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SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION.  \n\nON PARCELS J AND K: FOR THE ERECTION O","status":"CLOSED","outcome":"Granted","date":"2016-11-16","number":"28874","relatedPermit":"717988"},{"type":"Building standards appeal","grounds":"ON 12/29/2016, THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED A NOTICE OF REFUSAL FOR APPLICATION #738523.","status":"CLOSED","outcome":"APPROVED","date":"2017-02-16","number":"29742","relatedPermit":"738523"}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":1,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":9800,"taxable":0,"land":9800,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":9800,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2017,"v":32200,"taxable":0,"land":32200,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":32200,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2020,"v":23600,"taxable":0,"land":5900,"improvement":17700,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":5900,"exemptImprovement":17700},{"y":2021,"v":23600,"taxable":0,"land":5900,"improvement":17700,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":5900,"exemptImprovement":17700},{"y":2022,"v":23600,"taxable":0,"land":5900,"improvement":17700,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":5900,"exemptImprovement":17700},{"y":2023,"v":23600,"taxable":0,"land":5900,"improvement":17700,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":5900,"exemptImprovement":17700},{"y":2024,"v":23600,"taxable":0,"land":5900,"improvement":17700,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":5900,"exemptImprovement":17700},{"y":2025,"v":21900,"taxable":0,"land":5475,"improvement":16425,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":5475,"exemptImprovement":16425},{"y":2026,"v":21900,"taxable":0,"land":5475,"improvement":16425,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":5475,"exemptImprovement":16425},{"y":2027,"v":21900,"taxable":0,"land":5400,"improvement":16500,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":5400,"exemptImprovement":16500}],"taxNow":0,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":true,"permits":[{"number":"717988","date":"2016-12-02","work":"Zoning","type":"ZP_ZONING","description":"ZONING PERMIT","status":"CLOSED","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE TWO (2) LOTS (PARCELS K AND L) FROM ONE(1) EXISTING DEEDED LOT AND ONE (1) OPA ACCOUNT (2028 N 08TH STREET). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION. ON PARCELS J AND K: FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION. FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING."},{"number":"750895","date":"2017-01-17","work":"Zoning admin review","type":"ZP_ADMIN","description":"ZONING ADMIN REVIEW","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-01-17","scope":"TO CORRECT PERMIT NO 717988 TO READ AS FOLLOWS: FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE TWO (2) LOTS (PARCELS K AND L) FROM ONE(1) EXISTING DEEDED LOT AND ONE (1) OPA ACCOUNT (2028 N 08TH STREET). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION."},{"number":"738176","date":"2017-01-19","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-01-19","scope":"FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE TWO (2) LOTS (PARCELS K AND L) FROM ONE(1) EXISTING DEEDED LOT AND ONE (1) OPA ACCOUNT (2028 N 08TH STREET). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION. ON PARCELS J AND K: FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION. FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING."},{"number":"759415","date":"2017-03-01","work":"Zoning admin review","type":"ZP_ADMIN","description":"ZONING ADMIN REVIEW","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-03-01","scope":"FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF A/P NO 738176 (CHILD PERMIT OF A/P NO 717988, CAL NO 28874) TO DECREASE THE HEIGHT OF THE BUILDING AND PARAPET. NO CHANGE TO FOOTPRINT OR GFA OF STRUCTURE. A/P NO 738176 WAS ISSUED FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION. FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING."},{"number":"747903","date":"2017-05-02","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-01-04","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 COMPOSED OF A FLOOR SLAB THAT IS STRUCTURALLY SUPPORTED BY DRILLED-IN HELICAL PIERS. SEPARATE PERMITS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THE ENGINEERED TRUSS DRAWINGS, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 9 FEET OF BUILDING FAÇADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS ARE REQUIRED."},{"number":"797148","date":"2017-07-17","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-01-04","scope":"INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 2\" COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA."},{"number":"839272","date":"2017-12-13","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-07-12","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":"848133","date":"2018-01-26","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-01-04","scope":"INSTALL 200AMP SERVICE COMPLETE GROUNDING ALL NEW WIRING SWITCHES, LIGHTS, RECEPTACLES, 110V SMOKE DETECTORS/CO2 DETECTORS, CATV AND TELE WIRING THORUGHOUT THE HOME AS PER 2008 NEC EAST DISTRICT"},{"number":"864795","date":"2018-04-05","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-08-24","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":"882818","date":"2018-06-05","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-01-04","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 90% GAS FIRED 36,000 BTU, 3 TON COIL, 3 TON A/C UNIT, 15 SEER."}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning admin review"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning/use"},{"y":2017,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal approved"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning admin review"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"New construction"},{"y":2017,"k":"land","p":267300},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Suppression"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"}],"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 #738176: 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":"1 permit not marked completed: 717988 (CLOSED).","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":"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/"}],"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/"}]}