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717378 AND TO THE FOLLOWING: NO CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. EXISTING GROUP B TO REMAIN AND NO CHANGE IN CONSTRUCTION TYPE OF BUILDING. CLOSE EXISTING PARTY WALL AT 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT WITH A TWO (2) HOUR RATED WALL TO BE CONSTRUCTED AS UL301. PERMIT TO ALSO DOCUMENT THE SLIGHT CONFIGURATION OF THE 1ST FLOOR LEVEL."},{"number":"1046169","date":"2020-01-31","work":"Use","type":"ZP_USE","description":"USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2020-01-31","scope":"FOR USE AS NIGHCULB AND PRIVATE CLUB ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE WITH OTHER PREVIOUSLY APPROVED USES"},{"number":"1048480","date":"2020-02-10","work":"Use","type":"ZP_USE","description":"USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2020-02-10","scope":"FOR A SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT AND NIGHT CLUB AND PRIVATE CLUB AT FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ( FOUR(4) DWELLING UNITS) FROM THIRD FLOORS THROUGH FOURTH(4TH) FLOORS.NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION."},{"number":"1030838","date":"2021-01-12","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-03-08","scope":"FOR LEVEL 2 ALTERATIONS AT THE BASEMNT TO THE SECOND FLOOR OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR AN EXISTING RESTAURANT SPACE INCLUDING NEW BREACHES IN THE PARTY WALL BETWEEN 118 S 12TH ST AS PER PLANS. PROVIDE A 2 HOUR FIRE RATED LINTEL AND FIRE RATED DOOR IN PROPOSED PARTY WALL OPENINGS AS PER VARIANCE."},{"number":"CP-2020-006178","date":"2021-01-12","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-09-08","scope":"FOR LEVEL 2 ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE BREACH IN PARTY WALL BETWEEN 114 S 12TH ST AS PER PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **BBS VARIANCE MI-2020-003020**"},{"number":"ZP-2022-003739","date":"2022-07-15","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Residential - Household Living - Two-Family"},{"number":"ZP-2021-002958","date":"2022-08-08","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Unity of Use"},{"number":"CP-2021-007972","date":"2022-08-25","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-03-21","scope":"FOR CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AT 3RD & 4TH FLOOR AND LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE BREACH IN PARTY WALL WITH 118 S 12TH ST (SEE ZP-2021-002958 FOR UNITY OF USE.), NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK."},{"number":"MP-2023-001812","date":"2023-05-02","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-03-21","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK."},{"number":"CP-2023-003298","date":"2023-06-23","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-09-01","scope":"MAKE SAFE PERMIT- TO MAKE SAFE AS PER SUBMITTED PLANS AND as per Engineer's report to replace the front wall to resolve in accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. The engineer must submit a sealed statement to the Department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.” MAKE SAFE PERMIT - For (brief description of work as per Engineer’s report if applicable) to resolve case #CF-2023-053726. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A Separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #CF-2023-053726 ."},{"number":"GP-2023-005250","date":"2023-06-29","work":"Shelter/Platform","type":"General","description":"General Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-06-25","scope":"SHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department is approved."},{"number":"PP-2023-012375","date":"2023-09-25","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-03-21","scope":"INSTALL 2 WASHING MACHINE BOXES, 2 KITCHEN SINKS, 2 DISHWASHERS, 2 FLOOR DRAINS, 2 THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, 3 HOT WATER HEATERS, 2 HAND SINKS AND 4 FLOOR SINKS ACCORDING TO THE 2018 PPC AND PER PLANS."},{"number":"EP-2023-008421","date":"2023-09-25","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-03-14","scope":"Provide a complete installation including lighting fixtures, devices, equipment and wiring ,panels in residential tenants to be 90A MCB panels . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. **SEPARATE FIRE ALARM PERMIT REQ'D**"},{"number":"EP-2023-009117","date":"2023-09-25","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-03-19","scope":"Relocation/replacement of fire alarm devices AS PER NEC 2017"},{"number":"FP-2023-002275","date":"2023-10-27","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-03-21","scope":"EXTENSION OF EXISTING NFPA 13 SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ADJACENT BUILDING (118 S 12TH STREET, UNITY OF USE AND ACCESS & MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS RECORDED) THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. NO WORK TO EXISTING SPRINKLER RISER, BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY OR FIRE PUMP."},{"number":"EP-2024-008512","date":"2024-10-31","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-01-21","scope":"Install new 400 amp PECO underground service, PECO approved endbox, PECO energy approved self-contained meter, and new inside service wiring as per 2017 NEC.***NO OTHER WORK IS AUTHORIZED UNDER THIS PERMIT***"}],"storyTag":"Improved","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2022,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal complete"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Shelter/Platform"},{"y":2023,"k":"viol","w":"3 L&I violations incl UNSAFE STRUCTURE"},{"y":2023,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 1 failed, 2 passed"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"287679","type":"Pawn Shop","status":"Inactive","businessName":"SIMPSONS","revenueCode":"3381","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2004-12-16","latestIssueDate":"2016-12-29","expirationDate":"2017-12-31","inactiveDate":"2018-03-01"},{"number":"513144","type":"Food Preparing and Serving","status":"Inactive","businessName":"JACOB LEVY (GLATT DELIGHT)","revenueCode":"3120","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2010-08-30","latestIssueDate":"2010-08-30","expirationDate":"2011-04-30","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22"},{"number":"795895","type":"Food Preparing and Serving","status":"Inactive","businessName":"116  S 12TH STREET LLC","revenueCode":"3120","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2018-11-30","latestIssueDate":"2021-05-11","expirationDate":"2021-11-29","inactiveDate":"2022-01-28"},{"number":"882611","type":"Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)","status":"Inactive","businessName":"116  S 12TH STREET LLC","revenueCode":"3121","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2021-12-03","latestIssueDate":"2024-08-16","expirationDate":"2024-12-02","inactiveDate":"2025-01-31"},{"number":"1008492","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"116 S 12TH STREET LLC","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":2,"issuedDate":"2026-05-26","latestIssueDate":"2026-05-26","expirationDate":"2027-05-25","inactiveDate":null}],"units":2,"signals":[{"kind":"transition-activity","level":"watch","title":"Recent transition activity","summary":"The property has an unusually active paper trail worth monitoring for the next permit, inspection, deed, or listing.","evidence":["8 permit events since 2023"],"caveat":"Record activity alone does not establish that a sale or redevelopment is planned."},{"kind":"permit-mismatch","level":"watch","title":"Assessment/permit mismatch","summary":"The assessment jumped 31% in 2027, but no matching permit appears in the property timeline.","evidence":["assessment moved from $550,000 to $718,400","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":"Use permit #704773: COMPLETED. The history also contains “CO- NEW USE OCCUPIED PRE-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":"violations","level":"attention","title":"An unsafe-building history still deserves the repair file","finding":"The fetched record shows 0 open and 15 historical violations across 2 cases.","why":"The aggregate currently shows zero open violations, so a historical unsafe/imminently-dangerous row is not a current hazard finding. The repair or demolition permit, final inspection, and case closure are the evidence that resolves the former designation.","action":"Review the Make Safe/repair permit, final inspection, and case closure.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/violation-and-order-types/"},{"id":"building-certifications","level":"attention","title":"A life-safety certification appears expired","finding":"Fire Alarm Certification: Certified through Mar 8, 2025","why":"Fire-protection certifications apply to the named system and inspection period only; they are not a whole-building safety certificate. Philadelphia generally requires annual sprinkler, standpipe, fire-alarm, special-hazard, and emergency-power inspections where those systems exist.","action":"Request the correction/reinspection and current filed certificate.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/maintenance-certifications/fire-protection-certifications/"},{"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":"managing-agent","level":"verify","title":"Tax mail goes outside Philadelphia; owner residence still needs verification","finding":"OPA mails the property tax record outside Philadelphia (1882 AUTUMN LEAF LN, HUNTINGDON VALLEY PA, 19006).","why":"A tax mailing destination does not establish where the owner lives. If a rental owner lives outside Philadelphia, the City requires a managing agent with a Philadelphia mailing address; the owner remains legally responsible.","action":"Verify the buyer’s residence and, if the buyer will live outside Philadelphia, identify the Philadelphia managing agent on the new license application.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/rent-or-sell-property/get-a-rental-license/"},{"id":"lead","level":"verify","title":"Lead compliance is a separate record","finding":"OPA records a 1900 build year; BlockReport does not receive the Health Department’s unit-level lead certificate file.","why":"Philadelphia requires covered pre-March-1978 rentals to be certified lead-safe or lead-free for a new or renewed lease and for a new or renewed Rental License. A certificate is unit-specific; a renovation does not by itself create an exemption.","action":"Request the current lead certificate or City exemption for every dwelling unit.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/documents/lead-and-healthy-homes-resources-for-landlords/"},{"id":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"4 failed, 4 passed, and 1 CLOSED investigation outcome are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on Aug 31, 2023.","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":"Pawn Shop #287679: Inactive since Mar 1, 2018; Food Preparing and Serving #513144: Inactive since Dec 22, 2012; Food Preparing and Serving #795895: Inactive since Jan 28, 2022; Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) #882611: Inactive since Jan 31, 2025","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":"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/"}]}