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SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. Amendment (10/8/2020). Change the framing at the space to support moving mechanical AHU's in sides above the spaces. Now showing metal joists with plywood and metal studs (due to floor not being leveled). Mechanical now with an access hatch."},{"number":"PP-2020-001116","date":"2020-05-29","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-01-22","scope":"? Furnish and install [7] Water Closets, [1] Urinal, [4] Lavatories, [2] Floor Drains, [1] Mop Sink, [1] Electric Water Cooler, [1] Water Heater, , [1] Area Drain. ? Provide labor and material to extend from sanitary from 5? from building. ? All excavation, backfill and concrete is to be done by others ? Provide labor and material to extend from domestic cold water from 5? from building ? Furnish and install gas piping from meter location to HVAC equipment and water heater. Amended 1-22-2019 - The Water Service and Sewer Connection has been added to our scope of work. There will be a 2\" Domestic Cold Water with Ferrule from PWD and a new 6\" Sewer Connection."},{"number":"EP-2020-001314","date":"2020-06-09","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2020-06-17","scope":"For the installation of a 200 amp temporary service for a construction site per 2017 NEC."},{"number":"FP-2020-000952","date":"2020-07-23","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-01-22","scope":"For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13 (using a new 4\" fire service line coming in from East Westmoreland Street as per approved PWD Utility Plan dated 7/29/19 and a new 4\" backflow device) throughout a new single-story detached structured used as Group A-3 (gymnasium), as per plans and hydraulic calculations; see CP-2020-000975 for new construction permit."},{"number":"EP-2020-007239","date":"2020-10-06","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-01-20","scope":"1 SILENT KNIGHT 10 ZONE CONVENTIONAL CONTROL PANEL 4 MANUAL PULL STATIONS 1 SMOKE DETECTOR 9- AUDIO/ VISUAL HORN/STROBES 1 WEATHER RESISTANT AUDIO/ VISUAL HORN/STROBE 4 VISUAL STROBES AS PER 2016 NFPA 72"},{"number":"EP-2020-003397","date":"2020-10-15","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2020-12-15","scope":"New construction of a gym and fitness center. Electrical scope of work consisting of a 208/120-volt 600-amp service/MDP, 250-amp sub panel and a 60-amp sub panel. New LED lighting throughout, emergency lighting and exit signs. General use receptacles as well as dedicated receptacles for cardio equipment and vending machines. HVAC equipment feeds. Low voltage/data rough wiring and terminations as per 2017 nec."},{"number":"MP-2020-005161","date":"2020-11-04","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-01-21","scope":"For the installation of a mechanical system to include registers/diffusers, supply/exhaust ductwork, appliances, and all other work as per approved plans."},{"number":"EP-2020-008307","date":"2020-11-25","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-01-20","scope":"Low Voltage Access control System 2- Keri NXT 4 door controllers 8- proximity readers 8- electric locks 1- goose neck for garage overhead door Video Surveillance System ( cameras) 24- cameras 1- 32 network recorder 1-32\" monitor Burglar Alarm System 3- doors 5- motion 1- control panel 1- keypad 1- siren As per 2017 NEC"},{"number":"ZP-2020-007496","date":"2021-01-05","work":"Parking Only","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"For the reduction from (26) to (16) accessory off street parking spaces including two (2) ADA van-accessible spaces. Size and location as shown on plan."}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Parking Only"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"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/"},{"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/"},{"id":"building-certifications","level":"clear","title":"Filed system certifications are current in this dataset","finding":"Sprinkler Certification: Certified through Sep 9, 2026","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":"Confirm the certificate covers every applicable system and remains accepted by L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/maintenance-certifications/fire-protection-certifications/"}],"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/"}]}