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SIGNS ACCESSORY TO EXISTING CONSTRUCTION OFFICE ALL FLOORS."},{"number":"510707","date":"2014-01-08","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-01-08","scope":"FOR COMPLETE SITE DEMOLITION TO REMOVE EXISTING ATTACHED BUILDING; SIZE & LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPROVED PLANS. FOR USE AS A VACANT LOT; USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY."},{"number":"510712","date":"2014-01-08","work":"Demolition","type":"BP_DEMO","description":"DEMOLITION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-07-30","scope":"FOR COMPLETE SITE DEMOLITION TO REMOVE EXISTING THREE (3) STORY MASONRY OFFICE BUILDING. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PERMITTED DEMOLITION WORK TO COMMENCE NO EARLIER THAN (21) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OF THE PERMIT."},{"number":"530679","date":"2014-04-17","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-05-12","scope":"SEAL LATERAL"},{"number":"515753","date":"2015-05-18","work":"Zoning","type":"ZP_ZONING","description":"ZONING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2015-05-18","scope":"FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT FROM TWO (2) LOTS (1528 CHERRY STREET, AND 1530 CHERRY STREET), SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION. FOR THE DEMOLITION OF ALL EXISTING STRUCTURES ON SITE AND FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR THE USE OF A VACANT RETAIL SPACE (USE PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) ON THE FIRST (1ST) FLOOR, VACANT OFFICE SPACE (USE PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) FROM THE SECOND (2ND) THROUGH EIGHTH (8TH) FLOOR, MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING FROM THE NINTH (9TH) THROUGH SEVENTEENTH (17TH) FLOOR FOR A TOTAL OF THIRTY-THREE DWELLING UNITS. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A ROOF DECK ON THE SEVENTEENTH (17TH) FLOOR LEVEL AND MECHANICAL UNITS WITH SCREENS ON THE ROOF. BUILDING CONTAINS 11 BICYLCE PARKING SPACES IN THE BASMENT LEVEL ALONG AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN PER APPLICATION/PLAN. 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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/"}],"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. 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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/"}]}