{"asOf":"2026-07-27T16:21:35.576Z","block":"2000-2099 SANSOM ST","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/2000-2099-sansom-st","address":"2021 SANSOM ST","parcelNumber":"882418010","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=882418010","ownerType":"investor","kind":"commercial","isHouse":false,"home":false,"commercial":true,"residential":false,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"AC0","buildingCodeNew":"254","buildingClass":"STORE 3 STY MASONRY","buildingClassNew":"DOWNTOWN ROW TYPE-* SNGL OCCP","useLabel":"Store","owner":"2021 SANSOM STREET DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE","coOwner":null,"marketValue":1950000,"landAssessment":390000,"improvementAssessment":1560000,"livableArea":6611,"yearBuilt":1900,"lastSale":{"price":1250000,"date":"2022-02-22T05:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[{"number":"3035282","date":"2013-09-26","code":"A-901.13/1","title":"PENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"3035280","date":"2013-09-26","code":"A-301.1/51","title":"PERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"3035281","date":"2013-09-26","code":"A-302.10/2","title":"PERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"2975601","date":"2013-09-26","code":"A-104.1/1","title":"WORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE","status":"CLOSEDCASE","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}],"violationCases":[{"number":"404202","type":"CONSTRUCTION SERVICES","priority":"CONSTRUCTION SERVICES","responsibility":"DCC","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2013-09-26","completedDate":"2013-12-19","violations":[{"number":"3035282","date":"2013-09-26","code":"A-901.13/1","title":"PENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"3035280","date":"2013-09-26","code":"A-301.1/51","title":"PERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"3035281","date":"2013-09-26","code":"A-302.10/2","title":"PERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}]},{"number":"457440","type":null,"priority":null,"responsibility":null,"status":"CLOSED","createdDate":null,"completedDate":null,"violations":[{"number":"2975601","date":"2013-09-26","code":"A-104.1/1","title":"WORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE","status":"CLOSEDCASE","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}]}],"violYears":[{"y":2013,"n":4,"worst":null}],"investigations":[{"caseNumber":"404202","date":"2013-09-27","type":"BP_BLDG","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"404202","date":"2013-11-06","type":"BP_BLDG","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"404202","date":"2013-12-13","type":"BP_BLDG","status":"CLOSED"},{"caseNumber":"404202","date":"2013-12-19","type":"PRECOURT","status":"PASSED"}],"inspYears":[{"y":2013,"fails":2,"passes":1}],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.95158806802128,"lng":-75.1744577256195,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.174369396,39.951716881],[-75.174425266,39.951444775],[-75.174546473,39.951459747],[-75.174489628,39.951731621],[-75.174369396,39.951716881]]]},"liDistrict":"CENTRAL WEST","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19103","beds":null,"baths":null,"stories":3,"lotArea":3400,"zoning":"CMX4","grade":"C","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"5","intCond":"5","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"1535 CHESTNUT STREET SUITE 200, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19102","mailOut":false,"appeals":[],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":2,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":1669700,"taxable":1669700,"land":1020000,"improvement":649700,"taxableLand":1020000,"taxableImprovement":649700,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2017,"v":1669700,"taxable":1669700,"land":1020000,"improvement":649700,"taxableLand":1020000,"taxableImprovement":649700,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2018,"v":1891800,"taxable":1891800,"land":378319,"improvement":1513481,"taxableLand":378319,"taxableImprovement":1513481,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2019,"v":1890200,"taxable":1890200,"land":378040,"improvement":1512160,"taxableLand":378040,"taxableImprovement":1512160,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2020,"v":1890200,"taxable":1890200,"land":378040,"improvement":1512160,"taxableLand":378040,"taxableImprovement":1512160,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2021,"v":1890200,"taxable":1890200,"land":378040,"improvement":1512160,"taxableLand":378040,"taxableImprovement":1512160,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2022,"v":1890200,"taxable":1890200,"land":378040,"improvement":1512160,"taxableLand":378040,"taxableImprovement":1512160,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2023,"v":2065500,"taxable":2065500,"land":413095,"improvement":1652405,"taxableLand":413095,"taxableImprovement":1652405,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2024,"v":2065500,"taxable":2065500,"land":413095,"improvement":1652405,"taxableLand":413095,"taxableImprovement":1652405,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2025,"v":1950000,"taxable":1950000,"land":389995,"improvement":1560005,"taxableLand":389995,"taxableImprovement":1560005,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2026,"v":1950000,"taxable":1950000,"land":389995,"improvement":1560005,"taxableLand":389995,"taxableImprovement":1560005,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2027,"v":1950000,"taxable":1950000,"land":390000,"improvement":1560000,"taxableLand":390000,"taxableImprovement":1560000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0}],"taxNow":27296,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"373488","date":"2011-12-13","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2011-12-13","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) PLATFORMS ABOVE THE EXISTING ROOF TO HOUSE FUTURE HVAC UNITS, (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION). PLATFORMS FOR FUTURE HVAC UNITS ON THE SAME LOT WITH AN EXISTING MOTION PICTURE THEATER."},{"number":"378462","date":"2012-01-10","work":"Major alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2013-08-06","scope":"CONSTRUCT 2 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT PLATFORMS ABOVE EXISTING ROOF, AS DETAILED PER PLANS."},{"number":"438299","date":"2013-01-10","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2013-01-10","scope":"FOR THE RELOCATION OF TWO (2) PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ROOF STRUCTURES (PLATFORMS) FOR THE HOUSING OF HVAC EQUIPMENT ABOVE THE EXISTING ONE STORY BUILDING, (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION). ACCESSORY TO THE EXISTING ASSEMBLY AND ENTERTAINMENT."},{"number":"472834","date":"2013-05-21","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2013-12-13","scope":"REPLACE 1\" WATER SVC FROM MAIN IN STREET TO CURBSTOP TO BSMT WALL.PA1#20131410034 (3FD)"},{"number":"457440","date":"2013-07-15","work":"Major alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2013-12-19","scope":"FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF FIRE-RESISTANCE RATED CEILING ASSEMBLY, ERECTION OF ACCESSIBLE RAMP & NEW POURED-IN-PLACE CONCRETE FLOORING, INSTALLATION OF FIXED-SEATING, & ERECTION OF INTERIOR PARTITIONS FOR TOILET ROOM, LOUNGE, & PROJECTION ROOM SPACES WITHIN AN EXISTING ASSEMBLY THEATRE; WORK AREA IS NOT FULLY SPRINKLERED. NO CHANGE TO HEIGHT OR AREA OF EXIST. EXTERIOR OPENINGS. ALL PERMITTED WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH SCOPE OF WORK APPROVED BY THE PHC DATED 03.06.13."},{"number":"504655","date":"2013-11-06","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2013-12-19","scope":"3 HALF BATHS (3 TOILETS AND 3 BASIN SINKS) (MOVIE THEATER)"},{"number":"475844","date":"2013-11-06","work":"Zoning","type":"ZP_ZONING","description":"ZONING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2013-11-06","scope":"RELOCATION OF LOT LINE TO CREATE ONE LOT FROM TWO DEEDED LOTS 2021 & 2023 SANSOM ST. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION."},{"number":"498019","date":"2013-11-08","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":null,"scope":"POWER AND LIGHTING FOR REMODEL WORK PER 2008 NEC (THEATER)"},{"number":"504718","date":"2013-11-14","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2013-11-18","scope":"SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FOR PHILADELPHIA CHILDREN'S FILM FESTIVAL, NOV. 15TH-NOV 17TH, WITH AN OCCUPANT LOAD OF 163 PERSONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ATTACHED VARIANCE OF GENERAL APPLICATION #0923-05. THE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER MUST CERTIFY THAT EXTERIOR MASONRY/FRAME WALL AND ALTERATION TO FLOOR FRAMING & FOUNDATION SYSTEM @ FRONT LOBBY AREA WERE CONSTRUCTED ACCORDING TO PLANS DATED 10/1/13 (SEALED BY DANIEL BANKS, P.E.) AND STRUCTURALLY SOUND.FIRE WATCH IS REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH VARIANCE OF GENERAL APPLICATION #0923-05."},{"number":"504450","date":"2013-11-21","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2013-12-19","scope":"REPLACE (2) FIVE TON SYSTEMS AND ALSO REPLACE FLEXIBLE DUCT WORK, AND EXHAUST FAN WITH DUCTS"},{"number":"509502","date":"2013-12-17","work":"Use","type":"ZP_USE","description":"USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2013-12-17","scope":"FOR USE AS ASSEMBLY & ENTERTAINMENT, AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED, IN THE SAME BUILDING AS VACANT UPPER FLOORS; USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY."},{"number":"500803","date":"2013-12-17","work":"Major alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2013-12-19","scope":"FOR RESOLUTION OF DEPT. OF L&I CASE# 404202 FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF EXTERIOR MASONRY/FRAME WALL W. STUCCO FINISH @ REAR EGRESS LOBBY, ALTERATION OF EXIST. ROOF ASSEMBLY, EXTERIOR ALTERATIOS AT SANSOM ST. FACADE, & STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS FOR FLOOR FRAMING & FOUNDATION SYSTEM @ FRONT LOBBY AREA. FOR AN AMENDMENT OF PERMIT AP# 457440 TO CHANGE ELEVATION OF 1ST FLOOR LEVEL, ERECTION OF ADDITIONAL TOILET ROOMS, REVISION OF ACCESSIBLE ROUTE THROUGHOUT PRIMARY FUNCTION AREA, ERECTION OF ELEVATED FLOOR FRAMING, & FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY (CO) FOR PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ASSEMBLY THEATRE SPACE; WORK AREA IS NOT SPRINKLERED. ALL PERMITTED WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS APPROVED BY PHC DATED 11.12.13."},{"number":"564545","date":"2014-11-14","work":"Major alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"EXPIRED","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING THEATER TO PROVIDE A NEW CONCESSION AREA. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING SYSTEMS."},{"number":"582886","date":"2015-01-06","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":null,"scope":"INSTALL 8-NEW 120V 20AMP POWER OUTLETS FOR CONCESSION COUNTER (COMM) AS PER NEC 2008"},{"number":"697793","date":"2016-06-07","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-06-13","scope":"REPLACE 5\" CURB TRAP TO BASEMENT WALL WITH FAI (COMMERICAL)PA20161570240 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":"ZP-2022-006446","date":"2022-06-15","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE ON LOT ( EXISTING FACADE AND GABLE ROOF TO REMAIN) ; FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH PENTHOUSE AND ELEVATOR OVERRUN WITH TWO(2 ) BICYCLE SPACES AT GROUND FLOOR . SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION."},{"number":"PP-2023-006928","date":"2023-05-23","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-07-24","scope":"SEAL LATERAL FOR A COMPLETE DEMO"},{"number":"ZP-2023-004836","date":"2023-06-26","work":"Full Demolition","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURE. THEATER TO REMAIN"},{"number":"DP-2023-000596","date":"2023-07-07","work":"Minor Demolition","type":"Demolition","description":"Demolition Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2024-05-22","scope":"FOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURE BY HAND DEMOLITION ONLY. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. *A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN FIVE (5) FEET OF BUILDING FACADES IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK."},{"number":"GM-2024-003900","date":"2024-06-04","work":"Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-06-26","scope":"EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. NO EXTERIOR WORK PROPOSED-SEE PHC APPROVAL."},{"number":"ZP-2024-007198","date":"2024-08-26","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A 1-STORY ADDITION ABOVE A 1-STORY SEGMENT OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE; SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER APPLICATION/PLAN."},{"number":"ZP-2024-010414","date":"2024-10-22","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant"},{"number":"CP-2024-004655","date":"2024-10-30","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS AND ADDITION ABOVE FIRST FLOOR FOR THE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO A2 OCCUPANCY (SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT) AT 1ST AND 2ND FL. THIRD FLOOR TO REMAIN VACANT (SEPARATE FIT OUT PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY). ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK."},{"number":"FP-2025-000570","date":"2025-05-19","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"TO INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4\" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 4\" AMES COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA."},{"number":"EP-2025-001236","date":"2025-05-29","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Rewire throughout install new light fixtures, receptacles, switches .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. **SEPARATE FIRE ALARM PERMIT REQ'D**"},{"number":"EP-2025-004564","date":"2025-06-16","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Installation of fire alarm as per 2016 NFPA 72."},{"number":"PP-2025-009927","date":"2025-08-22","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"3 bathrooms renovated, kitchen sink, hand wash replaced, hot water tank, as per plans"},{"number":"MP-2025-004577","date":"2025-09-16","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. 02/20/26 AMENDMENT: FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TYPE I KITCHEN HOOD, EXHAUST SYSTEM HOOD, DUCTWORK AND KITCHEN VENTILATION SYSTEM AS PER APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"FP-2026-000626","date":"2026-04-08","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"EZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install Pyro Chem PCL-460 / 300 per UL 300 in kitchen"}],"storyTag":"Torn down & rebuilt","storyDelta":0.14,"timeline":[{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Minor Demolition"},{"y":2024,"k":"demo"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo."},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New construction, addition, GFA change"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"209983","type":"Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)","status":"Inactive","businessName":"LITTLE MOVIE THEATER INC","legalName":"LITTLE MOVIE THEATER INC","address":"2021 SANSOM ST","revenueCode":"3121","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2000-06-07","latestIssueDate":"2000-06-07","expirationDate":"2006-04-30","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22"}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"209983","type":"Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)","businessName":"LITTLE MOVIE THEATER INC","legalName":"LITTLE MOVIE THEATER INC","issuedDate":"2000-06-07","latestIssueDate":"2000-06-07","closureDate":"2012-12-22","expirationDate":"2006-04-30","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22","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":["11 permit events since 2023","demolition activity 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 #373488: 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":"9 permits not marked completed: 564545 (EXPIRED), DP-2023-000596 (Expired), CP-2024-004655 (Issued), FP-2025-000570 (Issued), EP-2025-001236 (Issued). At least one row also carries a completion date, so the City fields conflict.","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":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"2 failed, 1 passed, and 1 CLOSED investigation outcome are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on Dec 19, 2013.","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":"building-certifications","level":"verify","title":"A fire-system permit exists, but no annual certification matched","finding":"7 fire/suppression-related permits matched; the fetched BIN certification feed returned no row.","why":"Installed systems in mixed-use and larger buildings generally require periodic certification, but applicability and limited-area exceptions vary. A missing BIN/address join is not proof of a compliance failure.","action":"Confirm what system was installed and whether a current annual certificate is required and filed.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/maintenance-certifications/fire-protection-certifications/"},{"id":"business-license","level":"verify","title":"A historical business license is not current operating authority","finding":"Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) #209983: Inactive since Dec 22, 2012","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":"violations","level":"clear","title":"No open violation; closed history remains relevant","finding":"The fetched record shows 0 open and 4 historical violations across 2 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. 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/"}]}