueDate":"2022-04-04","closureDate":"2023-04-29","expirationDate":"2023-02-28","inactiveDate":"2023-04-29","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"266691","type":"Rental","businessName":"DAVID TONEY","legalName":"DAVID TONEY","issuedDate":"2004-05-17","latestIssueDate":"2004-05-17","closureDate":"2012-12-22","expirationDate":"2005-02-28","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","units":5,"signals":[{"kind":"post-purchase-work","level":"elevated","title":"Post-purchase work pattern","summary":"A recorded purchase followed by 6 permit events matches the early part of a renovate-and-resell sequence.","evidence":["purchase recorded in 2022","permit activity in 2022, 2023"],"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 46% in 2027, but no matching permit appears in the property timeline.","evidence":["assessment moved from $387,100 to $564,200","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":"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":"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":"managing-agent","level":"verify","title":"Tax mail goes outside Philadelphia; owner residence still needs verification","finding":"OPA mails the property tax record outside Philadelphia (45 E CITY AVE 40001, BALA CYNWYD PA, 19004).","why":"A tax mailing destination does not establish where the owner lives. If a rental owner lives outside Philadelphia, the City requires a managing agent with a Philadelphia mailing address; the owner remains legally responsible.","action":"Verify the buyer’s residence and, if the buyer will live outside Philadelphia, identify the Philadelphia managing agent on the new license application.","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 1925 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 May 9, 2023.","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":"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 Escape Report: Safe through Mar 23, 2028","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/"}]}