{"asOf":"2026-07-11T04:11:27.267Z","block":"600-699 E WISTER ST","blockUrl":"https://blockreport.homes/block/600-699-e-wister-st","address":"625-35 E WISTER ST","parcelNumber":"776008020","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=776008020","ownerType":"investor","kind":"commercial","isHouse":false,"residential":false,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingClass":"HEALTH FAC HOSP MAS+OTH","useLabel":"Commercial","owner":"PENN TOWER CONDO REALTY LLC","coOwner":null,"marketValue":5400000,"livableArea":242575,"yearBuilt":2007,"lastSale":{"price":6750000,"date":"2020-11-23T05:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":40.040302980347185,"lng":-75.16039986904465,"geom":null,"liDistrict":"NORTH","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19144","beds":null,"baths":null,"stories":null,"lotArea":1063743,"zoning":"RSA1","grade":"C","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"4","intCond":"4","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"4711 GOLF RD STE 200, SKOKIE IL, 60076","mailOut":true,"appeals":[],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":0,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":1250000,"taxable":0},{"y":2017,"v":1250000,"taxable":0},{"y":2018,"v":1332600,"taxable":0},{"y":2019,"v":1332600,"taxable":0},{"y":2020,"v":1332600,"taxable":0},{"y":2021,"v":1332600,"taxable":1332600},{"y":2022,"v":5400000,"taxable":5400000},{"y":2023,"v":5400000,"taxable":5400000},{"y":2024,"v":5400000,"taxable":5400000},{"y":2025,"v":5400000,"taxable":5400000},{"y":2026,"v":5400000,"taxable":5400000},{"y":2027,"v":5400000,"taxable":5400000}],"taxNow":75589,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"120376","date":"2007-12-21","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2009-01-21","scope":"INSTALL (132) AUTO SPRINKLERS ON THE 2ND FLR. AS PER PLANS."},{"number":"153606","date":"2008-05-21","work":"Use","type":"ZP_USE","description":"USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2008-05-21","scope":"1ST FLR-SPACE 102-140: FOOD PREP & SERVE STAGING KITCHEN"},{"number":"223539","date":"2009-07-22","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2009-07-22","scope":"THE ERECTION OF SIX (6) ANTENNAS (NTE 15 FT. IN ANY DIRECTION) ON AN EXISTING TOWER (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION).FOR ANTENNAS ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING WIRELESS SERVICE ON THE SAME LOT WITH EXISTING MEDICAL FACILITY AS USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED."},{"number":"325111","date":"2011-05-04","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"EXPIRED","completedDate":null,"scope":"INSTALL PARTIAL SPRINKLER SYSTEM ON GROUND FLOOR, INSTALL COMPLETE SYSTEMS ON 1ST FLOORS 1-6. CONVERT DRY STANDPIPE TO WET AND TIE INTO EXISTING FIRE PUMP FOR NURSING HOME."},{"number":"CP-2021-008736","date":"2021-12-06","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-08-01","scope":"FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES TO CREATE ACCESSORY KITCHEN SPACE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2018 IEBC*"},{"number":"FP-2022-000153","date":"2022-01-31","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-05-30","scope":"Relocate 35 fire sprinkler heads"},{"number":"MP-2021-008456","date":"2022-02-28","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-07-11","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS WITH EXHAUST FAN AND A MAKE UP AIR FAN WITH SUPPLY/EXHAUST DUCT WORK FOR KITCHEN. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK."},{"number":"EP-2021-014781","date":"2022-03-01","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-06-23","scope":"Electrical scope includes supplying and installing all materials for the following items: Demolition and tracing of existing circuitry All branch circuit wiring to be type MC, panel board feeders to be EMT All lighting as specified in lighting fixture schedule on drawing E2 Circuitry and connection to all kitchen equipment in electrical equipment schedule Circuitry, disconnects, and final connection to EF-1, EF-2, EF-3, EF-4, CU-1, MUA-1 Wiring and control wiring of Captiveaire hood controller Walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer circuitry, final connections, lighting New 200A Panel-KP and 100A Panel-B, all associated breakers Kitchen equipment under kitchen hood to be on shunt-trip breakers As per 2017 NEC Fire Alarm scope includes supplying and installing all materials for the following items: 4009 IDNET NAC extender panel Individual addressable module with mounting bracket and trim plate Multi-candela horn strobes & strobes All wiring & conduit Tie-in to existing FACP As per 2016 NFPA 72"},{"number":"PP-2021-023727","date":"2022-04-25","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-08-01","scope":"Alterations: Interior plumbing. All proposed work to be done in accordance with Philadelphia Plumbing Code 2018."},{"number":"FP-2022-001570","date":"2022-06-10","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-08-01","scope":"KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans."}],"storyTag":"Improved","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2007,"k":"permit","w":"Suppression"},{"y":2008,"k":"permit","w":"Use"},{"y":2009,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning/use"},{"y":2011,"k":"permit","w":"Suppression"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Use permit #153606: 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":"permit-status","level":"attention","title":"A permit row needs file-level verification","finding":"1 permit not marked completed: 325111 (EXPIRED).","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":"building-certifications","level":"verify","title":"A fire-system permit exists, but no annual certification matched","finding":"6 fire/suppression-related permits 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":"commercial-trash","level":"verify","title":"A separate Commercial Trash account may apply","finding":"OPA classifies the parcel as commercial. 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/"}]}