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SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION."},{"number":"794272","date":"2017-06-22","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-03-12","scope":"SEAL 5\" LATERAL & FAI -PA1#2017-1721925 REMOVE HOUSE TRAP AND HERMETICALLY SEALING THE LATERAL BY A CAP OR PLUG PER SECTION P-606.1 OF THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004 - \"SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED\" - \"ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION\""},{"number":"800286","date":"2017-07-17","work":"Demolition","type":"BP_DEMO","description":"DEMOLITION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-09-07","scope":"EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- FOR THE INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON LOAD-BEARING PARTITION WALLS AND CEILINGS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS. REMOVE ALL INTERIOR NON BEARING WALL AND PARTITIONS"},{"number":"810479","date":"2017-08-23","work":"Demolition","type":"BP_DEMO","description":"DEMOLITION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-09-18","scope":"**SEE AP#794945 FOR ALL PLANS AND DOCUMENTS** **ASBESTOS ABATEMENT TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO DEMOLITION WORK** FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING THREE (3) STORY MASONRY SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE FORMERLY USED AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; TO BE DEMOLISHED BY HAND AND WITH HAND HELD TOOLS ONLY; USE OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE REMOVAL OF DEBRIS; PEDESTRIAN, ADJACENT PROPERTIES, AND RIGHT-OF-WAY PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES, AS PER PLAN. * A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 17.5 FEET OF BUILDING FAÇADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC; SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. * 21 DAY POSTING AND NOTICE TO NEIGHBORING PROPERTIES REQUIRED PER A-303.2 * ASBESTOS ABATEMENT TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO DEMOLITION WORK * TO BE DEMOLISHED SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH 620 S 42ND ST PERMIT RECEIVED FROM DOWNSTAIRS."},{"number":"786421","date":"2017-08-25","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-08-22","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR STORY STRUCTURE FOR USE AS AN (8) FAMILIY DWELLING. FOUNDATION SHALL BE DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOUNATION PLANS/GEOTECHNICAL REPORT. ENTIRE BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. ALL WORK SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH BBS CASE VAR. 31065. TYPE B DWELLING UNITS ON THE 1ST FLOOR. SEPARATE MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION PERMITS."},{"number":"821823","date":"2017-11-07","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-08-21","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 2007, STANDARD 13, TO INCLUDE A 2-INCH DIAMETER SERVICE LINE AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY."},{"number":"814764","date":"2017-12-18","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-08-21","scope":"800AMP METER,(8)125 AMP METERS,(1)100AMP HOUSE,265 OUTLETS,111 SWITCHES,(38)3WAY,(4)4 WAY,SMOKES,C/O,45 GFI,180 LIGHTS AND 6 OUTSIDE LIGHTS PER 208 NEC (MULTI FAMILY)"},{"number":"807577","date":"2017-12-27","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-08-21","scope":"HD,CT,FAI,LAT,WS & AREA DRAIN PA PENDING SELF CERTIFICATION NO LONGER ACCEPTED ALL TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTALL 24-WC,24-LAV,21-BT,3-SH,8-KIT, 8-WB THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004"},{"number":"805134","date":"2018-02-26","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-08-21","scope":"FURNISH AND INSTALL A NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM COMPLETE WITH ALL DEVICES AS PER NFPA 72"},{"number":"873969","date":"2018-05-18","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-08-21","scope":"TO AMEND PERMIT# 826733 TO REFLECT CORRECT ADDRESS TO READ: 622 SOUTH 42ND STREET."}],"storyTag":"Torn down & rebuilt","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Demolition"},{"y":2017,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal approved"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Demolition"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"New construction"},{"y":2017,"k":"demo"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Suppression"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Administrative"},{"y":2024,"k":"sale","p":6100000}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"853153","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"620 Science LLC","legalName":"620 Science LLC","address":"622 S 42ND ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":8,"issuedDate":"2020-10-08","latestIssueDate":"2023-08-24","expirationDate":"2024-10-07","inactiveDate":"2024-12-06"},{"number":"0987089","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"ECG campus housing LLC","legalName":"ECG campus housing LLC","address":"622 S 42ND ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":8,"issuedDate":"2025-08-25","latestIssueDate":"2025-08-25","expirationDate":"2026-08-24","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"0987089","type":"Rental","businessName":"ECG campus housing LLC","legalName":"ECG campus housing LLC","issuedDate":"2025-08-25","latestIssueDate":"2025-08-25","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2026-08-24","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true},{"number":"853153","type":"Rental","businessName":"620 Science LLC","legalName":"620 Science LLC","issuedDate":"2020-10-08","latestIssueDate":"2023-08-24","closureDate":"2024-12-06","expirationDate":"2024-10-07","inactiveDate":"2024-12-06","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-27","units":8,"signals":[{"kind":"permit-mismatch","level":"watch","title":"Assessment/permit mismatch","summary":"The assessment jumped 270% in 2020, but no matching permit appears in the property timeline.","evidence":["assessment moved from $447,400 to $1,657,400","no permit shown in 2019-2021"],"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":"Use permit #770281: 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":"building-certifications","level":"attention","title":"A life-safety certification appears expired","finding":"Fire Alarm Certification: Certified through Jun 18, 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 (26 BUCK LANE, HAVERFORD PA, 19041).","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":"1 failed, 0 passed, and 1 CLOSED investigation outcome are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was CLOSED on Jun 10, 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":"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/"}]}