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FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE ( 65' HIGH); ROOF DECK ( FOR THE RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY)  ACCESSED BY  A PILOT HOUSE ( AREA 196 SF ); ( STAIRS AND LANDING ONLY) FOR A MULTI-F","status":"OPEN","outcome":"Granted with conditions","date":"2017-05-03","number":"28732","relatedPermit":"768496"},{"type":"ZBA Permit Denial - Variance","grounds":"PERMIT FOR FOR TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING WITH PREVIOUSLY APPROVED RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.","status":"In Process","outcome":"Complete","date":"2021-01-26","number":"40083","relatedPermit":"1049514"}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":4,"abated":true,"assessmentExemption":true,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":772200,"taxable":386100,"land":53100,"improvement":719100,"taxableLand":26550,"taxableImprovement":359550,"exemptLand":26550,"exemptImprovement":359550},{"y":2018,"v":723100,"taxable":723100,"land":144599,"improvement":578501,"taxableLand":144599,"taxableImprovement":578501,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2019,"v":722300,"taxable":722300,"land":144460,"improvement":577840,"taxableLand":144460,"taxableImprovement":577840,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2020,"v":722300,"taxable":0,"land":144460,"improvement":577840,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":144460,"exemptImprovement":577840},{"y":2021,"v":722300,"taxable":0,"land":144460,"improvement":577840,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":144460,"exemptImprovement":577840},{"y":2022,"v":722300,"taxable":0,"land":144460,"improvement":577840,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":144460,"exemptImprovement":577840},{"y":2023,"v":789300,"taxable":0,"land":157855,"improvement":631445,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":157855,"exemptImprovement":631445},{"y":2024,"v":789300,"taxable":0,"land":157855,"improvement":631445,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":157855,"exemptImprovement":631445},{"y":2025,"v":808000,"taxable":18700,"land":161600,"improvement":646400,"taxableLand":3745,"taxableImprovement":14955,"exemptLand":157855,"exemptImprovement":631445},{"y":2026,"v":808000,"taxable":18700,"land":161600,"improvement":646400,"taxableLand":3745,"taxableImprovement":14955,"exemptLand":157855,"exemptImprovement":631445},{"y":2027,"v":1077500,"taxable":288200,"land":215500,"improvement":862000,"taxableLand":57645,"taxableImprovement":230555,"exemptLand":157855,"exemptImprovement":631445}],"taxNow":262,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":true,"permits":[{"number":"142498","date":"2008-04-02","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2008-05-19","scope":"SEPARATE GROUNDS AND NEUTRAL, INSTALL (3) 20 AMP OUTLETS, RUN NEW LINE FOR THEM (SOUTH DIST)"},{"number":"36499","date":"2010-07-20","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2010-07-20","scope":"PUT-UP A SIGN AT FRONT OF BLDG."},{"number":"296735","date":"2010-10-07","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":null,"scope":"FURNISH AND INSTALL (4) LIGHT, RELOCATE LIGHTS, RECEPTACLES, ADD 2 GFI'S, POWER FOR WALKIN BOX, RELOCATE 3 STROBES, DEMO AS REQUIRED AS PER 2008 NEC (SOUTH DIST)"},{"number":"674007","date":"2016-03-22","work":"Zoning","type":"ZP_ZONING","description":"ZONING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-03-22","scope":"FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE ONE(1) LOT ( PARCEL \"A\") FROM THREE(3) LOTS ( PREMISES \"A\", PREMISES \"B\" AND \"PREMISES \"C\") FROM THREE(3) OPA ACCOUNTS ( 1601 LOMBARD ST, 1603 LOMBARD ST AND 424 S 16TH STREET). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION."},{"number":"768496","date":"2017-06-14","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"ABANDONED","completedDate":"2017-06-14","scope":"FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE (60 ' HIGH) WITH: A CELLAR; AWNINGS (OVER LOMBARD ST, S. 16TH ST AND ADDISON ST); A DECK(S) UPON THE THIRD FLOOR ROOF (AT FOURTH FLOOR LEVEL) ALONG LOMBARD ST, S. 16TH ST AND ADDISON ST FRONTAGES AND ELEVATOR OVERRIDE ON/UPON THE FIFTH FLOOR ROOF IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH NON-RESIDENTIAL USE FROM CELLAR THROUGH FIRST FLOOR (USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY AND AS PER PROVISO FROM THE ZBA: GROUND AND CELLAR LEVEL USES LIMITED TO DAY CARE, BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICES, MEDICAL/DENTAL OFFICES (SOLE/GROUP PRACTITIONER), RETAIL SALES OF CLOTHING, PREPARED FOOD (NO EXHAUST), FINANCIAL SERVICES (NO PERSONAL CREDIT ESTABLISHMENT), AND BUSINESS SUPPORT). NO SIGNS ON THIS APPLICATION"},{"number":"1001935","date":"2019-11-05","work":"Use","type":"ZP_USE","description":"USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-11-05","scope":"FIT OUT OF INTERIOR FOR PERMITTED USES. SPACE A RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY 1ST & 2ND FLOORS ; ALL OTHER USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED."},{"number":"1049341","date":"2020-02-19","work":"Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-03-02","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. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; INCLUDING UNDERPINNING, EXCAVATION, AND REMOVAL OF FOUNDATION SLAB. NO WORK MAY BE PEFORMED IN THE BASEMENT OR CELLAR)( AS PER HISTORIC COMMISSION APPROVAL -NO CHANGES TO WINDOWS OR EXTERIOR DOORS- NO WORK TO EXTERIOR)"},{"number":"CP-2020-001879","date":"2020-07-16","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-05-18","scope":"INTERIOR RENOVATION TO THE BASEMENT, FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR OF AN EXISTING MIXED USED BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLAN AND PHC APPROVAL AMEND ALTERATION PERMIT TO REVISE THE FLOOR CEILING ASSEMBLY BETWEEEN THE BASEMENT TO 1ST FLOOR AS PER APPROVED PLAN"},{"number":"MP-2020-001625","date":"2020-09-11","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-05-18","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TYPE I COMMERCIAL COOKING HOOD AND ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, FOR THE FIRST FLOOR IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS.**SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**"},{"number":"1049514","date":"2020-09-23","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Residential - Household Living - Two-Family; Public, Civic, and Institutional - Religious Assembly"},{"number":"MP-2020-002926","date":"2020-10-06","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-05-18","scope":"INSTALLATION OF HVAC SYSTEM THROUGHOUT EXISTING THREE STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"PP-2020-007345","date":"2020-10-19","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-05-18","scope":"Re-Rough all water and drain lines on 1st floor, 2nd floor and basement. 2 Restrooms on first floor (1 Toilet, 1 Sink) Rough in Kitchen 1st floor. 2nd Floor rough in 2 restrooms (1 toilet 1 sink) each room"},{"number":"FP-2020-001896","date":"2020-11-04","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-05-18","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE, BACKFLOW PREVENTER, FIRE PUMP FOR AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AS PER NFPA 13. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS."},{"number":"EP-2020-007547","date":"2020-11-25","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-04-26","scope":"Install (2) new 200amp sub panels from existing disconnects, switches, receptacles, lighting, exit/emergency lights, power wiring to mechanical equipment, and new fire alarm system , all work performed per plans as per 2017 nec & 2016 nfpa-72."},{"number":"PP-2020-014234","date":"2020-12-09","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-05-18","scope":"For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work."},{"number":"FP-2020-002356","date":"2021-03-19","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-05-18","scope":"EZ STANDARD KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION-**Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** 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. [No exterior work permitted as part of this permit. No work to the windows and / or exterior doors as part of this permit. No work to the front fa?ade as part of this permit. as per PHC] *FIRST FLOOR* (MP-2020-001625)-(CP-2020-001879)"},{"number":"PP-2024-011594","date":"2024-08-22","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-02-24","scope":"Permit existing 1.5\" backflow"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":0.9,"timeline":[{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo."},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2021,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal complete"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"694418","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"CP ACQUISITIONS 23, LP","legalName":"CP ACQUISITIONS 23, LP","address":"1601-03 LOMBARD ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":2,"issuedDate":"2016-03-10","latestIssueDate":"2016-03-10","expirationDate":"2017-02-01","inactiveDate":"2017-04-02"}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"694418","type":"Rental","businessName":"CP ACQUISITIONS 23, LP","legalName":"CP ACQUISITIONS 23, LP","issuedDate":"2016-03-10","latestIssueDate":"2016-03-10","closureDate":"2017-04-02","expirationDate":"2017-02-01","inactiveDate":"2017-04-02","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","signals":[{"kind":"permit-mismatch","level":"watch","title":"Assessment/permit mismatch","summary":"The assessment jumped 33% in 2027, but no matching permit appears in the property timeline.","evidence":["assessment moved from $808,000 to $1,077,500","no permit shown in 2026-2028"],"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":"Appeal #28732: OPEN · Granted with conditions; related permit 768496. Use permit #36499: 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: 768496 (ABANDONED).","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 Apr 30, 2026","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":"dated-tax-balance","level":"attention","title":"A dated tax balance needs a current payoff","finding":"$4,697.40 was recorded in the City’s 2022-06 delinquency snapshot for 2020.","why":"That is historical evidence, not today’s amount due. A current exemption, payment, credit, or assistance agreement can coexist with an older snapshot row.","action":"Check period balances and request a dated Property Payoff statement for settlement.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/guides/philadelphia-tax-center/what-to-do/"},{"id":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"2 failed, 3 passed, and 0 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on Aug 22, 2012.","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 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 3 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/"}]}