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REMOVAL OF BATHROOM FIXTURES, INTERIOR DOORS, LIGHTING FIXTURES, SECONDARY STAIRS.EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- FOR THE INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON LOAD-BEARING PARTITION WALLS AND CEILINGS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.(PA H.I.C. #PA052978)"},{"number":"629134","date":"2015-10-21","work":"Major alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-01-13","scope":"INTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS TO PRIVATE HOME CONSISTING OF NON LOAD BEARING DEMO AND RECONFIGURATION OF EXISTING PARTITIONS. REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING BATHROOM FIXTURES AND INSTALLATON OF NEW HVAC SYSTEM"},{"number":"647958","date":"2015-10-27","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-08-04","scope":"NEW DRAINS & WATER LINES FOR 3RD FLOOR BATHROOM. NEW DRAINS & WATER LINES FO R1ST FLOOR KITCHEN (SFD) THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004"},{"number":"649411","date":"2015-11-04","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-01-13","scope":"INSTALLATION OF (2) HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS (INCLUDING DUCTWORK/ASSOCIATED ACCESSORIES). HEAT PUMPS TO BE LOCATED AT REAR OF PROPERTY. NO WORK TO GABLE ROOF. NO WORK TO FRONT FACADE. UNITS NOT TO BE VISIBLE FROM PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY PER HISTORICAL COMMISSION."},{"number":"662018","date":"2016-01-06","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":null,"scope":"INSTALL NEW LIGHTING AND SWITCHING AND RECEPTACLES, THROUGHOUT INSTALL (2)200 AMP PANELS WITH 320 AMP METAL SOCKET POWER AND DISCONNECT NEW SPLIT HVAC EQUIPMENT PER 2008 NEC (SFD)CC DISTRICT"},{"number":"652962","date":"2016-01-19","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-01-28","scope":"AMENDING TO EXISTING AP#629134 FOR CHANGES TO REAR AREA OF FIRST FLOOR ONLY, UPDATED KITCHENETTE LOCATION AND LAYOUT, AND UPDATED PARTITION LAYOUTS IN THE REAR AREA AND FIRST FLOOR."},{"number":"665326","date":"2016-01-27","work":"Zoning","type":"ZP_ZONING","description":"ZONING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-01-27","scope":"TO DOCUMENT THE USE OF THE ENTIRE STRUCTURE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING; FOR THE ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK; DECKS AT THE SECOND AND THIRD STORY AND A REAR YARD DECK AS SHOWN ON SUBMITTED PLAN."},{"number":"654630","date":"2016-01-27","work":"Major alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-01-13","scope":"FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE EXISTING FIRE ESCAPE; THE ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK; DECKS AT THE SECOND AND THIRD STORY SIDE YARD; A REAR YARD DECK AND WINDOW AND DOOR REPLACEMENT PER SUBMITTED PLAN AND HISTORICAL COMMISSION APPROVAL."},{"number":"908986","date":"2018-09-10","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-09-13","scope":"INSTALL 3/4\" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE PA20182520171 \"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":"1025185","date":"2019-11-06","work":"Alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-12-13","scope":"POINTING OF BRICK FACADE ( APPROPRIATE LIME WORKS MORTAR W/COLOR TO MATCH EXISTING RED /BROWN COLOUR) . MORTAR MAY ALSO BE USED IN PLACE OF ABOVE RECIPE, LIMESTONE FEATURES TO BE CLEANED WITH 500 PSI OR LESS AS PER HISTORICAL COMMISSION APPROVAL.HOME OWNER TO PERFORM WORK HIMSELF. NO CONTRACTORS ON THIS PERMIT."}],"storyTag":"Improved","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2002,"k":"sale","p":656800},{"y":2015,"k":"permit","w":"Demolition"},{"y":2015,"k":"permit","w":"Major alteration"},{"y":2015,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2015,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Administrative"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Major alteration"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"Alteration"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"The record identifies more than one dwelling/use.","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":"rental-status","level":"verify","title":"Residential form does not establish rental use","finding":"OPA classifies the parcel as multi-family; no active Rental License row matched.","why":"A multi-unit or mixed-use classification does not prove that space is currently rented. If dwelling space is rented, Philadelphia generally requires a current Rental License and related occupancy, tax, violation, and lead compliance.","action":"Confirm actual occupancy first; if any unit is rented, verify the license and legal unit count with L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/rent-or-sell-property/get-a-rental-license/"},{"id":"building-certifications","level":"verify","title":"A fire-system permit exists, but no annual certification matched","finding":"1 fire/suppression-related permit 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":"homestead","level":"verify","title":"Homestead is tied to owner occupancy and the deed","finding":"OPA shows the Homestead Exemption.","why":"Philadelphia limits Homestead to an owner’s primary residence. The City says a deed change can require a new application or update.","action":"A buyer should apply in their own name and not assume the seller’s benefit continues.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/documents/homestead-exemption-application/"},{"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/"}],"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. Because OPA dates this building before 1978, separately obtain the required federal/City lead disclosures and any test results.","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"}]}