{"asOf":"2026-07-31T23:14:08.309Z","block":"5600-5699 GERMANTOWN AVE","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/5600-5699-germantown-ave","address":"5603-05 GERMANTOWN AVE","parcelNumber":"882934450","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=882934450","ownerType":"absentee","kind":"commercial","isHouse":false,"home":false,"commercial":true,"residential":false,"taxExempt":true,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"AC0","buildingCodeNew":null,"buildingClass":"STORE 3 STY MASONRY","buildingClassNew":null,"useLabel":"Store","owner":"CH PENNSYLVANIA UNDER - 2","coOwner":null,"marketValue":406600,"landAssessment":81320,"improvementAssessment":325280,"livableArea":12320,"yearBuilt":1950,"lastSale":{"price":305000,"date":"2016-12-20T05:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[{"number":"3037762","date":"2013-11-25","code":"A-301.1/4","title":"PERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null,"latestInvestigationDate":"2013-12-19","underAppeal":false,"noticeUrl":null},{"number":"3037767","date":"2013-11-25","code":"A-504.1/6","title":"SWO- CONSTR W/O PLUMB PERMIT","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null,"latestInvestigationDate":"2013-12-19","underAppeal":false,"noticeUrl":null},{"number":"3037766","date":"2013-11-25","code":"A-504.1/5","title":"SWO- CONSTR W/O ELEC PERMIT","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null,"latestInvestigationDate":"2013-12-19","underAppeal":false,"noticeUrl":null},{"number":"3037765","date":"2013-11-25","code":"A-504.1/3","title":"SWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null,"latestInvestigationDate":"2013-12-19","underAppeal":false,"noticeUrl":null},{"number":"3037764","date":"2013-11-25","code":"A-301.6/1","title":"PERMB- TO COMPLY VIOL","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null,"latestInvestigationDate":"2013-12-19","underAppeal":false,"noticeUrl":null},{"number":"3037763","date":"2013-11-25","code":"A-301.1/51","title":"PERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null,"latestInvestigationDate":"2013-12-19","underAppeal":false,"noticeUrl":null},{"number":"3037768","date":"2013-12-16","code":"A-504.7/1","title":"SWO- UNREQ'D ACTIV CONTINUES","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null,"latestInvestigationDate":"2013-12-19","underAppeal":false,"noticeUrl":null},{"number":"3037769","date":"2013-12-16","code":"A-504.7/2","title":"SWO- PEOPLE CONTINUE TO ENTER","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null,"latestInvestigationDate":"2013-12-19","underAppeal":false,"noticeUrl":null}],"violationCases":[{"number":"412174","type":"CONSTRUCTION SERVICES","priority":"CONSTRUCTION SERVICES","responsibility":"DN","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2013-11-25","completedDate":"2013-12-23","noticeUrl":null,"violations":[{"number":"3037762","date":"2013-11-25","code":"A-301.1/4","title":"PERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null,"latestInvestigationDate":"2013-12-19","underAppeal":false,"noticeUrl":null},{"number":"3037767","date":"2013-11-25","code":"A-504.1/6","title":"SWO- CONSTR W/O PLUMB PERMIT","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null,"latestInvestigationDate":"2013-12-19","underAppeal":false,"noticeUrl":null},{"number":"3037766","date":"2013-11-25","code":"A-504.1/5","title":"SWO- CONSTR W/O ELEC PERMIT","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null,"latestInvestigationDate":"2013-12-19","underAppeal":false,"noticeUrl":null},{"number":"3037765","date":"2013-11-25","code":"A-504.1/3","title":"SWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null,"latestInvestigationDate":"2013-12-19","underAppeal":false,"noticeUrl":null},{"number":"3037764","date":"2013-11-25","code":"A-301.6/1","title":"PERMB- TO COMPLY VIOL","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null,"latestInvestigationDate":"2013-12-19","underAppeal":false,"noticeUrl":null},{"number":"3037763","date":"2013-11-25","code":"A-301.1/51","title":"PERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null,"latestInvestigationDate":"2013-12-19","underAppeal":false,"noticeUrl":null},{"number":"3037768","date":"2013-12-16","code":"A-504.7/1","title":"SWO- UNREQ'D ACTIV CONTINUES","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null,"latestInvestigationDate":"2013-12-19","underAppeal":false,"noticeUrl":null},{"number":"3037769","date":"2013-12-16","code":"A-504.7/2","title":"SWO- PEOPLE CONTINUE TO ENTER","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null,"latestInvestigationDate":"2013-12-19","underAppeal":false,"noticeUrl":null}]}],"violYears":[{"y":2013,"n":8,"worst":null}],"investigations":[{"caseNumber":"412174","date":"2013-11-25","type":"BP_BLDG","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"412174","date":"2013-12-16","type":"BP_BLDG","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"412174","date":"2013-12-19","type":"BP_BLDG","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":40.035341857557434,"lng":-75.17366264271126,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.173516376,40.035407933],[-75.173770267,40.035156663],[-75.173858636,40.035226881],[-75.173562412,40.035521578],[-75.173461183,40.03546147],[-75.173516376,40.035407933]]]},"liDistrict":"NORTH","certifications":[{"number":"BC-2025-015817","type":"Fire Alarm Certification","inspectionDate":"2025-06-10","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2026-06-10","buildingId":"1224302"}],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19144","beds":null,"baths":null,"stories":3,"lotArea":4835,"zoning":"CMX2.5","grade":"C+","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"4","intCond":"4","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"31 EAST ARMAT ST, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19144","mailOut":false,"appeals":[],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":1,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":345000,"taxable":345000,"land":48400,"improvement":296600,"taxableLand":48400,"taxableImprovement":296600,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2017,"v":345000,"taxable":345000,"land":48400,"improvement":296600,"taxableLand":48400,"taxableImprovement":296600,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2018,"v":380600,"taxable":380600,"land":76120,"improvement":304480,"taxableLand":76120,"taxableImprovement":304480,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2019,"v":380600,"taxable":380600,"land":76120,"improvement":304480,"taxableLand":76120,"taxableImprovement":304480,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2020,"v":383400,"taxable":383400,"land":76680,"improvement":306720,"taxableLand":76680,"taxableImprovement":306720,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2021,"v":383400,"taxable":383400,"land":76680,"improvement":306720,"taxableLand":76680,"taxableImprovement":306720,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2022,"v":383400,"taxable":383400,"land":76680,"improvement":306720,"taxableLand":76680,"taxableImprovement":306720,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2023,"v":406900,"taxable":406900,"land":81373,"improvement":325527,"taxableLand":81373,"taxableImprovement":325527,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2024,"v":406900,"taxable":406900,"land":81373,"improvement":325527,"taxableLand":81373,"taxableImprovement":325527,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2025,"v":406600,"taxable":0,"land":81320,"improvement":325280,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":81320,"exemptImprovement":325280},{"y":2026,"v":406600,"taxable":0,"land":81320,"improvement":325280,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":81320,"exemptImprovement":325280},{"y":2027,"v":406600,"taxable":0,"land":81320,"improvement":325280,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":81320,"exemptImprovement":325280}],"taxNow":0,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"511513","date":"2013-12-16","work":"Alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2013-12-23","scope":"PAINT, INSTALL WOOD FLOORING. REPLACE COUNTERS WITH GRANITE, REPLACE EXTERIOR GLASS ONLY AND INSTALL NEW 36\" WIDE DOOR FRONT. INSTALL SECURITY CAMERAS. CAULK SEAL EXTERIOR/ CAPPING. NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES. ADDITION OF FAUX BRICK. INSTALL DOORBELL. REPAIR EXISTING SHEETROCK WHERE NECESSARY"},{"number":"511651","date":"2013-12-17","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-01-28","scope":"ROUGH IN 2 HAIR SINKS AND REPLACE 1 TOILET AND 1 BATHROOM SINK(BEAUTY SALON)"},{"number":"511949","date":"2013-12-18","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-04-26","scope":"4 TRACK LIGHTS,20 RECESSED LIGHTS AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS PER 2008 NEC (SALON)"},{"number":"511967","date":"2013-12-18","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2013-12-23","scope":"3 TON AC WITH HEAT PUMP WITH DUCT WORK WITH AIR HANDLER -SALON"},{"number":"526592","date":"2014-03-26","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2015-10-11","scope":"REPLACE CURB TRAP AND FRESH AIR INLET - PA1 CALL# 2014-0800280"},{"number":"550513","date":"2014-07-21","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-07-23","scope":"REPLACE M/D CURB INTO BSMT PA20141981663 (SFD) SELF-CERIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED - ALL EXCAVATIONS & PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5' IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"},{"number":"727102","date":"2016-10-05","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-10-03","scope":"INSTALL NEW 4INCH CAST IRON HOUSE DRAIN NO HUB IN BASEMENT 65 FEET. THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004"},{"number":"866845","date":"2018-05-11","work":"Use","type":"ZP_USE","description":"USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-05-11","scope":"FOR LEGALIZATION OF THE CREATION OF TWO (2) TENANT SPACES FROM ONE (1) TENANT SPACE ON 1ST FLOOR FOR USE AS FOLLOWS: SPACE # 1 - EXISTING BEAUTY SALON AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SPACE # 2 - PROPOSED BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE IN THE SAME BUILDING FOR PROPOSED THIRTEEN (13) FAMILY DWELLING (MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING) FROM 2ND TO 3RD FLOOR IN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION). NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT."},{"number":"ZP-2021-008015","date":"2021-07-26","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Personal Services; Office - Business and Professional; Residential - Household Living - Multi-Family"},{"number":"CP-2022-002479","date":"2022-07-06","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-06-30","scope":"LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY FOR BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICES ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ABOVE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF NEW WALL PARTITIONS, PROVIDE FINISHES AND FURNISHINGS THROUGHOUT. EXTERIOR ALTERATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE SCOPE OF WORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2018**EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK **AMENDED AS OF 10/20/2023 FOR A MODIFICATION TO THE STAIRWAY ENCLOSURES AS PER PLANS. STRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENT TO BE INCLUDED IN THE SCOPE OF WORK** AMENDED AS OF 11/22/2023 FOR THE ELEVATOR PIT ELEVATION ADJUSTMENT PER PLANS** AMENDED AS OF 3/13/2024 FOR A STRUCTURAL UPGRADE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ** AMENDED AS OF 5/5/2024 FOR STRUCTURAL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS** **AMENDED AS OF 5/17/2024 FOR A CHANGE IN PERMIT LANGUAGE TO PROPOSE A NEW SPRINKLER SYSTEM PER NFPA13 ** SYSTEM NOT EXISTING**AMENDED AS OF 7/25/2024 FOR STRUCTURAL WORK DUE TO EXISTING FIELD CONDITIONS** AMENDED AS OF 12/16/2024 FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE UNDERPINNING CONDITION. ELEVATOR PIT NOT TO EXTEND BEYOND THE BASEMENT PER APPROVED PLAN** AMENDED AS OF 1/28/2025 AS PER APPROVED PLANS **"},{"number":"GP-2023-008877","date":"2023-10-30","work":"Tank Install/Removal","type":"General","description":"General Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-11-13","scope":"TO REMOVE ONE (1) 275-GALLON ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANK (AST). ALL WORK TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PENNSYLVANIA D.E.P. REGULATIONS, AND ALL APPLICABLE CODES."},{"number":"PP-2023-015015","date":"2023-12-07","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2024-11-23","scope":"REPAIR/REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM MD, CT, FAI, 2\" WDP & 2\" BACKFLOW DEVICE"},{"number":"MP-2023-005408","date":"2024-01-03","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-11-23","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEM WITH SPLIT UNITS, EXHAUST FANS, REGISTERS AND DIFFUSERS WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AND ACCESSORIES AS PER PLANS."},{"number":"PP-2023-015225","date":"2024-02-08","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-06-24","scope":"ROUGH AND FINISH COMPLETE PLUMBING SYSYTEMS SANITARY, STORM, DOMESTIC, GAS MOP RECEPTOR, ELECTRIC WATER COOLER,"},{"number":"EP-2023-011980","date":"2024-02-12","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-06-02","scope":"INSTALL A 600 AMP 2PHASE / 5 WIRE SERVICE, 250KVA SCOTT-T TRANSFORMER, 800 AMP 120/208V/ 3 PHASE MDP. INSTALL PANELS, METER BANKS, & FEEDERS. INSTALL A 100 AMP / 2 PHASE / 5 WIRE SERVICE TO FEED THE EXISTING EQUIPMENT. PROVIDE WIRING THROUGHOUT THE COMMON AREAS, OFFICE AREAS, & TWELVE DWELLING UNITS. INSTALL LIGHTS NORMAL & EMERGENCY, SWITCHES, SENSORS, & LIGHTING CONTROLS. INSTALL RECEPTACLES. PROVIDE POWER FOR THE ELEVATOR, MECHANICAL & HVAC EQUIPMENT. INSTALL A NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2017 NEC. AMENDMENT: EXTEND THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM TO INCLUDE THE BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 AND PER PLANS."},{"number":"FP-2024-000948","date":"2024-06-07","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-06-30","scope":"INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4\" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 4\" AMES COLT C200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. **AMENDMENT (9-16-2024): COORDINATING WITH AMENDMENT TO BUILDING PERMIT CP-2022-002479"},{"number":"PP-2024-015338","date":"2024-11-07","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-11-12","scope":"Repair sanitary tee, storm trap and fresh air inlet"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2016,"k":"sale","p":305000},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Use"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Tank Install/Removal"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-30","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":["7 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 #866845: 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: PP-2023-015015 (Expired). 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":"building-certifications","level":"attention","title":"A life-safety certification appears expired","finding":"Fire Alarm Certification: Certified through Jun 10, 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":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"2 failed, 1 passed, and 0 CLOSED investigation outcomes 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":"full-tax-exemption","level":"verify","title":"OPA shows a full exemption; its legal basis is unverified","finding":"OPA currently marks the land and building assessment fully tax-exempt; BlockReport does not receive the exemption determination or basis.","why":"Full OPA exemptions can have different legal bases, including government, religious, charitable/institutional, veteran, or other treatment. The current owner/use record is not a buyer’s tax forecast.","action":"Confirm the exact exemption basis, buyer eligibility, and next tax-year treatment directly with OPA.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/office-of-property-assessment/tax-exemptions-and-abatements/"},{"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 8 historical violations 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/"}]}