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INSTALL ALL WIRING THROUGHOUT (5) APARTMENTS, (1)HOUSE PANEL. INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM THROUGHOUT. INSTALL A NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM THROUGH OUT.AS PER THE NFPA-72"},{"number":"985554","date":"2019-07-12","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2020-06-09","scope":"INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A FIVE (5) FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS/ APPLICATION."},{"number":"984589","date":"2019-07-12","work":"Amend for conversion","type":"Administrative","description":"Administrative Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2020-06-04","scope":"FOR AN AMENDMENT TO PREVIOUSLY ISSUED NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT AP#960378 TO ADD A FIRE PUMP ROOM (ENCLOSED WITH ONE (1) HOUR RATED ASSEMBLIES) WITHIN THE BASEMENT, AS PER REVISED PLANS; NO OTHER CHANGES ON THIS PERMIT."},{"number":"988502","date":"2019-11-05","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2020-06-09","scope":"NEW CONSTRUCTION: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PLUMBING;MULTI FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (FIVE DWELLING UNITS) 15 LAVS, 10 WC'S, 7 SHOWERS, 4 TUBS, 5 WASHERS, 5 KITCHEN SINKS AND 5 WATER HEATERS AND 1.5\" WATER DISTRIBUTION, MD, FAI & CT. THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004 \"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":"FP-2020-000595","date":"2020-06-15","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2020-06-15","scope":"For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system throughout a four (4) story multi-family dwelling with basement and roof deck access structures to include new two (2) inch fire service line, two (2) inch backflow prevention device, and fire pump. All work to be done to be done per approved plans and in accordance with NFPA 13 and NFPA 20 by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the City of Philadelphia."}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"Amend for conversion"},{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"735433","type":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot","status":"Inactive","businessName":"gary schwalb","legalName":"gary schwalb","address":"2508 GRAYS FERRY AVE","revenueCode":"3219","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2017-04-17","latestIssueDate":"2017-04-17","expirationDate":"2018-04-16","inactiveDate":"2018-06-15"}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"735433","type":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot","businessName":"gary schwalb","legalName":"gary schwalb","issuedDate":"2017-04-17","latestIssueDate":"2017-04-17","closureDate":"2018-06-15","expirationDate":"2018-04-16","inactiveDate":"2018-06-15","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-24","signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"business-license","level":"verify","title":"A historical business license is not current operating authority","finding":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot #735433: Inactive since Jun 15, 2018","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":"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/"}],"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/"},{"title":"Seller-specific tax relief is not the buyer’s bill","body":"LOOP and low-income or senior Real Estate Tax freezes depend on the qualifying owner and continued program eligibility; a buyer cannot assume the seller’s capped or frozen bill continues. A separately verified property abatement often remains with the property for its remaining term, but program-specific new-owner filing, use, and tax-compliance conditions still must be confirmed—not inferred from the reduced assessment alone.","action":"Have Revenue or OPA identify every current benefit, model the buyer’s bill without seller-specific relief, and confirm any verified abatement in writing.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/payment-plans-and-assistance-programs/income-based-programs-for-residents/apply-for-the-longtime-owner-occupants-program-loop/","secondaryUrl":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/taxes/property-and-real-estate-taxes/get-real-estate-tax-relief/tax-freeze/"},{"title":"Seller disclosure and independent inspections","body":"For a covered Pennsylvania residential transfer, obtain the statutory seller disclosure. It reports the seller’s knowledge; it is not a warranty, title search, code review, or substitute for inspections.","action":"Have the agreement and disclosure reviewed for this transaction’s coverage and exceptions.","url":"https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/real-estate-commission"}]}