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REMOVE ANY PETROLEUM PRODUCT/WATER FROM TANK, CLEAN TANK, CONDUCT A CONFIRMATORY SOIL SAMPLING OF SURROUNDING SOIL. CONTINGENCY PLAN IN PLACE IN THE CASE CONTAMINATED SOILS DISCOVERED AND BACKFILL. ALL WORK COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PADEP UST REMOVAL GUIDELINES. PROVIDE THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA WITH A TANK CLOSURE REPORT."},{"number":"ZP-2021-000555","date":"2021-03-10","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":"2022-06-13","scope":"FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE ON THE LOT AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND ROOF DECKS ACCESSED BY MULTIPLE ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLAN. AMENDMENT #1: AMEND TO REMOVE ELEVATORS FROM THE ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE, AS PER AMENDED PLAN. AMENDMENT #2: AMEND TO REVISE THE REMOVAL OF AN ELEVATOR AND THE INSERTION OF A STAIR WITHIN THE SAME ENCLOSURE, AS PER AMENDED PLAN."},{"number":"PP-2021-010511","date":"2021-06-17","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-08-02","scope":"Seal 2 sewer laterals"},{"number":"DP-2021-000676","date":"2021-07-13","work":"Minor Demolition","type":"Demolition","description":"Demolition Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-08-19","scope":"FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING DETACHED MASONRY AND WOOD ONE-STORY STRUCTURE BY HAND AND MECHANICAL METHODS. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. COMPLETE SIDEWALK CLOSURE REQUIRED AS REFLECTED ON APPROVED SITE PLAN AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK.ASBESTOS REMEDIATOPN REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED PERMIT."},{"number":"RP-2021-015989","date":"2021-11-09","work":"New Construction","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-07-22","scope":"FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR & ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE AND ELEVATOR. FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH TWO (2) ACCESSORY PARKING GARAGES. AS PER PLANS. SINGLE- FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER PLANS. ******NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS APPLICATION. SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING, MECH. OR ELECTRICAL WORK.******* AMENDMENT: revisions to window openings and materials. Plans Approved by PHC AMENDMENT: Amendment to eliminate the elevator and create closets on each floor in its place."},{"number":"SP-2022-000200","date":"2022-04-11","work":"Foundation","type":"Site / Utility Permit","description":"Site / Utility Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-06-13","scope":"SHEETING AND SHORING ONLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE BUILDING PERMITS REQUIRED FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION."},{"number":"PP-2022-006083","date":"2022-05-18","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-07-22","scope":"A. Basement a. Installation of (1) floor-mounted toilet, (1) shower base with accompanying shower faucet, and (1) lavatory with deck-mount faucet. b. Supply and installation of (1) Navien tankless natural gas water heater. c. All necessary gas piping and fittings to feed the water heater. d. Installation of (1) Simplex sewage ejector pump & (1) sump pump crock. e. Supply and installation of necessary gas piping to feed the gas furnace. [ZONE #1] B. 1st Floor a. Installation of (1) floor-mounted toilet & (1) lavatory with (1) deck-mount faucet. b. Installation of (1) frost-proof hose bib in the Garage. C. 2nd Floor a. Installation of necessary water line to feed the in-wall ice maker. b. Installation of (1) kitchen sink and accompanying faucet, (1) garbage disposal, (1) dishwasher. c. Installation of (1) floor-mount toilet, (1) vanity with deck-mount faucet in powder room. d. Supply and installation of necessary gas piping to feed the gas stove. D. 3rd Floor a. FULL BATH #1 - Installation of (1) floor-mounted toilet, (1) lavatory with deck-mount faucet, (1) bathtub with shower faucet. b. FULL BATH #2 - Installation of (1) floor-mounted toilet, (1) lavatory with deck-mount faucet, (1) shower with shower faucet. c. Installation of necessary water lines and drainage lines for (1) washing machine. d. Installation of necessary gas piping for (1) natural gas dryer. e. Supply and installation of (1) Navien tankless natural gas water heater. f. All necessary gas piping and fittings to feed the water heater. g. Supply and installation of necessary gas piping to feed the gas furnace. [ZONE #2] E. 4th Floor a. Installation of (1) floor-mounted toilet, (1) lavatory with deck-mount faucet. b. Installation of (1) floor-mounted toilet, (1) dual vanity with deck-mount. faucets, (1) stall shower with accompanying mixing valve. c. Installation of (1) soaking tub and (1) tub filler faucet. d. Installation of (1) bar sink with a deck-mounted"},{"number":"SP-2022-000409","date":"2022-12-05","work":"Sitework with Onsite Utility Services","type":"Site / Utility Permit","description":"Site / Utility Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-07-05","scope":"SITE WORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"PP-2022-017335","date":"2022-12-16","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2025-02-15","scope":"Plumbing Permit for combo SP-2022-000409"},{"number":"MP-2021-007365","date":"2023-04-28","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-07-22","scope":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2021-015989"},{"number":"FP-2023-000927","date":"2023-05-15","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-07-22","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TWO-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE, TWO-INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13R."},{"number":"EP-2021-013002","date":"2023-06-05","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-07-17","scope":"Electrical Permit for combo RP-2021-015989"},{"number":"EP-2023-006392","date":"2023-07-18","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2026-02-03","scope":"Install 100 AMP service with 8-12 circuit panel as per 2017 nec"}],"storyTag":"Torn down & rebuilt","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Sitework with Onsite Utility Services"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2023,"k":"viol","w":"L&I violation"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2024,"k":"viol","w":"L&I violation"},{"y":2025,"k":"viol","w":"L&I violation"},{"y":2025,"k":"sale","p":1595000},{"y":2025,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 1 failed, 1 passed"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"281692","type":"Dumpster License - Private Property","status":"Inactive","businessName":"SNYDERMANS GULF INC","revenueCode":"3230","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2011-10-18","latestIssueDate":"2011-10-18","expirationDate":"2012-07-31","inactiveDate":"2011-10-18"}],"signals":[{"kind":"permit-mismatch","level":"watch","title":"Assessment/permit mismatch","summary":"The assessment jumped 104% in 2027, but no matching permit appears in the property timeline.","evidence":["assessment moved from $760,000 to $1,552,900","no permit shown in 2026-2028"],"caveat":"Not proof of unpermitted work; reassessment, corrected data, or a permit under another parcel can also explain it."}],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"The history also contains “NEW USE OCCUPIED PRIOR TO CO.”","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: PP-2022-017335 (Expired), EP-2023-006392 (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":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"1 failed, 1 passed, and 0 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on Jun 25, 2025.","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":"business-license","level":"verify","title":"A historical business license is not current operating authority","finding":"Dumpster License - Private Property #281692: Inactive since Oct 18, 2011","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":"violations","level":"clear","title":"No open violation; closed history remains relevant","finding":"The fetched record shows 0 open and 3 historical violations across 3 cases.","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/"},{"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"}]}