{"asOf":"2026-07-28T17:17:02.352Z","block":"600-699 E ERIE AVE","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/600-699-e-erie-ave","address":"601-33 E ERIE AVE","parcelNumber":"884049310","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=884049310","ownerType":"investor","kind":"industrial","isHouse":false,"home":false,"commercial":true,"residential":false,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"LB0","buildingCodeNew":"273","buildingClass":"IND. LGHT MFG MASONRY","buildingClassNew":"WAREHOUSE","useLabel":"Industrial","owner":"MENASHA PACKAGING COMPANY","coOwner":null,"marketValue":5784100,"landAssessment":1156800,"improvementAssessment":4627300,"livableArea":128537,"yearBuilt":1930,"lastSale":{"price":10,"date":"2017-04-05T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[{"number":"729974","date":"2007-11-01","code":"FC-901.6/17","title":"FA-IMM REP/RET TO SRVC","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"729973","date":"2007-11-01","code":"A-000.0/10","title":"VIOL C&I MESSAGE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"729980","date":"2007-11-01","code":"FC-3003.3/1","title":"COMPR GAS-SEC CYL","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"729979","date":"2007-11-01","code":"FC-2704.2/3","title":"HAZMAT-FLOOR PREVENT LIQ FLOW","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"729978","date":"2007-11-01","code":"FC-2703.7/1","title":"HAZMAT-NO SMK HAZ RM/<25¿ AREA","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"729977","date":"2007-11-01","code":"FC-2703.5/4","title":"HAZMAT ID ENTRANCE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"729976","date":"2007-11-01","code":"FC-2701.8/1","title":"HAZMAT-EMERG INFO CONTAINER","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"729975","date":"2007-11-01","code":"FC-914.1/5","title":"ANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2025-024226","date":"2025-04-22","code":"F-903.5","title":"SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE\n","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2025-08-06","resolution":"COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED"}],"violationCases":[{"number":"134158","type":"STANDARD","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"CI","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2007-11-08","completedDate":"2010-11-09","violations":[{"number":"729974","date":"2007-11-01","code":"FC-901.6/17","title":"FA-IMM REP/RET TO SRVC","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"729973","date":"2007-11-01","code":"A-000.0/10","title":"VIOL C&I MESSAGE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"729980","date":"2007-11-01","code":"FC-3003.3/1","title":"COMPR GAS-SEC CYL","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"729979","date":"2007-11-01","code":"FC-2704.2/3","title":"HAZMAT-FLOOR PREVENT LIQ FLOW","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"729978","date":"2007-11-01","code":"FC-2703.7/1","title":"HAZMAT-NO SMK HAZ RM/<25¿ AREA","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"729977","date":"2007-11-01","code":"FC-2703.5/4","title":"HAZMAT ID ENTRANCE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"729976","date":"2007-11-01","code":"FC-2701.8/1","title":"HAZMAT-EMERG INFO CONTAINER","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"729975","date":"2007-11-01","code":"FC-914.1/5","title":"ANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}]},{"number":"CF-2025-032154","type":"NOTICE OF VIOLATION","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"FIRE SAFETY INVESTIGATOR","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2025-04-23","completedDate":"2025-08-07","violations":[{"number":"VI-2025-024226","date":"2025-04-22","code":"F-903.5","title":"SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE\n","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2025-08-06","resolution":"COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED"}]}],"violYears":[{"y":2007,"n":8,"worst":null},{"y":2025,"n":1,"worst":null}],"investigations":[{"caseNumber":"134158","date":"2007-11-01","type":"CI INSP","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"134158","date":"2010-11-08","type":"CI INSP","status":"PASSED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2025-032154","date":"2025-04-23","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2025-032154","date":"2025-08-07","type":null,"status":"PASSED"}],"inspYears":[{"y":2007,"fails":1,"passes":0},{"y":2010,"fails":0,"passes":1},{"y":2025,"fails":1,"passes":1}],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":40.00720089598394,"lng":-75.11675193948003,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.116085847,40.007775413],[-75.116368572,40.006454945],[-75.11742946,40.006592311],[-75.117151633,40.007889993],[-75.116672108,40.007909783],[-75.116344725,40.007867393],[-75.116085847,40.007775413]]]},"liDistrict":"EAST","certifications":[{"number":"BC-2023-005308","type":"Sprinkler Certification","inspectionDate":"2023-02-03","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2024-02-03","buildingId":"1184890"},{"number":"BC-2024-020036","type":"Fire Alarm Certification","inspectionDate":"2024-07-09","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2025-07-09","buildingId":"1184890"},{"number":"BC-2025-010421","type":"Sprinkler Certification","inspectionDate":"2025-01-23","result":"Deficient","expirationDate":null,"buildingId":"1184890"},{"number":"BC-2025-017680","type":"Sprinkler Certification","inspectionDate":"2025-01-23","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2026-01-23","buildingId":"1184890"},{"number":"BC-2025-002522","type":"Fire Alarm Certification","inspectionDate":"2025-01-24","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2026-01-24","buildingId":"1184890"},{"number":"BC-2025-013064","type":"Fire Alarm Certification","inspectionDate":"2025-05-09","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2026-05-09","buildingId":"1184890"},{"number":"BC-2025-022521","type":"Fire Alarm Certification","inspectionDate":"2025-08-22","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2026-08-22","buildingId":"1184890"},{"number":"BC-2026-000942","type":"Fire Alarm Certification","inspectionDate":"2026-01-05","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2027-01-05","buildingId":"1184890"},{"number":"BC-2026-008598","type":"Fire Alarm Certification","inspectionDate":"2026-03-16","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2027-03-16","buildingId":"1184890"}],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19134","beds":null,"baths":null,"stories":null,"lotArea":150724,"zoning":"I2","grade":"B-","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"4","intCond":"4","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"PO BOX 367, NEENAH WI, 54957","mailOut":true,"appeals":[],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":0,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":600000,"taxable":600000,"land":263300,"improvement":336700,"taxableLand":263300,"taxableImprovement":336700,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2017,"v":600000,"taxable":600000,"land":263300,"improvement":336700,"taxableLand":263300,"taxableImprovement":336700,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2019,"v":1630700,"taxable":1630700,"land":509323,"improvement":1121377,"taxableLand":509323,"taxableImprovement":1121377,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2020,"v":1641200,"taxable":1641200,"land":512603,"improvement":1128597,"taxableLand":512603,"taxableImprovement":1128597,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2021,"v":1641200,"taxable":1641200,"land":512603,"improvement":1128597,"taxableLand":512603,"taxableImprovement":1128597,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2022,"v":1641200,"taxable":1641200,"land":512603,"improvement":1128597,"taxableLand":512603,"taxableImprovement":1128597,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2023,"v":2776400,"taxable":2776400,"land":555280,"improvement":2221120,"taxableLand":555280,"taxableImprovement":2221120,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2024,"v":2776400,"taxable":2776400,"land":555280,"improvement":2221120,"taxableLand":555280,"taxableImprovement":2221120,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2025,"v":3213400,"taxable":3213400,"land":964020,"improvement":2249380,"taxableLand":964020,"taxableImprovement":2249380,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2026,"v":3213400,"taxable":3213400,"land":964020,"improvement":2249380,"taxableLand":964020,"taxableImprovement":2249380,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2027,"v":5784100,"taxable":5784100,"land":1156800,"improvement":4627300,"taxableLand":1156800,"taxableImprovement":4627300,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0}],"taxNow":44981,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":true,"permits":[{"number":"11510","date":"2008-08-13","work":"Operations","type":"OPS PERMIT","description":"OPERATIONS PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2008-08-13","scope":"ERECT 30'X75' TENT FOR CATERED EVENT ON 8/14/08"},{"number":"309993","date":"2010-11-04","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2012-06-13","scope":"RELOCATE RECEOTACLES AND ADD 1 RECEPTACLE FOR ATM UPGRADE, REWORK SERCURITY RACEWAY PATH AS PER 2008 NEC"},{"number":"500684","date":"2013-10-16","work":"Demolition","type":"BP_DEMO","description":"DEMOLITION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2013-12-02","scope":"REMOVE ONE, 8000 GALLON, ABOVE GROUND HEATING OIL TANK."},{"number":"563895","date":"2014-10-24","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2015-02-05","scope":"INSTALL ENTIRE NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING AS PER NFPA72 (EAST DISTRICT)"},{"number":"630471","date":"2015-09-11","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-05-03","scope":"CONNECT TO EXISTING WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND INSTALL NEW DRY VALVE, MAINS, BRANCH LINES, SPRINKLER HEADS AND TEST CONNECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 AT THE LOADING DOCK AREA OF AN EXISTING BUILDING (WAREHOUSE / MANUF. FACILITY). SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL ELECTRICAL WORK, PLUMBING WORK OR BUILDING ALTERATIONS/FITOUT."},{"number":"753837","date":"2017-02-13","work":"Zoning","type":"ZP_ZONING","description":"ZONING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-02-13","scope":"FOR RELOCATION OF LOT LINE TO CREATE ONE LOT FROM THREE (3) DEEDED LOTS (601-19 EAST ERIE AVE, 601R-19 EAST ERIE AVE & 621-33 EAST ERIE AVE). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION"},{"number":"756927","date":"2017-02-13","work":"Zoning","type":"ZP_ZONING","description":"ZONING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-02-13","scope":"FOR RELOCATION OF LOT LINE TO CREATE ONE LOT FROM THREE (3) DEEDED LOTS (601-19 EAST ERIE AVE, 601R-19 EAST ERIE AVE & 621-33 EAST ERIE AVE). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION"},{"number":"756928","date":"2017-02-13","work":"Zoning","type":"ZP_ZONING","description":"ZONING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-02-13","scope":"FOR RELOCATION OF LOT LINE TO CREATE ONE LOT FROM THREE (3) DEEDED LOTS (601-19 EAST ERIE AVE, 601R-19 EAST ERIE AVE & 621-33 EAST ERIE AVE). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION"},{"number":"756929","date":"2017-03-13","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-03-13","scope":"FOR ERECTION OF ONE STORY REAR ADDITION AS PART OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION* USES:FOR LIMITED INDUSTRIAL."},{"number":"753838","date":"2017-03-20","work":"Addition","type":"BP_ADDITON","description":"ADDITION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-07-31","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A ONE (1) STORY STRUCTURE AT THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK."},{"number":"776719","date":"2017-04-26","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-07-31","scope":"CONNECT TO EXISTING WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND INSTALL NEW DRY VALVE, MAINS, BRANCH LINES, SPRINKLER HEADS AND TEST CONNECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 AT THE LOADING DOCK AREA OF AN EXISTING BUILDING. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL OR PLUMBING WORK."},{"number":"774580","date":"2017-05-10","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-07-20","scope":"ALL ELECTRIC AND LIGHTING AS PER NEC 2008 EAST DISTRICT"},{"number":"861276","date":"2018-03-22","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-08-13","scope":"EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- FOR THE RELOCATION OF SPRINKLER HEADS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS."},{"number":"25646","date":"2018-07-02","work":"Operations","type":"OPS PERMIT","description":"OPERATIONS PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-07-02","scope":"08/08/18 ERECT TENT 40X40"},{"number":"26316","date":"2019-05-21","work":"Operations","type":"OPS PERMIT","description":"OPERATIONS PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-05-21","scope":"06/21/19 ERECT TENT 40X40"},{"number":"OP-2020-000138","date":"2020-07-13","work":"Temporary Tents and Canopies","type":"Operations","description":"Operations Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2022-09-28","scope":"40' x 40' Canopy tent for Luncheon. Separation of tent must comply with The Philadelphia Fir Code."},{"number":"PP-2020-000177","date":"2021-01-12","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-01-13","scope":"Replacing an exisitng 2\" rPZ backflow on a bypass line reduced pressure zone to comply with section P-806.2 of the 2018 Philadelphia Plumbing Code"},{"number":"OP-2021-000446","date":"2021-08-13","work":"Temporary Tents and Canopies","type":"Operations","description":"Operations Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2022-04-21","scope":"40x40 tent open canopy tent for lunch CBM Mensaha Display 35791 as per 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code."},{"number":"GP-2023-010087","date":"2024-01-05","work":"Fence","type":"General","description":"General Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2026-03-21","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF EIGHT-FOOT TALL FENCING, GATES AND RELATED APPURTENANCES AS NOTED ON THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ** SEPERATE PERMITS REQUIRED BY THE STREETS DEPARTMENT FOR ALL WORK IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY."},{"number":"OP-2024-000219","date":"2024-06-18","work":"Temporary Tents and Canopies","type":"Operations","description":"Operations Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2025-07-25","scope":"C#48569 INSTALLING 40X40 CANOPY TENT"},{"number":"PP-2025-009203","date":"2025-08-02","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-08-08","scope":"REPLACE EXISTING 2\" BACKFLOW DEVICE."},{"number":"OP-2025-000331","date":"2025-08-27","work":"Temporary Tents and Canopies","type":"Operations","description":"Operations Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-09-25","scope":"ASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. IF TENT IS NOT READY FOR INSPECTION TO INCLUDE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, AN ADDITIONAL WILL BE APPLIED FOR ANY AFTER HOURS INSPECTION WITH POSSIBLE ISSUANCE OF CODE VIOLATION NOTICES. ELECTRICAL PERMIT NUMBER MUST BE PROVIDED 24-HRS PRIOR TO EVENT. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable."}],"storyTag":"Improved","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Suppression"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Operations"},{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"Operations"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Temporary Tents and Canopies"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Temporary Tents and Canopies"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Fence"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Temporary Tents and Canopies"},{"y":2025,"k":"viol","w":"L&I violation"},{"y":2025,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 1 failed, 1 passed"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Temporary Tents and Canopies"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"286282","type":"Hazardous Materials","status":"Inactive","businessName":"MENASHA PACKAGING COMPANY LLC (ATTN:  JENNIFER HUFFNAGLE)","legalName":"MENASHA PACKAGING COMPANY LLC","address":"601-33 E ERIE AVE","revenueCode":"3335","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2004-12-12","latestIssueDate":"2007-10-15","expirationDate":"2008-10-15","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"286282","type":"Hazardous Materials","businessName":"MENASHA PACKAGING COMPANY LLC (ATTN:  JENNIFER HUFFNAGLE)","legalName":"MENASHA PACKAGING COMPANY LLC","issuedDate":"2004-12-12","latestIssueDate":"2007-10-15","closureDate":"2008-10-15","expirationDate":"2008-10-15","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-27","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":["4 permit events since 2023"],"caveat":"Record activity alone does not establish that a sale or redevelopment is planned."},{"kind":"permit-mismatch","level":"watch","title":"Assessment/permit mismatch","summary":"The assessment jumped 80% in 2027, but no matching permit appears in the property timeline.","evidence":["assessment moved from $3,213,400 to $5,784,100","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":"Use permit #756929: 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":"4 permits not marked completed: OP-2020-000138 (Expired), OP-2021-000446 (Expired), GP-2023-010087 (Expired), OP-2024-000219 (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":"Sprinkler Certification: Certified through Jan 23, 2026; Fire Alarm Certification: Certified through Mar 16, 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":"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, 2 passed, and 0 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on Aug 7, 2025.","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":"Hazardous Materials #286282: Inactive","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":"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":"violations","level":"clear","title":"No open violation; closed history remains relevant","finding":"The fetched record shows 0 open and 9 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/"}]}