{"asOf":"2026-07-26T08:54:47.231Z","block":"1200-1299 E PASSYUNK AVE","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/1200-1299-e-passyunk-ave","address":"1235-37 E PASSYUNK AVE","parcelNumber":"882250085","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=882250085","ownerType":"investor","kind":"commercial","isHouse":false,"home":false,"commercial":true,"residential":false,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"IB0","buildingCodeNew":"254","buildingClass":"REST'RNT W/BAR MASONRY","buildingClassNew":"DOWNTOWN ROW TYPE-* SNGL OCCP","useLabel":"Commercial","owner":"PASSYUNK ASSOCIATES LLC","coOwner":null,"marketValue":1499300,"landAssessment":299800,"improvementAssessment":1199500,"livableArea":8550,"yearBuilt":1900,"lastSale":{"price":750000,"date":"2008-04-17T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[{"number":"1322971","date":"2009-05-05","code":"LO-1","title":"OBTAIN LIC INDICATED","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"4064047","date":"2016-07-25","code":"LO-1","title":"OBTAIN LIC INDICATED","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2023-005936","date":"2023-01-27","code":"PM15-108.1","title":"UNSAFE STRUCTURE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2023-05-12","resolution":"COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED"},{"number":"VI-2023-005937","date":"2023-01-27","code":"PM15-304.1(G)","title":"EXTERIOR WALLS","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2023-05-12","resolution":"COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED"},{"number":"VI-2023-005938","date":"2023-01-27","code":"A-304.1/1","title":"ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2023-05-12","resolution":"COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED"},{"number":"3853875","date":"2016-02-26","code":"A-302.2/1","title":"PERMB- EXP'D ACTIVITY UNLAWFUL","status":"CLOSEDCASE","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}],"violationCases":[{"number":"198490","type":"STANDARD","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"BU","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2009-05-07","completedDate":"2009-06-20","violations":[{"number":"1322971","date":"2009-05-05","code":"LO-1","title":"OBTAIN LIC INDICATED","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}]},{"number":"546044","type":"STANDARD","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"HCEU","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2016-07-25","completedDate":"2016-09-06","violations":[{"number":"4064047","date":"2016-07-25","code":"LO-1","title":"OBTAIN LIC INDICATED","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}]},{"number":"CF-2023-007285","type":"NOTICE OF VIOLATION","priority":"UNSAFE","responsibility":"CSU INVESTIGATOR","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2023-01-27","completedDate":"2023-05-12","violations":[{"number":"VI-2023-005936","date":"2023-01-27","code":"PM15-108.1","title":"UNSAFE STRUCTURE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2023-05-12","resolution":"COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED"},{"number":"VI-2023-005937","date":"2023-01-27","code":"PM15-304.1(G)","title":"EXTERIOR WALLS","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2023-05-12","resolution":"COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED"},{"number":"VI-2023-005938","date":"2023-01-27","code":"A-304.1/1","title":"ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2023-05-12","resolution":"COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED"}]},{"number":"453327","type":null,"priority":null,"responsibility":null,"status":"CLOSED","createdDate":null,"completedDate":null,"violations":[{"number":"3853875","date":"2016-02-26","code":"A-302.2/1","title":"PERMB- EXP'D ACTIVITY UNLAWFUL","status":"CLOSEDCASE","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}]}],"violYears":[{"y":2009,"n":1,"worst":null},{"y":2016,"n":2,"worst":null},{"y":2023,"n":3,"worst":"UNSAFE STRUCTURE"}],"investigations":[{"caseNumber":"52111","date":"2005-11-28","type":"BC INSP","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"48672","date":"2005-11-30","type":"BC INSP","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"48672","date":"2006-04-07","type":"BC INSP","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"52111","date":"2006-05-05","type":"BC INSP","status":"PASSED"},{"caseNumber":"48672","date":"2006-05-30","type":"BC INSP","status":"CLOSED"},{"caseNumber":"48672","date":"2006-06-29","type":"ADMIN INSP","status":"CLOSED"},{"caseNumber":"48672","date":"2006-06-29","type":"ADMIN INSP","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"48672","date":"2006-09-07","type":"PRECOURT","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"48672","date":"2006-09-14","type":"PRECOURT","status":"CLOSED"},{"caseNumber":"198490","date":"2009-05-05","type":"BC INSP","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"198490","date":"2009-06-20","type":"BC INSP","status":"PASSED"},{"caseNumber":"546044","date":"2016-07-22","type":"HCEU INSP","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"546044","date":"2016-08-26","type":"HCEU INSP","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"546044","date":"2016-09-06","type":"HCEU INSP","status":"PASSED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2023-007285","date":"2023-01-27","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2023-007285","date":"2023-05-12","type":null,"status":"PASSED"}],"inspYears":[{"y":2005,"fails":2,"passes":0},{"y":2006,"fails":3,"passes":1},{"y":2009,"fails":1,"passes":1},{"y":2016,"fails":2,"passes":1},{"y":2023,"fails":1,"passes":1}],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.933399186550425,"lng":-75.15879479495722,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.158580306,39.933392294],[-75.15859381,39.933328103],[-75.158984477,39.933379212],[-75.158968014,39.933456797],[-75.158937042,39.933482678],[-75.158580306,39.933392294]]]},"liDistrict":"CENTRAL EAST","certifications":[{"number":"BC-2024-019339","type":"Special Hazards Certification","inspectionDate":"2024-06-30","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2025-06-30","buildingId":"1420563"},{"number":"BC-2025-031089","type":"Special Hazards Certification","inspectionDate":"2025-11-25","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2026-11-25","buildingId":"1420563"},{"number":"BC-2026-005610","type":"Special Hazards Certification","inspectionDate":"2026-02-28","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2027-02-28","buildingId":"1420563"}],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19147","beds":null,"baths":null,"stories":3,"lotArea":3500,"zoning":"CMX2.5","grade":"C+","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"4","intCond":"4","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"PO BOX 5158, RIVERSIDE NJ, 08075","mailOut":true,"appeals":[{"type":"Zoning board appeal","grounds":"PERMIT FOR A TAKE-OUT BAR/ RESTAURANT WITH SEATING AND A SELF CONTAINED MUSIC SYSTEM (NIGHT CLUB) WITH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, JUKE BOX, DANCING BY PATRONS ONLY, LIVE RADIO BROADCAST OF SPECIAL OCCASIONS OF SPORTING EVENTS TO INCLUDE RETAIL SAL","status":"CLOSED","outcome":"Granted with conditions","date":"2008-11-12","number":"7113","relatedPermit":"159466"},{"type":"Zoning board appeal","grounds":"PERMIT FOR A TAKE-OUT BAR/RESTAURANT WITH SEATING, A SELF CONTAINED MUSIC SYSTEM (NIGHTCLUB) WITH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, JUKE BOX DANCING BY PATRONS ONLY, LIVE BROADCAST OF SPECIAL OCCASIONS OF SPORTING EVENTS TO INCLUDE RETAIL SALE OF BEER (S","status":"CLOSED","outcome":"Granted with conditions","date":"2010-01-27","number":"10741","relatedPermit":"250991"},{"type":"Zoning board appeal","grounds":"PERMIT FOR A TAKE-OUT BAR/RESTAURANT WITH SEATING, A SELF CONTAINED MUSIC SYSTEM (NIGHTCLUB) WITH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, JUKE BOX DANCING BY PATRONS ONLY, LIVE BROADCAST OF SPECIAL OCCASIONS OF SPORTING EVENTS TO INCLUDE RETAIL SALE OF BEER (S","status":"CLOSED","outcome":"Granted with conditions","date":"2012-03-27","number":"17190","relatedPermit":"381858"}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":2,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":1015900,"taxable":1015900,"land":87500,"improvement":928400,"taxableLand":87500,"taxableImprovement":928400,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2017,"v":1015900,"taxable":1015900,"land":87500,"improvement":928400,"taxableLand":87500,"taxableImprovement":928400,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2018,"v":1077700,"taxable":1077700,"land":215540,"improvement":862160,"taxableLand":215540,"taxableImprovement":862160,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2019,"v":1077000,"taxable":1077000,"land":215400,"improvement":861600,"taxableLand":215400,"taxableImprovement":861600,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2020,"v":1077000,"taxable":1077000,"land":215400,"improvement":861600,"taxableLand":215400,"taxableImprovement":861600,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2021,"v":1077000,"taxable":1077000,"land":215400,"improvement":861600,"taxableLand":215400,"taxableImprovement":861600,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2022,"v":1077000,"taxable":1077000,"land":215400,"improvement":861600,"taxableLand":215400,"taxableImprovement":861600,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2023,"v":1176900,"taxable":1176900,"land":235373,"improvement":941527,"taxableLand":235373,"taxableImprovement":941527,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2024,"v":1176900,"taxable":1176900,"land":235373,"improvement":941527,"taxableLand":235373,"taxableImprovement":941527,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2025,"v":1451400,"taxable":1451400,"land":290280,"improvement":1161120,"taxableLand":290280,"taxableImprovement":1161120,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2026,"v":1451400,"taxable":1451400,"land":290280,"improvement":1161120,"taxableLand":290280,"taxableImprovement":1161120,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2027,"v":1499300,"taxable":1499300,"land":299800,"improvement":1199500,"taxableLand":299800,"taxableImprovement":1199500,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0}],"taxNow":20317,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"178524","date":"2008-09-22","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2008-10-15","scope":"RE-ISSUANCE OF LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SIGN FOR 1ST FLOOR RESTAURANT ( PLAN# 1909-C-93 ) SIGN# S400030 AND ISSUED ON 7/14/93."},{"number":"159466","date":"2009-05-13","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2009-05-13","scope":"USE. NO CHANGE TO CURRENT. WANT TO ADD THE USE OF TAKE OUT OF 6PACK BEER, NO QUARTS OR 40'S ALSO THE USE OF AMUSEMENT, MUSIC/KARAOKE ERECTION OF AWNING SIGN"},{"number":"303584","date":"2011-01-06","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2012-09-18","scope":"INSTALL A NEW SPRINKLER SYSTEM TO FULLY PROTECT EXISTING RESTAURANT/OFFICE."},{"number":"319978","date":"2011-01-10","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2011-10-03","scope":"2\" BACKFLOW PREVENTOR, WATT,009"},{"number":"250991","date":"2011-11-21","work":"Use","type":"ZP_USE","description":"USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2011-11-21","scope":"RETAIL SALE OF BEER AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT NOT AS IN 14-1605. TO EXTEND GRANTED USE FOR PERMANENT, NOT TEMPORARY."},{"number":"381858","date":"2012-04-18","work":"Use","type":"ZP_USE","description":"USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2012-04-18","scope":"RETAIL SALE OF BEER AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT NOT AS IN 14-1605. TO EXTEND GRANTED USE FOR PERMANENT, NOT TEMPORARY."},{"number":"458776","date":"2013-03-13","work":"Zoning admin review","type":"ZP_ADMIN","description":"ZONING ADMIN REVIEW","status":"ABANDONED","completedDate":"2013-03-13","scope":"EXTEND AP# 381858"},{"number":"453327","date":"2013-07-15","work":"Major alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"EXPIRED","completedDate":null,"scope":"ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BUILDING FOR A TAKE OUT RESTAURANT WITH SEATING AND ACCESSORY OFFICE SPACE. ENTERTAINMENT AND RETAILS SALES AND OTHER EVENTS AS APPROVED IN ZONING PERMIT 381858. INSTALLATION OF AN ELEVATOR. UPGRADE MEANS OF EGRESS FROM 3RD FLOOR, MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS TO 2ND FLOOR TO INCLUDE A BAR, RESTAURANT AND TOILET ROOMS AND OTHER INCIDENTAL USES. ENTIRE BLDG WILL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED."},{"number":"665048","date":"2016-01-21","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-02-22","scope":"REPLACE CURB TRAP AND FRESH AIR INLET THREW FRONT FOUNDATION WALL (RESTAURANT)PA20160190731SELF 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":"CP-2023-001387","date":"2023-04-06","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-05-17","scope":"MAKE SAFE TO COMPLY CF-2023-007285, PER ENGINEERS REPORT & PLANS. FOR REMOVAL OF FALLING STUCCO OFF ALL MASONRY WALL AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW STUCCO"},{"number":"PP-2024-001801","date":"2024-02-13","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-05-06","scope":"INSTALL 1 HAND SINK AND 3 FLOOR DRAINS ACCORDING TO THE 2018 PPC AND PER PLANS."},{"number":"EP-2024-000942","date":"2024-02-29","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Amendment Ready For Issue","completedDate":null,"scope":"INSTALL A 125 AMP/2 POLE SERVICE RATED FUSED DISCONNECT SWITCH FED FROM THE EXISTING SERVICE. INSTALL A 125 AMP PANEL & FEEDER. INSTALL LIGHTS NORMAL & EMERGENCY, SWITCHES & RECEPTACLES. PROVIDE POWER FOR THE MECHANICAL, HVAC & KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. ALL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2017 NEC. Parent Permit CP-2023-005977 * THE SERVICE IS EXISTING ** NO FIRE ALARM WORK."}],"storyTag":"Improved","storyDelta":0,"timeline":[{"y":2012,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal granted with conditions"},{"y":2012,"k":"permit","w":"Use"},{"y":2013,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning admin review"},{"y":2013,"k":"permit","w":"Major alteration"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2016,"k":"viol","w":"2 L&I violations"},{"y":2016,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 2 failed, 1 passed"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2023,"k":"viol","w":"3 L&I violations incl UNSAFE STRUCTURE"},{"y":2023,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 1 failed, 1 passed"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"208731","type":"Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)","status":"Inactive","businessName":"SAMS CLAM BAR","legalName":"SAMS CLAM BAR","address":"1235-37 E PASSYUNK AVE","revenueCode":"3121","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2002-04-18","latestIssueDate":"2002-04-18","expirationDate":"2003-04-30","inactiveDate":null},{"number":"297937","type":"Dumpster License - Public ROW","status":"Inactive","businessName":"3120005657 OLIVERI (FRANK OLIVERI)","legalName":"3120005657 OLIVERI","address":"1235-37 E PASSYUNK AVE","revenueCode":"3417","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2003-06-12","latestIssueDate":"2003-06-12","expirationDate":"2004-03-31","inactiveDate":null},{"number":"297938","type":"Dumpster License - Public ROW","status":"Inactive","businessName":"HARRY OLIVERI (FRANK OLIVERI)","legalName":"HARRY OLIVERI","address":"1235-37 E PASSYUNK AVE","revenueCode":"3417","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2003-06-12","latestIssueDate":"2003-06-12","expirationDate":"2004-03-31","inactiveDate":"2011-12-14"},{"number":"297939","type":"Dumpster License - Public ROW","status":"Inactive","businessName":"HARRY OLIVERI (FRANK OLIVERI)","legalName":"HARRY OLIVERI","address":"1235-37 E PASSYUNK AVE","revenueCode":"3417","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2003-06-12","latestIssueDate":"2003-06-12","expirationDate":"2004-03-31","inactiveDate":"2011-12-14"},{"number":"316513","type":"Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)","status":"Inactive","businessName":"1235-37 ASSOCIATES INC","legalName":"1235-37 ASSOCIATES INC","address":"1235-37 E PASSYUNK AVE","revenueCode":"3121","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2005-05-02","latestIssueDate":"2008-05-29","expirationDate":"2009-04-30","inactiveDate":"2008-10-17"},{"number":"459075","type":"Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)","status":"Inactive","businessName":"KENNYS INC (SOUTH PHILLY BAR & GRILL)","legalName":"KENNYS INC","address":"1235-37 E PASSYUNK AVE","revenueCode":"3121","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2008-10-17","latestIssueDate":"2019-06-29","expirationDate":"2020-04-30","inactiveDate":"2020-06-29"},{"number":"461417","type":"Sidewalk Cafe","status":"Inactive","businessName":"KENNYS INC (SOUTH PHILLY BAR & GRILL)","legalName":"KENNYS INC","address":"1235-37 E PASSYUNK AVE","revenueCode":"3123","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2008-11-20","latestIssueDate":"2018-05-24","expirationDate":"2019-06-30","inactiveDate":"2019-08-29"},{"number":"573995","type":"Dumpster License - Private Property","status":"Active","businessName":"KENNYS INC (SOUTH PHILLY BAR & GRILL)","legalName":"KENNYS INC","address":"1235-37 E PASSYUNK AVE","revenueCode":"3230","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2012-09-19","latestIssueDate":"2013-07-27","expirationDate":null,"inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"573995","type":"Dumpster License - Private Property","businessName":"KENNYS INC (SOUTH PHILLY BAR & GRILL)","legalName":"KENNYS INC","issuedDate":"2012-09-19","latestIssueDate":"2013-07-27","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":null,"inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true},{"number":"461417","type":"Sidewalk Cafe","businessName":"KENNYS INC (SOUTH PHILLY BAR & GRILL)","legalName":"KENNYS INC","issuedDate":"2008-11-20","latestIssueDate":"2018-05-24","closureDate":"2019-08-29","expirationDate":"2019-06-30","inactiveDate":"2019-08-29","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"459075","type":"Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)","businessName":"KENNYS INC (SOUTH PHILLY BAR & GRILL)","legalName":"KENNYS INC","issuedDate":"2008-10-17","latestIssueDate":"2019-06-29","closureDate":"2020-06-29","expirationDate":"2020-04-30","inactiveDate":"2020-06-29","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"316513","type":"Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)","businessName":"1235-37 ASSOCIATES INC","legalName":"1235-37 ASSOCIATES INC","issuedDate":"2005-05-02","latestIssueDate":"2008-05-29","closureDate":"2008-10-17","expirationDate":"2009-04-30","inactiveDate":"2008-10-17","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"297937","type":"Dumpster License - Public ROW","businessName":"3120005657 OLIVERI (FRANK OLIVERI)","legalName":"3120005657 OLIVERI","issuedDate":"2003-06-12","latestIssueDate":"2003-06-12","closureDate":"2004-03-31","expirationDate":"2004-03-31","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"297938","type":"Dumpster License - Public ROW","businessName":"HARRY OLIVERI (FRANK OLIVERI)","legalName":"HARRY OLIVERI","issuedDate":"2003-06-12","latestIssueDate":"2003-06-12","closureDate":"2011-12-14","expirationDate":"2004-03-31","inactiveDate":"2011-12-14","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"208731","type":"Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)","businessName":"SAMS CLAM BAR","legalName":"SAMS CLAM BAR","issuedDate":"2002-04-18","latestIssueDate":"2002-04-18","closureDate":"2003-04-30","expirationDate":"2003-04-30","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","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":["3 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":"Use permit #159466: 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":"3 permits not marked completed: 458776 (ABANDONED), 453327 (EXPIRED), EP-2024-000942 (Amendment Ready For Issue).","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":"violations","level":"attention","title":"An unsafe-building history still deserves the repair file","finding":"The fetched record shows 0 open and 6 historical violations across 4 cases.","why":"The aggregate currently shows zero open violations, so a historical unsafe/imminently-dangerous row is not a current hazard finding. The repair or demolition permit, final inspection, and case closure are the evidence that resolves the former designation.","action":"Review the Make Safe/repair permit, final inspection, and case closure.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/violation-and-order-types/"},{"id":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"9 failed, 4 passed, and 3 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on May 12, 2023.","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":"Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) #208731: Inactive; Dumpster License - Public ROW #297937: Inactive; Dumpster License - Public ROW #297938: Inactive since Dec 14, 2011; Dumpster License - Public ROW #297939: Inactive since Dec 14, 2011","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":"commercial-trash","level":"verify","title":"A separate Commercial Trash account may apply","finding":"OPA classifies the parcel as commercial. 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":"building-certifications","level":"clear","title":"Filed system certifications are current in this dataset","finding":"Special Hazards Certification: Certified through Feb 28, 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/"}]}