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SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION. FOR AN ARCHITECT'S OFFICE (WITH ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION, AND REAL ESTATE PRACTICES WHICH ARE AFFILIATED WITH ARCHITECT'S BUSINESS) ON THE 1ST FLOOR & BASEMENT OF THE FRONT STRUCTURE AND IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH FIVE (5) EXISTING DWELLING UNITS AND FOR A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING IN THE REAR STRUCTURE."},{"number":"219023","date":"2009-06-29","work":"Zoning admin review","type":"ZP_ADMIN","description":"ZONING ADMIN REVIEW","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-06-09","scope":"FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO OBTAIN BUILDING PERMIT TO 6-16-10 GRANTED ON AP 71673, CALENDAR N0. 2223 FOR THE ERECTION OF A TWO (2) STORY ADDITION (WITH ROOF GARDEN ON 3RD STORY ROOF AND TWO (2) ROOF DECKS ON THE 1ST STORY ROOF) ON AN EXISTING ONE (1) STORY REAR STRUCTURE AND FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF A ONE (1) STORY REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING THREE (3)/FOUR (4) STORY STRUCTURE AT THE FRONT OF THE LOT . SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION FOR AN ARCHITECT'S OFFICE (WITH ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION, AND REAL ESTATE PRACTICES WHICH ARE AFFILIATED WITH ARCHITECT'S BUSINESS) ON THE 1ST FLOOR & BASEMENT OF THE FRONT STRUCTURE AND IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH FIVE (5) EXISTING DWELLING UNITS AND FOR A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING IN THE REAR STRUCTURE."},{"number":"313940","date":"2010-11-29","work":"Zoning admin review","type":"ZP_ADMIN","description":"ZONING ADMIN REVIEW","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2010-11-29","scope":"EXTENSION OF PERMIT#71673 PURSUANT TO PA ACT46. THIS EXTENSION TO EXPIRE ON JULY 2, 2013 UNLESS EXTENDED BY OTHER PORTIONS OF THE PHILADELPHIA CODE."},{"number":"479524","date":"2013-07-31","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2013-07-31","scope":"FOR THE REMOVING ONE (1) STORY PORTION FROM THE 2 STORY STRUCTURE AT REAR ADDITIONS, FOR THE REDUCTION THE SIZE OF DECKS AT REAR AT 4TH FLOORS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION. FOR THE SIX(6) FAMILY DWELLING AND REDUCTION OF COMMERCIAL SPACES FROM TWO (2) TO ONE (1) IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING; EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND ACCESSORY GARAGE FOR FOUR (4) PARKING SPACES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVE IN THE REAR STRUCTURE. (FOR A TOTAL OF SEVEN(7) DWELLINGS ON LOT).WITH PROVISO; (SEE AN ATTACHED LETTER)"},{"number":"493612","date":"2014-01-16","work":"Addition","type":"BP_ADDITON","description":"ADDITION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-11-24","scope":"CONSTRUCT A ONE STORY ADDITON FOR USE AS ONE DWELLING UNIT ATOP OF A ONE STORY PARKING STRUCTURE, ADDITION TO INCLUDE A 97 SQ. FT. ROOFED-OVER INTERIOR BALCONY ABOVE A PORTION OF THE EXISTING GARAGE."},{"number":"512812","date":"2014-01-16","work":"Major alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-11-24","scope":"INTERIOR ALTERATIONS, (IEBC LEVEL 2) THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING 4-STORY STRUCTURE AND CONSTRUCTION OF A ROOF DECK AT THE 4TH FLR LEVEL,ABOVE PORTION OF THE 3RD FLR ROOF. ALTERATIONS INCLUDE CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING 1ST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE TO AN ADDITIONAL DWELLING UNIT FOR A TOTAL OF SIX DWELLING UNITS AND ONE COMMERCIAL SPACE IN THE STRUCTURE. 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INSTALL ONE GOODMAN 90,000 BTU GAS HEATER 95% ONE 3 TON A/C UNIT IN UTILITY ROOM, WITH NECESSARY DUCT WORK."},{"number":"525090","date":"2014-03-19","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-08-27","scope":"INSTALL 5 WATER CLOSETS, 5 LAVY SINKS, 2 KITCHEN SINKS, 3 BATH TUBS, 2 WASHER BOXES"},{"number":"524905","date":"2014-04-22","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-12-08","scope":"ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PORTION OF THE FIRST FLOOR WITHIN AN EXISTING OFFICE SPACE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 STANDARDS. SYSTEM TO BE PROVIDED VIA AN EXISTING 1\" FIRE SERVICE MAIN LINE WITH 1-1/4' RISER AND CROSS MAINS AND 1\" BRANCH LINES."},{"number":"525220","date":"2014-06-13","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-10-07","scope":"FRONT - REWIRE THE 3RD/4TH FLOORS: RECEPTACLES, SWITCHES, LIGHTS & DEDICATED KITCHEN/BATH CIRCUITS - REAR - NEW WORE & SERVICE FOR LIGHTS, SWITCHES, RECEPTACLES, KITCHEN/BATH CIRCUITS - WORK WILL COMPLY WITH THE 2008 NEC AND THE APPROVED PLANS"},{"number":"536847","date":"2014-07-03","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-11-24","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM W. TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE W. BACKFLOW PREVENTION (BFP) ASSEMBLY TO SERVE A TWO (2) STORY ABOVE GRADE PLANE MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING W. ENCLOSED PARKING GARAGE. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSTALLATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13/13R."}],"storyTag":"Renovated & sold on","storyDelta":6.01,"timeline":[{"y":2012,"k":"sale","p":806500},{"y":2013,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal granted with conditions"},{"y":2013,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning/use"},{"y":2014,"k":"permit","w":"Addition"},{"y":2014,"k":"permit","w":"Major alteration"},{"y":2014,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2014,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2014,"k":"permit","w":"Suppression"},{"y":2014,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2014,"k":"permit","w":"Suppression"},{"y":2016,"k":"viol","w":"L&I violation"},{"y":2016,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 2 failed, 1 passed"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"220803","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"STEPHEN & EDITH JIMENEZ","legalName":"STEPHEN & EDITH JIMENEZ","address":"1303 S BROAD ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":null,"units":5,"issuedDate":"2004-04-03","latestIssueDate":"2006-02-28","expirationDate":"2007-02-28","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22"},{"number":"384337","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"LANDMARK ESTATES LLC","legalName":"LANDMARK ESTATES LLC","address":"1303 S BROAD ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":null,"units":5,"issuedDate":"2006-09-13","latestIssueDate":"2012-02-18","expirationDate":"2013-02-28","inactiveDate":null},{"number":"707781","type":"Rental","status":"Closed","businessName":"1303 South Broad Street Associates, LLC","legalName":"1303 South Broad Street Associates, LLC","address":"1303 S BROAD ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":1,"issuedDate":"2016-07-13","latestIssueDate":"2016-07-13","expirationDate":"2017-07-12","inactiveDate":null},{"number":"707886","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"1303 South Broad Street Associates, LLC","legalName":"1303 South Broad Street Associates, LLC","address":"1303 S BROAD ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":7,"issuedDate":"2016-07-14","latestIssueDate":"2026-05-29","expirationDate":"2027-07-13","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"707886","type":"Rental","businessName":"1303 South Broad Street Associates, LLC","legalName":"1303 South Broad Street Associates, LLC","issuedDate":"2016-07-13","latestIssueDate":"2026-05-29","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2027-07-13","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true},{"number":"384337","type":"Rental","businessName":"LANDMARK ESTATES LLC","legalName":"LANDMARK ESTATES LLC","issuedDate":"2006-09-13","latestIssueDate":"2012-02-18","closureDate":"2013-02-28","expirationDate":"2013-02-28","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"220803","type":"Rental","businessName":"STEPHEN & EDITH JIMENEZ","legalName":"STEPHEN & EDITH JIMENEZ","issuedDate":"2004-04-03","latestIssueDate":"2006-02-28","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":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Appeal #2223: OPEN · Granted with conditions. Use permit #71673: 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":"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 (1428 KNOX RD, WYNNEWOOD PA, 19096).","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 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":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"3 failed, 1 passed, and 1 CLOSED investigation outcome are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on Jul 26, 2016.","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 1 historical violation across 1 case.","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":"Sprinkler Certification: Certified through Oct 9, 2026; Fire Alarm Certification: Certified through Jun 1, 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/"}]}