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ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVAED PLANS. THIS WORK ACTVITY SHALL BE PERFORMED CONTRACTOR REGISTERED WITH THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE OR THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA."},{"number":"468841","date":"2013-05-02","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":null,"scope":"5 RECEPTS,5 SW,5 LIGHTS,2-100AMP FIRE SW,REPLACE 100AMP PANEL AS PER 2008 NEC(2FD)"},{"number":"520573","date":"2014-03-14","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-03-14","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE STORY STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND FENCE AT REAR OF PROPERTY LINE AS PER PLANS."},{"number":"525416","date":"2014-05-15","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-04-29","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE STORY STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A (9) FAMILY DWELLING.SEPARATE DEMOLITION PERMIT REQUIRED. SEE BBS CASE #22567 FOR VARIANCE ON EXIT ACCESS TRAVEL DISTANCE.ENGINEER,BOHDAN PAZUNIAK, MUST BE ON-SITE TO MONITOR EXCAVATION AND IDENTIFY ANY NECESSARY MEASURES TO ADDRESS THE PROTECTION OF ADJACENT FOUNDATIONS."},{"number":"537019","date":"2014-05-15","work":"Demolition","type":"BP_DEMO","description":"DEMOLITION PERMIT","status":"EXPIRED","completedDate":null,"scope":"INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON LOAD BEARING WALLS AND CEILING ONLY. NO OTHER WORK ALLOWED UNDER THIS PERMIT. CONTACT STREETS DEPARTMENT FOR DUMPSTER PERMIT AND FOOTWAY CLOSURE."},{"number":"540802","date":"2014-09-09","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-09-09","scope":"FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING BUILDING, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLAN. 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STREET DEPARTMENT APPROVAL REQUIRED PRIOR TO DEMOLITION WORK."},{"number":"582644","date":"2015-01-05","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-04-27","scope":"ADDING NEW ENGINEER TO A/P #525416"},{"number":"587139","date":"2015-02-24","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-06-03","scope":"INSTALL 1 FIRE PANEL, 2 PULL STATIONS, 2 HORN STROBES, 1 SMOKE DETECTOR, AND 44 HORNS TIE INTO SPRINKLER AS PER NFPA 72 (WEST DISTRICT)"},{"number":"599574","date":"2015-03-31","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2015-10-31","scope":"INSTALLING A 6 MONTH TEMPORARY 100AMP SERVICE AS PER 2008 NEC (WEST DISTRICT)"},{"number":"594272","date":"2015-04-23","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-04-27","scope":"9-APT WITH 90 PERCENT GAS FIRED FURNACE 40K BTUS HEATERS WITH A COILS, 2 TON OF AC WITH ALL DUCTWORK INCLUDED.EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW DUCTWORK, REGISTERS/GRILLES/DIFFUSERS, AND WARM-AIR APPLIANCES AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS."},{"number":"596730","date":"2015-06-05","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-03-08","scope":"INSTALLING 600 AMP SERVICE, 10 METERS, 9 SUB PANELS, AND 1 HOUSE PANEL PLUS CAT 5/RG6 AND WIRING 9 APARTMENTS. 2 APPLIANCE CIRCUITS IN EACH APARTMENT. ARC FAULT BREAKERS. AS PER 2008 NEC NOT DOING FIRE ALARM (WEST DISTRICT)"},{"number":"606502","date":"2015-07-17","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-04-27","scope":"INSTALL NEW WATER SUPPLY, DRAINS & FIXTURES FOR 9-APTS THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004"},{"number":"660873","date":"2016-02-19","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-04-27","scope":"NEW CONSTRUCTION: EXTERIOR PLUMBING ONLY. INSTALLING (1) 5\" LATERAL AND (1) 6\" LATERAL BOTH WITH FRESH AIR INLETS AND TRAPS. INSTALLING (1) 1 1/2 DOMESTIC SERVICE LINES (MULTI FAMILY)SELF CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED\",\"ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION\""},{"number":"685480","date":"2016-04-26","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-04-27","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 13R FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEM FOR A MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING SERVICED BY A 2 INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A BACK FLOW PREVENTER ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R."}],"storyTag":"Torn down & rebuilt","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2014,"k":"permit","w":"Demolition"},{"y":2015,"k":"permit","w":"Administrative"},{"y":2015,"k":"demo"},{"y":2015,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2015,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2015,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2015,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2015,"k":"viol","w":"6 L&I violations"},{"y":2015,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2015,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 1 failed, 2 passed"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Suppression"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"711740","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"331 40TH LLC","legalName":"331 40TH LLC","address":"331-33 N 40TH ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Dormitories","units":9,"issuedDate":"2016-08-20","latestIssueDate":"2025-08-06","expirationDate":"2026-08-19","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"711740","type":"Rental","businessName":"331 40TH LLC","legalName":"331 40TH LLC","issuedDate":"2016-08-20","latestIssueDate":"2025-08-06","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2026-08-19","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-23","units":9,"signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Use permit #421002: COMPLETED. 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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":"Fire Alarm Certification: Certified through Dec 8, 2024","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":"managing-agent","level":"verify","title":"Tax mail goes outside Philadelphia; owner residence still needs verification","finding":"OPA mails the property tax record outside Philadelphia (9 MILLVIEW CT, THORNTON PA, 19373).","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":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"2 failed, 3 passed, and 3 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on Nov 25, 2015.","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":"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 13 historical violations across 7 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. 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