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SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION."},{"number":"PP-2023-008032","date":"2023-07-24","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-10-16","scope":"Replace water and drain lines to 24 fixtures 8 - toilet s 8 lavs 4 kitchen sinks 4 - mop sinks"},{"number":"FP-2023-001891","date":"2023-08-07","work":"Rough-In","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-08-21","scope":"Rough-In Permit for FP-2023-001859 INSTALL NEW 4\" FIRE SERVICE FORM STREET TO BUILDING SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLER PER NFPA 13 SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS PER NFPA 13 SUPPLY AND INSTALL NEW 4\" CITY-APPROVED BACKFLOW PREVENTER SUPPLY AND INSTALL NEW FIRE DEPARMENT CONNECTION SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED BELLS, TAMPERS AND FLOW SWITCHES"},{"number":"FP-2023-001859","date":"2023-08-22","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-10-16","scope":"INSTALL NEW 4\" FIRE SERVICE FORM STREET TO BUILDING SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLER PER NFPA 13 SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS PER NFPA 13 SUPPLY AND INSTALL NEW 4\" CITY-APPROVED BACKFLOW PREVENTER SUPPLY AND INSTALL NEW FIRE DEPARMENT CONNECTION SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED BELLS, TAMPERS AND FLOW SWITCHES"},{"number":"MP-2023-003319","date":"2023-09-14","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-10-16","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, ROOFTOP UNITS, DUCTLESS SYSTEMS, AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION"},{"number":"EP-2023-007003","date":"2023-10-25","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-06-24","scope":"INSTALL 1000A 3-phase MCB with 57-meters, 60A, for each space/unit. -600A 3-phase for the house meter with panel HP1 cabinets . -Wiring of the common areas by plans provided. We will use MC wire on the ceiling surface and pipe on the walls and common staircase. -The bathroom and kitchenettes will have framed walls to support the cabinets and hide our wires. -We propose to install 6-inch LED disc lights on the hallways and the office spaces . -Wiring for AC compressors. We will feed the AC disconnects up on the roof and the HVAC contractor will run the communication cable from each unit to the AC compressor location. -supply and install bathroom fans, builders' grade 50cfm. -We will wire and install the builders supply baseboard heaters to the house panel. -The WHU-1 units on the staircase - wire and breakers only with disconnect. All decorative light fixtures like vanity lights, pendants and outdoor lights . EL.RM.DR TO BE EQUIPPED W/ PANIC HARDWARE. -NO FIRE ALARM IS INCLUDED ON THIS BID AND PERMIT -NO EMERGENCY RESCUE SYSTEM IS INCLUDED ON THIS BID AND PERMIT - ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC."},{"number":"PP-2023-016358","date":"2023-12-06","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-12-26","scope":"REPAIR/REPLACE MD, CT, FAI & 1-1/2\" WDP. Install 6\" main drain on Hancock side Install 5\" curb trap, fai & main drain on W Berks Install 1.5\" water service on Palethorp side"},{"number":"EP-2023-011076","date":"2024-10-10","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-11-12","scope":"INSTALL A NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2017 NEC."},{"number":"ZP-2026-005859","date":"2026-06-08","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Personal Services"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New construction, addition, GFA change"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Rough-In"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2024,"k":"viol","w":"L&I violation"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"416871","type":"Hazardous Materials","status":"Inactive","businessName":"PHOTO PROCESS SCREEN MFG. CO.,INC","legalName":"PHOTO PROCESS SCREEN MFG. CO.,INC","address":"179-89 W BERKS ST","revenueCode":"3335","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2008-02-27","latestIssueDate":"2013-12-26","expirationDate":"2014-12-31","inactiveDate":"2015-03-01"}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"416871","type":"Hazardous Materials","businessName":"PHOTO PROCESS SCREEN MFG. CO.,INC","legalName":"PHOTO PROCESS SCREEN MFG. 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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":"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":"violations","level":"clear","title":"No open violation; closed history remains relevant","finding":"The fetched record shows 0 open and 1 historical violation across 1 case.","why":"A closed case is materially better than an open one, but it does not by itself prove that every altered use, unit, or concealed condition matches today’s approvals.","action":"Use the closed cases to target the inspection and occupancy-file review.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/violation-and-order-types/"},{"id":"building-certifications","level":"clear","title":"Filed system certifications are current in this dataset","finding":"Sprinkler Certification: Certified through Dec 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":"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/"}]}