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SEE FOUNDATION PERMIT 950496---PREREQUISITES MET ON APPLICATION 950496---54910 SF OF MODULAR CONSTRUCTION. SEPARATE PERMITS FOR FIRST FLOOR FIT-OUT. SEPARATE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR SECOND THROUGH SIXTH FLOORS. ALL MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, SPRINKLER AND FIRE ALARM TO BE APPLIED FOR SEPARATELY."},{"number":"989235","date":"2019-07-09","work":"Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…","type":"Administrative","description":"Administrative Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-05-13","scope":"FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OF THE SECOND THROUGH SIXTH FLOOR. SEE PERMIT 987069 FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION."},{"number":"1002534","date":"2019-10-25","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-10-25","scope":"CONSTRUCTION OF NEW MIXED-USE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 6,622 SF ARTIST STUDIO SPACE, 300 SF GROUND FLOOR RETAIL, AND 76 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS. BUILDING IS 69.2'HIGH WITH ROOF DECK ON 5TH AND 6TH FLOOR, 8 PARKING SPACES ARE PROPOSED AT GROUND FLOOR."},{"number":"1015677","date":"2019-11-05","work":"Foundation","type":"Site / Utility Permit","description":"Site / Utility Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-05-13","scope":"INSTALLATION OF FOOTINGS, COLUMN PIERS, GROUND LEVEL SLAB, AND FIRST FLOOR PODIUM TO SUPPORT 5 STORIES OF RESIDENTIAL MODULAR CONSTRUCTION ABOVE. MODULAR PERMIT TO BE APPLIED FOR SEPARATELY."},{"number":"1034301","date":"2019-12-19","work":"Amend for conversion","type":"Administrative","description":"Administrative Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-05-13","scope":"AMENDMENT TO FOUNDATION PERMIT# 1015677 -- INSTALLATION OF FOOTINGS, COLUMN PIERS, GROUND LEVEL SLAB AND FIRST FLOOR PODIUM TO SUPPORT 5 STORIES OF RESIDENTIAL MODULAR CONSTRUCTION ABOVE-MODULAR PERMIT TO BE APPLIED FOR SEPERATELY"},{"number":"PP-2020-001798","date":"2020-08-12","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-05-11","scope":"Connections for Modular building. All proposed work to be done in accordance with Philadelphia Plumbing Code 2018."},{"number":"FP-2020-001248","date":"2020-09-15","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-05-11","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 2016, STANDARD 13, 14 & 20 TO INCLUDE A 6-INCH DIAMETER SERVICE LINE & BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY, DRY SPRINKLER HEAD SYSTEM, STANDPIPE INSTALLATION, AND LISTED FIRE PUMP INSTALLATION."},{"number":"EP-2020-007107","date":"2020-09-17","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2020-12-01","scope":"New modular constructed apartment building. NO electrical work within the apartments. Work to include; common area lighting fixtures and associated wiring, common area receptacles and associated wiring, wiring of rooftop mechanical equipment. Complete service consisting of; (1) 600 AMP, (1) 1200 AMP, (2) 1000 AMP, (1) 200 AMP for fire pump. Complete diesel powered emergency generator and automatic transfer switch, at ground level. New addressable fire alarm system. All work per NEC 2017 and NFPA 72 2016."},{"number":"CP-2020-003391","date":"2020-11-18","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2024-09-07","scope":"FOR ADDITION OF ROOF DECK & LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AT 1ST & 6TH FLOOR TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, DOORS, RAMP, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK."},{"number":"MP-2020-002901","date":"2020-12-09","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-05-11","scope":"For the installation of a mechanical/HVAC system (including all associated ductwork, registers, diffusers, grilles, and appliances) throughout the non-modular areas (including first floor, corridors, exhaust fans for toilet rooms & laundry rooms) of an under-construction six (6) story detached structure, as per plans; see AP#987069 for modular construction permit, CP-2020-003391 for building permit of 1st floor and 6th floor community room."},{"number":"CP-2022-004757","date":"2022-11-11","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-03-13","scope":"FOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AT THE 1ST FLOOR OF THE EXISTING BUILDING. PARTIAL DEMO AND ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES, AND FURNISHINGS THROUGHOUT. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. AMENDMENT: Amend permit to add Certificate of Occupancy and Lawful Occupancy"},{"number":"PP-2022-016392","date":"2023-01-13","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-03-31","scope":"roughin and finish of showers,sinks and toilets for a exercise gym"},{"number":"EP-2022-012243","date":"2023-01-17","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-03-29","scope":"INSTALL LIGHTS NORMAL & EMERGENCY, SWITCHES, SENSORS, CEILING FANS & RECEPTACLES. PROVIDE POWER FOR THE MECHANICAL & HVAC EQUIPMENT. ALL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2017 NEC. * THE SERVICE & PANEL ARE EXISTING. ** NO FIRE ALARM WORK ON THIS PERMIT."},{"number":"FP-2023-000582","date":"2023-03-17","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-03-31","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. RELOCATION OF 12 SPRINKLER HEADS ON THE GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE DUE TO MOVING PARTITIONS"},{"number":"MP-2023-000985","date":"2023-03-20","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-03-31","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, GRILLES / REGISTERS / DIFFUSERS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEE CP-2022-004757 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT."},{"number":"EP-2023-002418","date":"2023-03-21","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-03-31","scope":"Install new power supply and notification equipment to support renovations. All work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72, 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code."},{"number":"ZP-2023-003541","date":"2023-04-03","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Personal Services"}],"storyTag":"Torn down & rebuilt","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"},{"y":2024,"k":"viol","w":"6 L&I violations"},{"y":2024,"k":"insp","w":"Inspection failed ×4"},{"y":2025,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 2 failed, 1 passed"},{"y":2026,"k":"viol","w":"L&I violation"},{"y":2026,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 1 failed, 1 passed"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"280728","type":"Dumpster License - Private Property","status":"Inactive","businessName":"JORDAN LOVITZ T/A","legalName":"JORDAN LOVITZ T/A","address":"1150-56 N AMERICAN ST","revenueCode":"3230","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2001-11-14","latestIssueDate":"2010-06-28","expirationDate":"2011-07-31","inactiveDate":null},{"number":"283495","type":"Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing","status":"Inactive","businessName":"JORDAN LOVITZ T/A","legalName":"JORDAN LOVITZ T/A","address":"1150-56 N AMERICAN ST","revenueCode":"3311","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2003-12-27","latestIssueDate":"2003-12-27","expirationDate":"2004-12-31","inactiveDate":"2012-07-24"},{"number":"286821","type":"Hazardous Materials","status":"Inactive","businessName":"JORDAN LOVITZ (NORTHER LIBERTIES AUTOMOTIVE)","legalName":"JORDAN LOVITZ","address":"1150-56 N AMERICAN ST","revenueCode":"3335","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2004-11-08","latestIssueDate":"2004-11-08","expirationDate":"2005-11-08","inactiveDate":null},{"number":"493893","type":"Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large)","status":"Inactive","businessName":"GLOBAL BEER DISTRIBUTORSHIP INC","legalName":"GLOBAL BEER DISTRIBUTORSHIP INC","address":"1150-56 N AMERICAN ST","revenueCode":"3119","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2010-02-19","latestIssueDate":"2017-05-19","expirationDate":"2018-04-30","inactiveDate":"2018-06-29"},{"number":"879675","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"BS INGERSOLL LLC (BS INGERSOLL LLC)","legalName":"BS INGERSOLL LLC","address":"1150-56 N AMERICAN ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":76,"issuedDate":"2021-10-18","latestIssueDate":"2025-10-29","expirationDate":"2026-10-17","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"879675","type":"Rental","businessName":"BS INGERSOLL LLC (BS INGERSOLL LLC)","legalName":"BS INGERSOLL LLC","issuedDate":"2021-10-18","latestIssueDate":"2025-10-29","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2026-10-17","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true},{"number":"493893","type":"Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large)","businessName":"GLOBAL BEER DISTRIBUTORSHIP INC","legalName":"GLOBAL BEER DISTRIBUTORSHIP INC","issuedDate":"2010-02-19","latestIssueDate":"2017-05-19","closureDate":"2018-06-29","expirationDate":"2018-04-30","inactiveDate":"2018-06-29","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"286821","type":"Hazardous Materials","businessName":"JORDAN LOVITZ (NORTHER LIBERTIES AUTOMOTIVE)","legalName":"JORDAN LOVITZ","issuedDate":"2004-11-08","latestIssueDate":"2004-11-08","closureDate":"2005-11-08","expirationDate":"2005-11-08","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"283495","type":"Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing","businessName":"JORDAN LOVITZ T/A","legalName":"JORDAN LOVITZ T/A","issuedDate":"2003-12-27","latestIssueDate":"2003-12-27","closureDate":"2012-07-24","expirationDate":"2004-12-31","inactiveDate":"2012-07-24","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"280728","type":"Dumpster License - Private Property","businessName":"JORDAN LOVITZ T/A","legalName":"JORDAN LOVITZ T/A","issuedDate":"2001-11-14","latestIssueDate":"2010-06-28","closureDate":"2011-07-31","expirationDate":"2011-07-31","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-30","units":76,"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":["6 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 #3681: CLOSED · Granted with conditions. Use permit #96204: COMPLETED.","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":"2 permits not marked completed: 950496 (EXPIRED), CP-2020-003391 (Expired). 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":"Sprinkler Certification: Certified through Jan 10, 2026; Fire Alarm Certification: Certified through Mar 18, 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":"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":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"13 failed, 6 passed, and 2 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on May 20, 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":"Dumpster License - Private Property #280728: Inactive; Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing #283495: Inactive since Jul 24, 2012; Hazardous Materials #286821: Inactive; Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) #493893: Inactive since Jun 29, 2018","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 14 historical violations across 5 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/"}]}