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BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED THROUGHOUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13. FOR USE AS A PERSONAL CARE HOME WITH SIXTY (60) DWELLING UNITS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION OF FLOOR AND ROOF TRUSSES. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK."},{"number":"996219","date":"2019-08-21","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2020-10-05","scope":"NEW SANITARY, STORM AND DOMESTIC WATER TO APART 5' OUT FROM BLDG WALL. ALL NEW PIPING AND PLUMBING FIXTURES FOR 3 STORY BUILDING HOUSING 60 APT UNITS."},{"number":"1002499","date":"2019-08-28","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2020-10-05","scope":"SITE WORK TO INCLUDE (2) SUBSURFACE STORM MGT SYSTEMS (7) AREA DRAINS, (26) DOWNSPOUT CONNECTIONS, AND (1) 3\" DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION PIPING TO 5 LF FROM BUILDING. \"SELF-CERTIFICATIONS AR NO LONGER PERMITTED\"- \"ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION\""},{"number":"1010500","date":"2019-10-17","work":"Amend for conversion","type":"Administrative","description":"Administrative Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2020-10-05","scope":"FOR THE AMENDMENT OF BUILDING PERMIT #964927 TO INCLUDE REVISIONS TO CONSTRUCTION DETAILS #1 & #2 ON SHEET S402 AND TO CLARIFY THEIR LOCATION ON THE PLANS (SEE SHEETS S101 & S401) AND TO INCLUDE SPECIAL INSPECTIONS FOR POST-INSTALLED CONCRETE ANCHORS. NO CHANGE IN DESIGN OR SCOPE OF WORK. ORIGINAL PERMIT APPROVED FOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY WOOD FRAME DETACHED STRUCTURE TO CREATE A PERSONAL CARE HOME WITH SIXTY (60) DWELLING UNITS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION OF FLOOR AND ROOF TRUSSES AND FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK."},{"number":"1007799","date":"2019-10-31","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2020-10-05","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC EQUIPMENT WITH ASSOICATED DUCTWORK, REGISTERS AND DAMPERS PER APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"1041925","date":"2020-02-06","work":"Amend for conversion","type":"Administrative","description":"Administrative Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2020-10-05","scope":"FOR THE AMENDMENT OF BUILDING PERMIT #964927 TO INCLUDE REVISIONS TO THE PLANS TO CLARIFY THAT COMMUNITY KITCHENS LOCATED ON EACH FLOOR LEVEL ARE WARMING KITCHENS ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF REHEATING MEALS PREPARED OFF-SITE. NO ON-SITE COMMERCIAL COOKING. NO CHANGE IN DESIGN OR SCOPE OF WORK. ORIGINAL PERMIT APPROVED FOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY WOOD FRAMED DETACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A PERSONAL CARE HOME WITH SIXTY (60) UNITS."},{"number":"1043922","date":"2020-06-09","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2020-10-05","scope":"INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 WITH A FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION, BACKKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE, FIRE PUMP AND 6\" SERVICE LINE, THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRE FOR ALL PLUMBING WORK"},{"number":"OP-2020-000211","date":"2020-08-11","work":"Temporary Tents and Canopies","type":"Operations","description":"Operations Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2020-10-05","scope":"Erect two 30' X 40' frame tents for Standing Room Only."},{"number":"1020362","date":"2020-08-21","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"200AMP 3PHASE 120/208 PANEL IS EXISTING 12OUTLETS 7FLR OUTLETS ONE SIGN CIRCUIT 2EXIT SIGNS 2EMERGENCY LIGHTS 48RECESS LIGHTS 5SWITCHES 2MECHANICAL CIRCUITS RELOCATE ONE SPEAKER STROBE 1PULL STATION 3NEW SPEAKER STROBES 1PULL STATION NO SMOKES AND NO 200AMP 3PHASE 120/208 PANEL IS EXISTING 12OUTLETS 7FLR OUTLETS ONE SIGN CIRCUIT 2EXIT SIGNS 2EMERGENCY LIGHTS 48RECESS LIGHTS 5SWITCHES 2MECHANICAL CIRCUITS RELOCATE ONE SPEAKER STROBE 1PULL STATION 3NEW SPEAKER STROBES 1PULL STATION NO SMOKES AND NO"},{"number":"PP-2024-014163","date":"2024-10-14","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-12-09","scope":"install 2 (6\" fresh air inlets) for existing 10\" curb trap. There were never any fresh air inlets installed on this curb trap"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"Amend for conversion"},{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Amend for conversion"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Temporary Tents and Canopies"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2026,"k":"viol","w":"L&I violation"},{"y":2026,"k":"insp","w":"Inspection failed"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"853783","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"Francis House on Fairmount LP (Francis House)","legalName":"Francis House on Fairmount LP","address":"4460 FAIRMOUNT AVE","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":60,"issuedDate":"2020-10-20","latestIssueDate":"2025-11-24","expirationDate":"2026-10-19","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"853783","type":"Rental","businessName":"Francis House on Fairmount LP (Francis House)","legalName":"Francis House on Fairmount LP","issuedDate":"2020-10-20","latestIssueDate":"2025-11-24","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2026-10-19","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","units":60,"signals":[{"kind":"record-pressure","level":"watch","title":"Records to verify together","summary":"More than one separately dated public record deserves a current-status check.","evidence":["1 open L&I violation","failed L&I inspection activity in 2026"],"caveat":"A screening signal, not a foreclosure prediction. Tax entries are historical and must be verified with Philadelphia Revenue."}],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"The record identifies more than one dwelling/use.","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: 1020362 (Issued).","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":"violations","level":"attention","title":"1 open L&I violation","finding":"1 violation row are retained in the City ledger.","why":"Open notices can accrue fees, block permits or license renewal, and move to court or collection. Standard initial notices generally have a 30-day appeal window; unsafe or imminently-dangerous notices have a much shorter window.","action":"Read the notice—not only the summary status—and confirm reinspection, fees, and appeal posture with L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/violation-and-order-types/"},{"id":"rental-license","level":"verify","title":"A rental license does not transfer with the deed","finding":"1 active Rental License record matched.","why":"If dwelling space is rented, the buyer must obtain a new annual Rental License; the seller’s license is not transferable. New applications require proof of ownership and legal occupancy, tax compliance, no open L&I violations, and lead compliance where applicable.","action":"Plan the buyer’s replacement license before settlement.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/rent-or-sell-property/get-a-rental-license/"},{"id":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"1 failed, 0 passed, and 0 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was FAILED on May 14, 2026.","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 apartments. 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":"building-certifications","level":"clear","title":"Filed system certifications are current in this dataset","finding":"Sprinkler Certification: Certified through Sep 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":"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/"}]}