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FOR USE AS A FOUR-FAMILY DWELLING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM.THE FENCE PROVIDED IN THE REAR YARD SHOULD BE BUILT BACK TO PROVIDE A 44 INCHES OPENING LEADING TO A 36 INCHES EGRESS COURT AS PER BBS VARIANCE.*2009 IBC*"},{"number":"FP-2020-002366","date":"2021-01-03","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-05-27","scope":"For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13R (using a new 2\" fire service line as per PWD Utility Plan dated 12/1/2020, 4\" backflow, and two (2) 4\" standpipes within the exit stairways installed as per NFPA 14), throughout a new four (4) story semi-detached structure to be used as Group R-2 (four (4) dwelling units w/tenant storage), as per plans and hydraulic calculations; see AP#962313 for new construction permit."},{"number":"MP-2021-002293","date":"2021-05-07","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-05-26","scope":"EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. (3 Gas furnace 92% 40kbtu , 2ton ac 13seer located in the backyard New ductwork)."},{"number":"PP-2021-008874","date":"2021-05-20","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-05-26","scope":"Supply and install (3) new 1\" Domestic water line main to building Supply and install (3)new 1\" Domestic Meters Supply and install (1) 2\" fire Service main to building Supply and install new (1) 6\" sewer line main to curb/Storm Supply and install new (1) 6\" curb trap Supply and install new (1) 5\" curb trap Supply and install new (2) 4\"fresh air inlet Supply and install new (2) 4\" cast iron lines curb to building"},{"number":"EP-2021-003858","date":"2021-06-08","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-05-27","scope":"Install 300A service with grounding, 5 gang meter socket (5) 100 amp panels and feeders complete the wiring throughout common areas and four family dwelling lights, switches, receptacles mechanical & hvac equipment. Install fire alarm system throughout complete with pulls, horns, strobes as per NEC 2017& 2016 NFPA-72."},{"number":"PP-2021-004330","date":"2022-05-09","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-05-26","scope":"Install interior plumbing for a 4 family new construction"},{"number":"AP-2022-007206","date":"2022-08-16","work":"Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…","type":"Administrative","description":"Administrative Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-08-16","scope":"CO RE-ISSUANCE FOR PERMIT 962313 TO CORRECT ADDRESS AND IDENTIFY NUMBER OF UNITS ORIGINAL PERMIT FOR: FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR-STORY SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH FRONT PORCH AND REAR DECKS AT THE SECOND THROUGH FOURTH FLOORS. FOR USE AS A FOUR-FAMILY DWELLING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM.THE FENCE PROVIDED IN THE REAR YARD SHOULD BE BUILT BACK TO PROVIDE A 44 INCHES OPENING LEADING TO A 36 INCHES EGRESS COURT AS PER BBS VARIANCE.*2009 IBC*"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"913870","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"3027 DARIEN ST LLC","legalName":"3027 DARIEN ST LLC","address":"5039 PINE ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":1,"issuedDate":"2023-01-05","latestIssueDate":"2026-04-23","expirationDate":"2027-01-04","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"913870","type":"Rental","businessName":"3027 DARIEN ST LLC","legalName":"3027 DARIEN ST LLC","issuedDate":"2023-01-05","latestIssueDate":"2026-04-23","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2027-01-04","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-24","signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"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":"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"}]}