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PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. * ASBESTOS REMEDIATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK. * SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRE FOR CLOSURE OF RIGHT OF WAY. * 21 DAY POSTING AND NOTICE REQUIRED PER A-303.2 * SAFETY ZONE = 15 FT * SEE A/P NO 677093 FOR DEMOLITION PERMIT OF 4046 CHESTNUT"},{"number":"677092","date":"2016-05-26","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-05-26","scope":"COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISITNG STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS VACANT LOT."},{"number":"677093","date":"2016-05-26","work":"Demolition","type":"BP_DEMO","description":"DEMOLITION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-01-10","scope":"FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF TWO (2) - THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURES (4046 CHESTNUT STREET AND 4048 CHESTNUT STREET). STRUCTURE ATTACHED TO EACH OTHER BUT NOT ATTACHED TO ANY STRUCTURE WHICH ARE NOT SCHEDULED TO BE DEMOLISHED. STRUCTURES TO BE DEMOLISHED WITH HAND HELD EQUIPMENT ONLY. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. * ASBESTOS REMEDIATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK. * SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRE FOR CLOSURE OF RIGHT OF WAY. * 21 DAY POSTING AND NOTICE REQUIRED PER A-303.2 * SAFETY ZONE = 15 FT * SEE A/P NO 694801 FOR DEMOLITION PERMIT OF 4048 CHESTNUT"},{"number":"700157","date":"2016-06-15","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-03-03","scope":"PERMIT TO AMEND A/P NO 677093 TO CORRECT OWNER INFORMATION. SEE A/P NO 677093 FOR APPROVED PLANS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTATION. PERMIT FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION (HAND DEMOLITION ONLY) OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURE."},{"number":"700158","date":"2016-06-15","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-03-03","scope":"PERMIT TO AMEND A/P NO 694801 TO CORRECT OWNER INFORMATION. SEE A/P NO 694801 FOR APPROVED PLANS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTATION. PERMIT FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION (HAND DEMOLITION ONLY) OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURE."},{"number":"700821","date":"2016-06-17","work":"Zoning","type":"ZP_ZONING","description":"ZONING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-06-17","scope":"FOR RELOCATION OF LOT LINE TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT FROM TWO DEEDED LOTS 4046 AND 4048 CHESTNUT ST) AND COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ALL EXISTING STRUCTURES ON 4046 AND 4048 CHESTNUT ST LOTS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION."},{"number":"683635","date":"2016-06-17","work":"Zoning","type":"ZP_ZONING","description":"ZONING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-06-17","scope":"FOR RELOCATION OF LOT LINE TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT FROM TWO DEEDED LOTS 4046 AND 4048 CHESTNUT ST) AND COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ALL EXISTING STRUCTURES ON 4046 AND 4048 CHESTNUT ST LOTS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION."},{"number":"700822","date":"2016-06-29","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-06-29","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (TWENTY-FIVE (25) FAMILIES) WITH EIGHT (8) OFF STREET INTERIOR, ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES, TWO (2) RESERVOIR SPACES AND NINE (9) OFF STREET BICYCLE PARKING SPACES LOCATED ON AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. 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FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 AND NFPA 14 STANDARD."},{"number":"793991","date":"2017-06-23","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-02-09","scope":"INSTALL (25) HEAT PUMPS WITH DUCTWORK. (MULTI-FAMILY)"},{"number":"798677","date":"2017-07-11","work":"Major alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-02-06","scope":"SHELTER PLATFORM"},{"number":"783504","date":"2017-10-18","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-11-10","scope":"NEW CONSTRUCTION: MIXED-USE MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING; 2\"WATER SERVICE,8\"LATERAL, HOUSE DRAIN, HOUSE TRAP AND FRESH AIR INLET-PA1#20171320167 - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004"},{"number":"804698","date":"2017-10-27","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-12-14","scope":"ALL NEW 1600AMP 3PHASE MAIN DISCONNECT AND PECO VAULT ROOM, ALL NEW ELECTRICAL WIRING WITH OUTLETS, SWITCHES, SMOKES, APPLIANCES ETC AS PER NEC 2008 (WEST DISTRICT) INSTALL NEW COMPLETE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER NFPA 72"},{"number":"826339","date":"2017-10-31","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-12-13","scope":"TCO FOR FLOORS 3,4&5 PARENT PERMIT 760930"},{"number":"836768","date":"2017-12-05","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-12-13","scope":"TCO FOR FLOORS 1 & 2 PARENT PERMIT 760930"},{"number":"ZP-2022-005096","date":"2022-05-26","work":"Parking Only","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES TO FIVE (5) SPACES INCLUDING ONE (1) AUTO-SHARE PARKING SPACE AND ONE (1) ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACE. FOR THREE (3) NON-ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS."}],"storyTag":"Torn down & rebuilt","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2017,"k":"demo"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"New construction"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"New construction"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Suppression"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Major alteration"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Administrative"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Administrative"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Parking Only"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"220480","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"JAY M FENSTER","legalName":"JAY M FENSTER","address":"4046-48 CHESTNUT ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":null,"units":14,"issuedDate":"2004-04-04","latestIssueDate":"2015-03-06","expirationDate":"2016-02-29","inactiveDate":"2016-04-29"},{"number":"775189","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"4046-48 CHESTNUT STREET LP","legalName":"4046-48 CHESTNUT STREET LP ","address":"4046-48 CHESTNUT ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":25,"issuedDate":"2018-05-02","latestIssueDate":"2026-05-04","expirationDate":"2027-05-01","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"775189","type":"Rental","businessName":"4046-48 CHESTNUT STREET LP","legalName":"4046-48 CHESTNUT STREET LP ","issuedDate":"2018-05-02","latestIssueDate":"2026-05-04","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2027-05-01","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true},{"number":"220480","type":"Rental","businessName":"JAY M FENSTER","legalName":"JAY M FENSTER","issuedDate":"2004-04-04","latestIssueDate":"2015-03-06","closureDate":"2016-04-29","expirationDate":"2016-02-29","inactiveDate":"2016-04-29","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-28","units":25,"signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Use permit #694800: 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":"1 permit not marked completed: 679208 (EXPIRED).","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 23, 2025","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 (1111 STREET ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON PA, 18966).","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":"3 failed, 0 passed, and 4 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was CLOSED on Jan 10, 2017.","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":"deed-chain","level":"verify","title":"The latest nominal transfer is not a market sale—or a title opinion","finding":"The latest deed in the assembled record moved for nominal consideration.","why":"A $1 or nominal deed can be a valid family, estate, or entity transfer. It does not establish a sale price, clear title, or by itself prove a tangled title.","action":"Read the recorded deed and have the title search confirm every grantor, grantee, estate/probate step, lien, and authority to sell.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/property-lots-housing/get-a-copy-of-a-deed-or-other-recorded-document/"},{"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 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/"}],"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/"}]}