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SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING."},{"number":"736361","date":"2017-01-20","work":"Zoning admin review","type":"ZP_ADMIN","description":"ZONING ADMIN REVIEW","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-01-20","scope":"AMEND PERMIT #663216 TO INCLUDE THE CREATION OF A PILOT HOUSE AND ROOF DECK AS PART OF A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING."},{"number":"699797","date":"2017-03-09","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-04-03","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE; FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. FOUNDATION TO BE DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GEOTECHNICAL RECOMMENDATIONS. WALL BRACING SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED PER ENGINEERED WALL BRACING DESIGN. PILOT HOUSE EXTERIOR WALL WITH FIRE SEPARATION DISTANCE OF ZERO FEET SHALL BE ONE (1) HOUR FIRE RESISTANCE RATED FROM EXPOSURE ON BOTH SIDES. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. SEE AP#699797 FOR APPROVED PLANS AND DOCUMENTS."},{"number":"786241","date":"2017-06-08","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-04-02","scope":"THE INSTALLATION OF A ONE (1) INCH COMBINED SERVICE LINE FOR A FIRE & DOMESTIC SUPPLY LINE. MULTIPURPOSE RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D."},{"number":"791647","date":"2017-06-13","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-04-02","scope":"1\"WATER SERVICE,5\" LATERAL,FAI,CURB TRAP,3WC,3 LAVS,2 BATH TUBS,1 SHOWER,1 LAUNDRY (SFD)THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004 \"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":"792957","date":"2017-06-19","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-04-02","scope":"WIRE BUILDING INCLUDING RECEPTACLES,SWITCHES,OUTLETS AND 110VOLT SMOKE AND CO COMBO UNITS PER 2008 NEC (SFD)"},{"number":"793944","date":"2017-06-21","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-04-02","scope":"INSTALL (2) HVAC SYSTEMS WITH DUCTWORK. (SFD)"},{"number":"839379","date":"2017-12-14","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-04-03","scope":"INSTALL 200AMP SERVICE COMPLETE WITH CABLE DISCONNECT AND PANEL ONLY AS PER 2008 NEC (EAST DISTRICT) WIRING OF BUILDING WITH DEVICES IS ON ANOTHER PERMIT"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2015,"k":"land","p":85000},{"y":2016,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal granted with conditions"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning/use"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning admin review"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"New construction"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Suppression"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2018,"k":"sale","p":477900},{"y":2026,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal withdrawn"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"412599","type":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot","status":"Inactive","businessName":"ABDUL GAFUR DZEMAILI (HAPP'S LUNCHEONETTE)","revenueCode":"3219","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2007-06-07","latestIssueDate":"2008-02-05","expirationDate":"2009-02-28","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22"},{"number":"0992524","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"Siyuan Yin","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":1,"issuedDate":"2025-10-30","latestIssueDate":"2025-10-30","expirationDate":"2026-10-29","inactiveDate":null}],"signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Appeal #27160: CLOSED · Granted with conditions; related permit 665636. Use permit #663216: 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":"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":"business-license","level":"verify","title":"A historical business license is not current operating authority","finding":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot #412599: Inactive since Dec 22, 2012","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"}]}