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SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION. ON PARCEL M: FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS). NO SIGNS OR PARKING ON APPLICATION."},{"number":"720737","date":"2016-09-14","work":"Zoning","type":"ZP_ZONING","description":"ZONING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-09-14","scope":"FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE ONE LOT (PARCEL M) FROM THREE (3) EXISTING DEEDED LOTS AND THREE (3) OPA ACCOUNTS (2053 N 08TH STREET, 2055 N 08TH STREET AND 2057 N 08TH STREET). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION. ON PARCEL M: FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS). NO SIGNS OR PARKING ON APPLICATION. SEE A/P NO 717440"},{"number":"720738","date":"2016-09-14","work":"Zoning","type":"ZP_ZONING","description":"ZONING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-09-14","scope":"FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE ONE LOT (PARCEL M) FROM THREE (3) EXISTING DEEDED LOTS AND THREE (3) OPA ACCOUNTS (2053 N 08TH STREET, 2055 N 08TH STREET AND 2057 N 08TH STREET). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION. ON PARCEL M: FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS). NO SIGNS OR PARKING ON APPLICATION. SEE A/P NO 717440"},{"number":"720739","date":"2016-10-17","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-10-17","scope":"FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE ONE LOT (PARCEL M) FROM THREE (3) EXISTING DEEDED LOTS AND THREE (3) OPA ACCOUNTS (2053 N 08TH STREET, 2055 N 08TH STREET AND 2057 N 08TH STREET). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION. ON PARCEL M: FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS). NO SIGNS OR PARKING ON APPLICATION. SEE A/P NO 717440"},{"number":"759412","date":"2017-03-01","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-03-01","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS). NO SIGNS OR PARKING ON APPLICATION"},{"number":"738194","date":"2017-04-12","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-02-19","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE, FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. STRUCTURE IS FRAME CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM (NFPA 13D (MINIMUM)). THE PROPOSED FOUNDATION IS A SPREAD FOOTING. SEPARATE PERMITS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THE ENGINEERED TRUSS DRAWINGS, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. SEE A/P NO 737569 FOR APPROVED PLANS. A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 8 FEET OF BUILDING FAÇADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS ARE REQUIRED."},{"number":"738195","date":"2017-04-12","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-02-19","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE, FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. STRUCTURE IS FRAME CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM (NFPA 13D (MINIMUM)). THE PROPOSED FOUNDATION IS A SPREAD FOOTING. SEPARATE PERMITS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THE ENGINEERED TRUSS DRAWINGS, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. SEE A/P NO 737569 FOR APPROVED PLANS. A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 8 FEET OF BUILDING FAÇADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS ARE REQUIRED."},{"number":"747546","date":"2017-05-09","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-02-19","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE, FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. STRUCTURE IS FRAME CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM (NFPA 13D (MINIMUM)). THE PROPOSED FOUNDATION IS A SPREAD FOOTING. SEPARATE PERMITS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THE ENGINEERED TRUSS DRAWINGS, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. SEE A/P NO 747531 FOR APPROVED PLANS. A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 8 FEET OF BUILDING FAÇADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS ARE REQUIRED."},{"number":"802363","date":"2017-07-25","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-02-19","scope":"FURNISH & INSTALL NEW SPRINKLER SYSTEM FOR A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE, FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING - UTILIZING A 2 INCH COMBINED FIRE & DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY LINE AS PER NFPA 13D"},{"number":"805550","date":"2017-08-10","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-02-19","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A RESIDENTIAL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13-D THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE PER PLANS. THIS IS A MULTI-PURPOSE SYSTEM UTILIZING A COMBINED TWO INCH (2\") DOMESTIC AND FIRE SERVICE LINE. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL PLUMBING WORK."},{"number":"797417","date":"2017-08-10","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-02-19","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A RESIDENTIAL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13-D THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE PER PLANS. THIS IS A MULTI-PURPOSE SYSTEM UTILIZING A COMBINED TWO INCH (2\") DOMESTIC AND FIRE SERVICE LINE. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL PLUMBING WORK."},{"number":"816433","date":"2017-09-15","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-02-08","scope":"WIRE ONE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER 2008 NEC."},{"number":"821780","date":"2017-10-05","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-02-08","scope":"INSTALL 200AMP SERVICE COMPLETE GROUNDING ALL NEW WIRING OF BUILDING WITH SWITCHES, LIGHTS, RECEPTACLES, 110V SMOKE DETECTORS/CO2 DETECTORS, CATV AND TEL WIRING THROUGHOUT THE HOME AS PER 2008 NEC (EAST DISTRICT)"},{"number":"821782","date":"2017-10-05","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-02-08","scope":"INSTALL 200AMP SERVICE COMPLETE GROUNDING ALL NEW WIRING OF BUILDING WITH SWITCHES, LIGHTS, RECEPTACLES, 110V SMOKE DETECTORS/CO2 DETECTORS, CATV AND TEL WIRING THROUGHOUT THE HOME AS PER 2008 NEC (EAST DISTRICT)"},{"number":"839271","date":"2017-12-13","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-02-19","scope":"INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE -1-6\" HOUSE TRAP W/4\"FAI, 1-4\" AREA DRAIN, 1-3\" RWC, AND 1-2\" WATER SERVICE TO 5' FROM BLDG.PA1#20173182860-\"SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED\" - \"ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION\""},{"number":"839395","date":"2017-12-14","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"EXPIRED","completedDate":"2019-01-02","scope":"EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES-INSTALL ONE HVAC SYSTEM; HEATING AND COOLING AND DUCT WORK IN A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. FOR THE INSTALLATION IF NEW DUCTWORK, REGISTERS/GRILLES/DIFFUSERS, AND WARM-AIR APPLIANCES AS PER ATTACHED STANDARDS. DEVIATIONS FROM THESE STANDARDS REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PLANS."},{"number":"842260","date":"2017-12-28","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"EXPIRED","completedDate":"2019-01-08","scope":"EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- FOR THE INSTALLATION IF NEW DUCTWORK, REGISTERS/GRILLES/DIFFUSERS, AND WARM-AIR APPLIANCES AS PER ATTACHED STANDARDS. DEVIATIONS FROM THESE STANDARDS REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PLANS."},{"number":"842294","date":"2017-12-28","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-02-19","scope":"NHVAC PERMIT - DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW DUCTWORK, REGISTERS/GRILLES/DIFFUSERS, AND WARM-AIR APPLIANCES AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS. INSTALL 48000 BTU HEAT PUMP, 4 TON COIL, 4 TON A/C UNIT, 13 SEER."},{"number":"844588","date":"2018-01-11","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-08-06","scope":"INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE -1-6\" HOUSE TRAP W/4\"FAI, 1-4\" AREA DRAIN, 1-3\" RWC, AND 1-2\" WATER SERVICE TO 5' FROM BLDG.PA1# 2017-3182860-\"SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED\" - \"ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION\""},{"number":"844589","date":"2018-01-11","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-08-06","scope":"INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE -1-6\" HOUSE TRAP W/4\"FAI, 1-4\" AREA DRAIN, 1-3\" RWC, AND 1-2\" WATER SERVICE TO 5' FROM BLDG.PA1# 2017-3182860-\"SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED\" - \"ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION\""},{"number":"845994","date":"2018-01-17","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-02-19","scope":"WATER NO SEWER 5' OUT FROM BUILDING ROUGHIN AND SET FIXTURES 1-WB, 1-KS, 2 WF, 2 LAV, 2 TUBS, PVC PIPE AND PEX WATER PIPE 1 FLOOR DRAIN. ALL INSTALLATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2004 PPC"},{"number":"864794","date":"2018-04-05","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-02-19","scope":"WATER AND SEWER 5' OUT FROM BLDG. ROUGH AND SET FIXTURES 1-WB 1-KS 2-WC 2-LAV 2-TUB (8) FIX TOTAL COMPLETE SYSTEM + ELOOR DRAIN PVC-DWV & PEX WATER LINES AND WATER HEATER"},{"number":"867723","date":"2018-04-16","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-02-19","scope":"WATER AND SWER 5' OUT FROM BLD ROUGHIN AND SET FIXTURES 1TUB, 1KS, 2SC, 2LAV, 2TUB PVC PIPE AND PEX WATER PIPE 1 FLOOR DRAIN"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-24","signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Use permit #720739: 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":"2 permits not marked completed: 839395 (EXPIRED), 842260 (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":"verify","title":"A fire-system permit exists, but no annual certification matched","finding":"6 fire/suppression-related permits matched; the fetched BIN certification feed returned no row.","why":"Installed systems in mixed-use and larger buildings generally require periodic certification, but applicability and limited-area exceptions vary. A missing BIN/address join is not proof of a compliance failure.","action":"Confirm what system was installed and whether a current annual certificate is required and filed.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/maintenance-certifications/fire-protection-certifications/"},{"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":"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 multi-family. 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 2 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/"}]}