{"asOf":"2026-07-11T07:20:46.133Z","block":"200-299 S 13TH ST","blockUrl":"https://blockreport.homes/block/200-299-s-13th-st","address":"261 S 13TH ST","parcelNumber":"883705600","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=883705600","ownerType":"absentee","kind":"hotel","isHouse":false,"residential":false,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingClass":"HOTEL 10-14 STY MASONRY","useLabel":"Hotel","owner":"SHREE SAI SIDDHI SPRUCE L","coOwner":null,"marketValue":17944000,"livableArea":49200,"yearBuilt":1900,"lastSale":{"price":1,"date":"2015-10-26T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":21,"violations":[{"number":"3913629","date":"2016-04-26","code":"A-901.13/2","title":"PENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFO","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"3913628","date":"2016-04-26","code":"A-501.1/3","title":"PERME- REQUIRED TO CORR VIOL","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"3913627","date":"2016-04-26","code":"A-301.1/51","title":"PERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"3926705","date":"2016-05-06","code":"A-501.1/3","title":"PERME- REQUIRED TO CORR VIOL","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"3926706","date":"2016-05-06","code":"A-901.13/2","title":"PENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFO","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"3926704","date":"2016-05-06","code":"A-301.1/51","title":"PERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"3999570","date":"2016-07-06","code":"A-901.13/1","title":"PENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"3999568","date":"2016-07-06","code":"A-301.1/54","title":"PERMP- INST NEW PLUMBING","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"3999569","date":"2016-07-06","code":"A-504.1/6","title":"SWO- CONSTR W/O PLUMB PERMIT","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"4156055","date":"2016-11-28","code":"A-104.1/1","title":"WORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"4156056","date":"2016-11-28","code":"A-104.1/5","title":"DEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTR","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"4156057","date":"2016-11-28","code":"A-302.10/31","title":"PERMB- STANDPIPE NOT EXTENDED","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"4156058","date":"2016-11-28","code":"A-504.1/1","title":"STOP WORK ORDER","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"4742501","date":"2018-07-13","code":"FC-13-904.5","title":"WET CHEMICAL SYSTEM TEST","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"4742505","date":"2018-07-13","code":"FC-13-915","title":"CERTIFICATION","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"4742504","date":"2018-07-13","code":"FC-13-907.51","title":"PULL STATION SIGNS","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"4742503","date":"2018-07-13","code":"FC-13-907.5","title":"MANUAL FIRE ALARM BOXES","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"4742502","date":"2018-07-13","code":"FC-13-906.7","title":"EXTINGUISHER MOUNTED","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2021-006910","date":"2021-01-19","code":"FC-13-408.12","title":"HIGH RISE LICENSE REQUIRED","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2022-03-05","resolution":"COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED"},{"number":"VI-2021-053130","date":"2021-08-04","code":"FC-13-2703.7.1","title":"SMOKING PROHIBITED","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2023-05-06","resolution":"COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR"},{"number":"VI-2021-053129","date":"2021-08-04","code":"FC-13-2703.5","title":"NFPA 704 SIGNS","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2023-05-06","resolution":"COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR"},{"number":"VI-2021-053128","date":"2021-08-04","code":"FC-13-404.2","title":"FIRE SAFETY/EVACUATION PLAN","status":"CLOSED","resolutionDate":"2023-07-19","resolution":"CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN"},{"number":"VI-2021-053127","date":"2021-08-04","code":"FC-13-915","title":"CERTIFICATION","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2023-06-13","resolution":"COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED"},{"number":"VI-2021-053126","date":"2021-08-04","code":"FC-13-901.6","title":"FIRE SYSTEMS MAINTAINED","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2023-06-13","resolution":"COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED"},{"number":"VI-2021-053132","date":"2021-08-04","code":"FC-13-1008.2.5","title":"EXIT DOORS SELF CLOSING/LATCHING","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2023-05-06","resolution":"COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR"},{"number":"VI-2021-053131","date":"2021-08-04","code":"FC-13-605.3.1","title":"LABELING","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2023-05-06","resolution":"COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR"},{"number":"VI-2023-008021","date":"2023-02-07","code":"PM15-315.2","title":"FACADES","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2023-06-22","resolution":"COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED"},{"number":"VI-2023-053728","date":"2023-07-19","code":"A-301.1/51","title":"ALTER ELECTRICAL WIRING","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2023-053725","date":"2023-07-19","code":"A-301.1.5","title":"ZONING AND USE REGISTRATION PERMITS","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2023-053734","date":"2023-07-19","code":"F-406.2","title":"EMPLOYEE TRAINING FREQUENCY\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2023-053694","date":"2023-07-19","code":"F-404.2.1","title":"FIRE EVACUATION PLANS\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2023-053698","date":"2023-07-19","code":"F-404.2.2","title":"FIRE SAFETY PLANS\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2023-053702","date":"2023-07-19","code":"LO-1","title":"FAIL OBTAIN LICENSE\n","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2023-07-21","resolution":"COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED"},{"number":"VI-2023-053724","date":"2023-07-19","code":"F-912.7","title":"FDC INSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE\n","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2023-08-30","resolution":"COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR"},{"number":"VI-2023-098893","date":"2023-12-27","code":"A-301.1/50","title":"NEW ELECTRICAL WIRING","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2024-06-29","resolution":"COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED"},{"number":"VI-2023-099321","date":"2023-12-29","code":"A-301.1/2","title":"ADDITION","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2024-06-29","resolution":"COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED"},{"number":"VI-2023-096528","date":"2023-12-12","code":null,"title":null,"status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2024-07-26","resolution":"COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED"},{"number":"VI-2023-096527","date":"2023-12-12","code":null,"title":null,"status":"CLOSED","resolutionDate":"2024-07-31","resolution":"CLOSED - WRITTEN IN ERROR"},{"number":"VI-2023-097504","date":"2023-12-19","code":"F-313.1","title":"FUELED EQUIPMENT\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2023-097505","date":"2023-12-19","code":"F-313.1.1","title":"REMOVAL\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2024-096087","date":"2024-12-03","code":"LR-1","title":"CAL LICENSE OBTAIN","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2025-02-10","resolution":"COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED"},{"number":"VI-2026-021529","date":"2026-04-15","code":"F-509.1.1","title":"UTILITY IDENTIFICATION\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2026-021534","date":"2026-04-15","code":"F-906.7","title":"FIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2026-021552","date":"2026-04-15","code":"F-315.3.1","title":"CEILING CLEARANCE\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2026-021527","date":"2026-04-15","code":"F-315.3.3","title":"EQUIPMENT ROOMS\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2026-021531","date":"2026-04-15","code":"F-5003.5","title":"HAZARD IDENTIFICATION SIGNS\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2026-021437","date":"2026-04-15","code":"F-404.2.1","title":"FIRE EVACUATION PLANS\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2026-021548","date":"2026-04-15","code":"F-1008.3.1","title":"GENERAL ILLUMINATION\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2026-021539","date":"2026-04-15","code":"F-701.2","title":"FIRE RESISTANCE RATED CONSTRUCTION\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2026-021428","date":"2026-04-15","code":"F-901.6.4","title":"PERIODIC TESTING\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2026-021432","date":"2026-04-15","code":"F-901.6","title":"INSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2026-021435","date":"2026-04-15","code":"F-903.5","title":"SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2026-021436","date":"2026-04-15","code":"F-1203.4.3","title":"RECORDS\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2026-021503","date":"2026-04-15","code":"F-1104.28.1","title":"EXIT DOOR RATING\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2026-021506","date":"2026-04-15","code":"F-106.8","title":"OBSTRUCTIONS\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"4957617","date":"2019-02-21","code":"A-302.11/1","title":"PERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP","status":null,"resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}],"violationCases":[{"number":"529970","type":"CONSTRUCTION SERVICES","priority":"CONSTRUCTION SERVICES","responsibility":"DCC","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2016-04-27","completedDate":"2016-07-12","violations":[{"number":"3913629","date":"2016-04-26","code":"A-901.13/2","title":"PENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFO","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"3913628","date":"2016-04-26","code":"A-501.1/3","title":"PERME- REQUIRED TO CORR VIOL","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"3913627","date":"2016-04-26","code":"A-301.1/51","title":"PERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}]},{"number":"531842","type":"CONSTRUCTION SERVICES","priority":"CONSTRUCTION SERVICES","responsibility":"DCC","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2016-05-06","completedDate":"2016-07-12","violations":[{"number":"3926705","date":"2016-05-06","code":"A-501.1/3","title":"PERME- REQUIRED TO CORR VIOL","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"3926706","date":"2016-05-06","code":"A-901.13/2","title":"PENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFO","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"3926704","date":"2016-05-06","code":"A-301.1/51","title":"PERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}]},{"number":"542894","type":"CONSTRUCTION SERVICES","priority":"CONSTRUCTION SERVICES","responsibility":"DCC","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2016-07-06","completedDate":"2016-08-17","violations":[{"number":"3999570","date":"2016-07-06","code":"A-901.13/1","title":"PENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"3999568","date":"2016-07-06","code":"A-301.1/54","title":"PERMP- INST NEW PLUMBING","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"3999569","date":"2016-07-06","code":"A-504.1/6","title":"SWO- CONSTR W/O PLUMB PERMIT","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}]},{"number":"565027","type":"CONSTRUCTION SERVICES","priority":"CONSTRUCTION SERVICES","responsibility":"DCC","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2016-11-28","completedDate":"2016-12-06","violations":[{"number":"4156055","date":"2016-11-28","code":"A-104.1/1","title":"WORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"4156056","date":"2016-11-28","code":"A-104.1/5","title":"DEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTR","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"4156057","date":"2016-11-28","code":"A-302.10/31","title":"PERMB- STANDPIPE NOT EXTENDED","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"4156058","date":"2016-11-28","code":"A-504.1/1","title":"STOP WORK ORDER","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}]},{"number":"644335","type":"STANDARD","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"BU","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2018-07-17","completedDate":"2018-09-11","violations":[{"number":"4742501","date":"2018-07-13","code":"FC-13-904.5","title":"WET CHEMICAL SYSTEM TEST","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"4742505","date":"2018-07-13","code":"FC-13-915","title":"CERTIFICATION","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"4742504","date":"2018-07-13","code":"FC-13-907.51","title":"PULL STATION SIGNS","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"4742503","date":"2018-07-13","code":"FC-13-907.5","title":"MANUAL FIRE ALARM BOXES","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"4742502","date":"2018-07-13","code":"FC-13-906.7","title":"EXTINGUISHER MOUNTED","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}]},{"number":"CF-2021-009257","type":"NOTICE OF VIOLATION","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"FIRE SAFETY INVESTIGATOR","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2021-02-09","completedDate":"2022-03-05","violations":[{"number":"VI-2021-006910","date":"2021-01-19","code":"FC-13-408.12","title":"HIGH RISE LICENSE REQUIRED","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2022-03-05","resolution":"COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED"}]},{"number":"CF-2021-073600","type":"NOTICE OF VIOLATION","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"FIRE SAFETY INVESTIGATOR","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2021-08-05","completedDate":"2023-07-21","violations":[{"number":"VI-2021-053130","date":"2021-08-04","code":"FC-13-2703.7.1","title":"SMOKING PROHIBITED","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2023-05-06","resolution":"COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR"},{"number":"VI-2021-053129","date":"2021-08-04","code":"FC-13-2703.5","title":"NFPA 704 SIGNS","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2023-05-06","resolution":"COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR"},{"number":"VI-2021-053128","date":"2021-08-04","code":"FC-13-404.2","title":"FIRE SAFETY/EVACUATION PLAN","status":"CLOSED","resolutionDate":"2023-07-19","resolution":"CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN"},{"number":"VI-2021-053127","date":"2021-08-04","code":"FC-13-915","title":"CERTIFICATION","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2023-06-13","resolution":"COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED"},{"number":"VI-2021-053126","date":"2021-08-04","code":"FC-13-901.6","title":"FIRE SYSTEMS MAINTAINED","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2023-06-13","resolution":"COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED"},{"number":"VI-2021-053132","date":"2021-08-04","code":"FC-13-1008.2.5","title":"EXIT DOORS SELF CLOSING/LATCHING","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2023-05-06","resolution":"COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR"},{"number":"VI-2021-053131","date":"2021-08-04","code":"FC-13-605.3.1","title":"LABELING","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2023-05-06","resolution":"COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR"}]},{"number":"CF-2023-010337","type":"NOTICE OF VIOLATION","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"AUDITS AND INVESTIGATIONS BUILDING CERTS","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2023-02-07","completedDate":"2023-06-22","violations":[{"number":"VI-2023-008021","date":"2023-02-07","code":"PM15-315.2","title":"FACADES","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2023-06-22","resolution":"COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED"}]},{"number":"CF-2023-070935","type":"NOTICE OF VIOLATION","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"QOL FIRE SAFETY INVESTIGATOR","status":"IN VIOLATION","createdDate":"2023-07-21","completedDate":null,"violations":[{"number":"VI-2023-053728","date":"2023-07-19","code":"A-301.1/51","title":"ALTER ELECTRICAL WIRING","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2023-053725","date":"2023-07-19","code":"A-301.1.5","title":"ZONING AND USE REGISTRATION PERMITS","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2023-053734","date":"2023-07-19","code":"F-406.2","title":"EMPLOYEE TRAINING FREQUENCY\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2023-053694","date":"2023-07-19","code":"F-404.2.1","title":"FIRE EVACUATION PLANS\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2023-053698","date":"2023-07-19","code":"F-404.2.2","title":"FIRE SAFETY PLANS\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2023-053702","date":"2023-07-19","code":"LO-1","title":"FAIL OBTAIN LICENSE\n","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2023-07-21","resolution":"COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED"},{"number":"VI-2023-053724","date":"2023-07-19","code":"F-912.7","title":"FDC INSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE\n","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2023-08-30","resolution":"COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR"}]},{"number":"CF-2023-123149","type":"NOTICE OF VIOLATION","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"CONSTRUCTION COMPLAINT INVESTIGATOR","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2023-12-04","completedDate":"2024-06-29","violations":[{"number":"VI-2023-098893","date":"2023-12-27","code":"A-301.1/50","title":"NEW ELECTRICAL WIRING","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2024-06-29","resolution":"COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED"},{"number":"VI-2023-099321","date":"2023-12-29","code":"A-301.1/2","title":"ADDITION","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2024-06-29","resolution":"COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED"}]},{"number":"CF-2023-126505","type":"NOTICE OF VIOLATION","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"BUILDING COURTS","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2023-12-14","completedDate":"2024-09-25","violations":[{"number":"VI-2023-096528","date":"2023-12-12","code":null,"title":null,"status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2024-07-26","resolution":"COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED"},{"number":"VI-2023-096527","date":"2023-12-12","code":null,"title":null,"status":"CLOSED","resolutionDate":"2024-07-31","resolution":"CLOSED - WRITTEN IN ERROR"}]},{"number":"CF-2023-127730","type":"NOTICE OF VIOLATION","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"QOL FIRE SAFETY INVESTIGATOR","status":"IN VIOLATION - COURT","createdDate":"2023-12-19","completedDate":null,"violations":[{"number":"VI-2023-097504","date":"2023-12-19","code":"F-313.1","title":"FUELED EQUIPMENT\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2023-097505","date":"2023-12-19","code":"F-313.1.1","title":"REMOVAL\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}]},{"number":"CF-2024-124502","type":"NOTICE OF VIOLATION","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"BUSINESS COMPLIANCE INVESTIGATOR","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2024-12-04","completedDate":"2025-02-10","violations":[{"number":"VI-2024-096087","date":"2024-12-03","code":"LR-1","title":"CAL LICENSE OBTAIN","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2025-02-10","resolution":"COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED"}]},{"number":"CF-2026-035584","type":"NOTICE OF VIOLATION","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"QOL FIRE SAFETY INVESTIGATOR","status":"IN VIOLATION","createdDate":"2026-04-15","completedDate":null,"violations":[{"number":"VI-2026-021529","date":"2026-04-15","code":"F-509.1.1","title":"UTILITY IDENTIFICATION\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2026-021534","date":"2026-04-15","code":"F-906.7","title":"FIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2026-021552","date":"2026-04-15","code":"F-315.3.1","title":"CEILING CLEARANCE\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2026-021527","date":"2026-04-15","code":"F-315.3.3","title":"EQUIPMENT ROOMS\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2026-021531","date":"2026-04-15","code":"F-5003.5","title":"HAZARD IDENTIFICATION SIGNS\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2026-021437","date":"2026-04-15","code":"F-404.2.1","title":"FIRE EVACUATION PLANS\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2026-021548","date":"2026-04-15","code":"F-1008.3.1","title":"GENERAL ILLUMINATION\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2026-021539","date":"2026-04-15","code":"F-701.2","title":"FIRE RESISTANCE RATED CONSTRUCTION\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2026-021428","date":"2026-04-15","code":"F-901.6.4","title":"PERIODIC TESTING\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2026-021432","date":"2026-04-15","code":"F-901.6","title":"INSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2026-021435","date":"2026-04-15","code":"F-903.5","title":"SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2026-021436","date":"2026-04-15","code":"F-1203.4.3","title":"RECORDS\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2026-021503","date":"2026-04-15","code":"F-1104.28.1","title":"EXIT DOOR RATING\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2026-021506","date":"2026-04-15","code":"F-106.8","title":"OBSTRUCTIONS\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}]},{"number":"897854","type":null,"priority":null,"responsibility":null,"status":"CLOSED","createdDate":null,"completedDate":null,"violations":[{"number":"4957617","date":"2019-02-21","code":"A-302.11/1","title":"PERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP","status":null,"resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}]}],"violYears":[{"y":2016,"n":13,"worst":null},{"y":2018,"n":5,"worst":null},{"y":2019,"n":1,"worst":null},{"y":2021,"n":8,"worst":null},{"y":2023,"n":14,"worst":null},{"y":2024,"n":1,"worst":null},{"y":2026,"n":14,"worst":null}],"investigations":[{"caseNumber":"529970","date":"2016-04-26","type":"EP_ELEC","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"531842","date":"2016-05-06","type":"EP_ELEC","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"542894","date":"2016-07-06","type":"BP_BLDG","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"542894","date":"2016-07-06","type":"BP_BLDG","status":"PASSED"},{"caseNumber":"529970","date":"2016-07-08","type":"EP_ELEC","status":"PASSED"},{"caseNumber":"531842","date":"2016-07-08","type":"EP_ELEC","status":"PASSED"},{"caseNumber":"542894","date":"2016-08-17","type":"BP_BLDG","status":"PASSED"},{"caseNumber":"565027","date":"2016-11-28","type":"BP_BLDG","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"565027","date":"2016-12-06","type":"BP_BLDG","status":"PASSED"},{"caseNumber":"644335","date":"2018-07-13","type":"CI INSP","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"644335","date":"2018-09-07","type":"CI INSP","status":"PASSED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2021-009257","date":"2021-02-09","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2021-009257","date":"2021-03-17","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2021-073600","date":"2021-08-05","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2021-073600","date":"2022-03-02","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2021-009257","date":"2022-03-05","type":null,"status":"PASSED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2023-010337","date":"2023-02-07","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2023-010337","date":"2023-05-01","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2021-073600","date":"2023-05-06","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2023-010337","date":"2023-06-22","type":null,"status":"PASSED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2023-070935","date":"2023-07-21","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2021-073600","date":"2023-07-21","type":null,"status":"PASSED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2023-070935","date":"2023-08-30","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2023-070935","date":"2023-10-05","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2023-126505","date":"2023-12-14","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2023-127730","date":"2023-12-19","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2023-123149","date":"2023-12-30","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2023-126505","date":"2024-01-22","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2023-123149","date":"2024-02-09","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2023-126505","date":"2024-02-26","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2023-123149","date":"2024-06-29","type":null,"status":"PASSED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2023-126505","date":"2024-07-31","type":null,"status":"PASSED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2024-124502","date":"2024-12-04","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2024-124502","date":"2025-02-10","type":null,"status":"PASSED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2026-035584","date":"2026-04-15","type":null,"status":"FAILED"}],"inspYears":[{"y":2016,"fails":4,"passes":5},{"y":2018,"fails":1,"passes":1},{"y":2021,"fails":3,"passes":0},{"y":2022,"fails":1,"passes":1},{"y":2023,"fails":9,"passes":2},{"y":2024,"fails":4,"passes":2},{"y":2025,"fails":0,"passes":1},{"y":2026,"fails":1,"passes":0}],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.94688193104314,"lng":-75.16241652314035,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.162292279,39.946989681],[-75.162344194,39.94675002],[-75.162540904,39.94677406],[-75.162488577,39.947014081],[-75.162292279,39.946989681]]]},"liDistrict":null,"certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":false,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19107","beds":null,"baths":null,"stories":9,"lotArea":4840,"zoning":"RMX3","grade":"C","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"3","intCond":"3","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"1650 MARKET ST 36TH FL, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19103","mailOut":false,"appeals":[{"type":"Zoning board appeal","grounds":"PERMIT FOR INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED LETTERS SIGN ON MARQUEE (8.57 SQ FT.)","status":"OPEN","outcome":"Granted","date":"2018-06-27","number":"33846","relatedPermit":"868346"},{"type":"LIRB-C Other L&I","grounds":"See Attached\nCase number SC2023008","status":"Closed","outcome":"Complete","date":"2024-08-14","number":"HA-2023-001245","relatedPermit":null}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":0,"abated":true,"assessmentExemption":true,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2017,"v":3473500,"taxable":3473500},{"y":2018,"v":8004500,"taxable":8004500},{"y":2019,"v":19600000,"taxable":4920000},{"y":2020,"v":19600000,"taxable":4920000},{"y":2021,"v":19600000,"taxable":4920000},{"y":2022,"v":19600000,"taxable":4920000},{"y":2023,"v":17803700,"taxable":4736429},{"y":2024,"v":17803700,"taxable":4736429},{"y":2025,"v":17838600,"taxable":6212624},{"y":2027,"v":17944000,"taxable":6267726}],"taxNow":86964,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":true,"permits":[{"number":"681373","date":"2016-04-04","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-07-19","scope":"RAISE AND LOWER (300) SPRINKLER HEADS ON FLOORS 2ND THROUGH 12TH."},{"number":"689855","date":"2016-05-10","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":null,"scope":"INSTALL TEMP LIGHTS,RECEPTACLES AND CAMERAS. PROVIDE A 100K TEMP GENERATOR TO REFEED THE REQUIRED BLDG SERVICE TO FACILITATE THE REMOVAL OF THE EXISTING PECO SERVICE AND THE INSTALLATION OF THE NEW BLDG PECO ELECTRICAL SERVICE EQUIPMENT PER 2008 NEC (HOTEL)CC DISTRICT"},{"number":"693310","date":"2016-06-17","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-06-21","scope":"FOR EXTENSION OF AN EXISTING NFPA 13 FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN BASEMENT & 1ST FLOOR AS PER PLANS. FOR INSTALATION OF A NEW PUMP AS PER PLANS."},{"number":"710798","date":"2016-08-02","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-05-14","scope":"INSTALL 2-HOOD SYSTEMS (1) TYPE 1 SYSTEMS W/ POLLUTION CONTROL ATTACHED. (1) TYPE 11 DISHWASHER HOOD W/FAN. 1- CAPTIVE AIRE CORE (UL300) FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. SEPARATE PERMIT REQ'D FOR ANY ELEC., PLUMB. & FIRESUPP WORK."},{"number":"697273","date":"2016-08-26","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-07-19","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A MECHANICAL SYSTEM TO INCLUDE EIGHT (8) CONDENSING UNITS ON THE ROOF, NEW REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ** ABATEMENT OF ASBESTOS REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF ANY WORK**"},{"number":"702415","date":"2016-08-30","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"EXPIRED","completedDate":null,"scope":"REMOVE 6 EXISTING CELLULAR ANTENNAS AND ASSOCIATED ELECTRONICS INSTALL 6 NEW ANTENNAS & NEW ELECTRONICS INSTALL 3 NEW SURGE PROTECTORS 3-48 VDC POWER CABLES & 1 FIBER OPTIC CABLE BETWEEN ROOF TOP EQUIP & AT&T EQUIP ON GROUND GLOOR AS PER 2008 NEC (CC DISTRICT)"},{"number":"718366","date":"2016-09-12","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-02-22","scope":"AMEND BUILDING PERMIT #636098 TO REFLECT LEGAL CHANGE OF ADDRESS FOR THIS PROPERTY PER THE ATTACHED RECORDED DEED 261 SOUTH 13TH STREET (FORMERLY KNOW AS 1233 SPRUCE STREET)"},{"number":"718361","date":"2016-09-16","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-07-17","scope":"AMEND BUILDING PERMIT #626402 TO REFLECT LEGAL CHANGE OF ADDRESS FOR THIS PROPERTY PER TH ATTACHED RECORDED DEED 261 SOUTH 13TH STREET (FORMERLY KNOWN AS 1233 SPRUCE STREET)"},{"number":"696828","date":"2016-10-11","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-06-21","scope":"INSTALLATION OF NEW SERVICE, BRANCH WIRING LIGHTS, RECEPTACLES. EXTERIOR LIGHTING, GENERATOR SUB PANELS, VOICE AND DATA PLENUM RATED CAT 5, CCTV, WIRING BAS WIRING FOR HVAC CONTROLS AS PER 2008 NEC (CC DISTRICT)"},{"number":"739751","date":"2016-11-29","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-06-06","scope":"RAISE AND REPLACE MAIN THAT WAS IN WAY OF DEMO WORK AND REPLACE UP TO 20 HEADS. NO WORK TO OUTSIDE OF BULDING."},{"number":"736307","date":"2016-12-19","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-07-17","scope":"AMEND BLDG PERMIT 693310 TO INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF A NEW 6\" FIRE SERVICE LINE AS SHOWN ON PLANS."},{"number":"777930","date":"2017-04-25","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-01-11","scope":"INSTALL 3\" WATER SERVICE TO FOUNDATION WALL SELF CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED\",\"ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION\""},{"number":"781894","date":"2017-08-24","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-07-19","scope":"TO AMEND PERMIT# 626402 FOR LAYOUT REVISIONS THROUGHOUT, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEE APP# 718361 FOR AMENDMENT TO REFLECT LEGAL CHANGE OF ADDRESS FROM 1233 SPRUCE STREET TO 261 S. 13TH STREET."},{"number":"807593","date":"2017-08-24","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-09-20","scope":"ALTERATIONS:EXTERIOR PLUMBING; 12-STORY HOTEL; 10\" SEWER LATERAL & 10INCH TRAP FRESH AIR INLET PA20172041333 \"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\" - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004"},{"number":"831007","date":"2017-12-22","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-04-16","scope":"REMOVE THREE ANTENNAS AND SIX RRH EQUIPMENT. INSTALL 3 LTE ANTENNAS 9 RRH 3 DC POWER CABLES REUSE EXSITING DC6 PROTECTION AND FIBER CABLE AS PER 2008 NEC (CC DISTRICT)"},{"number":"831946","date":"2018-03-02","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-03-02","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED, WALL SIGN AND TWO (2) STATICALLY-ILLUMINATED SIGN FACES ON AN EXISTING MARQUEE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS AND APPLICATION. SIGNS ACCESSORY TO EXISTING VISITOR ACCOMMODATIONS."},{"number":"848227","date":"2018-03-02","work":"Sign","type":"BP_SIGN","description":"SIGN PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-07-17","scope":"INSTALL TWO SETS 13-1/2\" X 7'10\" ILLUM LETTERS ON EXISTING MARQUEE (8.57SQFT EACH), AND ONE 2'X2' SINGLE-FACE NON-ILLUM PLAQUE (4SQFT). CONNECT TO EXISTING ELECTRIC."},{"number":"858246","date":"2018-03-12","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-05-01","scope":"TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR BASEMENT THROUGH 12TH FLOOR"},{"number":"868346","date":"2018-07-02","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-07-02","scope":"ONE (1) STATICALLY-ILLUMINATED SIGN FACE ON AN EXISTING MARQUEE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS AND APPLICATION. SIGNS ACCESSORY TO EXISTING VISITOR ACCOMMODATIONS."},{"number":"897854","date":"2018-08-16","work":"Sign","type":"General","description":"General Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2021-04-21","scope":"INSTALL ONE SET 13-1/8\"X7'10\" ILLUM LETTERS ON EXISTING MARQUEE (8.57 SQ FT). CONNECT TO EXISTING ELECTRIC.(DETAILS AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN)"},{"number":"EP-2024-001507","date":"2024-02-16","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-04-19","scope":"EXTERIOR WIRING CORRECTION FOR OUTSIDE HEATERS AT STREETERIES"}],"storyTag":"Improved","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning/use"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Sign"},{"y":2021,"k":"viol","w":"8 L&I violations"},{"y":2023,"k":"viol","w":"14 L&I violations"},{"y":2023,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 9 failed, 2 passed"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2024,"k":"viol","w":"L&I violation"},{"y":2024,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 4 failed, 2 passed"},{"y":2024,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal complete"},{"y":2025,"k":"insp","w":"Inspection passed"},{"y":2026,"k":"viol","w":"14 L&I violations"},{"y":2026,"k":"insp","w":"Inspection failed"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"771754","type":"Sidewalk Cafe","status":"Active","businessName":"Libertine","revenueCode":"3123","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2018-04-06","latestIssueDate":"2026-06-24","expirationDate":"2027-04-05","inactiveDate":null},{"number":"776077","type":"Dumpster License - Private Property","status":"Active","businessName":"Shree Sai Siddhi Restaurant LLC","revenueCode":"3230","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2018-05-09","latestIssueDate":"2018-05-09","expirationDate":null,"inactiveDate":null},{"number":"779501","type":"Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)","status":"Expired","businessName":"Shree Sai Siddhi Restaurant LLC","revenueCode":"3121","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2018-06-07","latestIssueDate":"2025-07-23","expirationDate":"2026-06-06","inactiveDate":null},{"number":"874601","type":"High Rise","status":"Active","businessName":"Shree Sai Siddhi Spruce, LLC","revenueCode":"3629","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2021-08-05","latestIssueDate":"2025-06-24","expirationDate":"2026-08-04","inactiveDate":null},{"number":"0991333","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"Shree Sai Siddhi Spruce, LLC","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Hotel","units":121,"issuedDate":"2025-10-16","latestIssueDate":"2025-10-16","expirationDate":"2026-10-15","inactiveDate":null}],"units":121,"signals":[{"kind":"record-pressure","level":"elevated","title":"Records to verify together","summary":"More than one separately dated public record deserves a current-status check.","evidence":["21 open L&I violations","failed L&I inspection activity in 2021, 2023, 2024, 2026"],"caveat":"A screening signal, not a foreclosure prediction. Tax entries are historical and must be verified with Philadelphia Revenue."},{"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":["1 permit event since 2023","1 zoning/board appeal since 2023"],"caveat":"Record activity alone does not establish that a sale or redevelopment is planned."}],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Use permit #831946: 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":"2 permits not marked completed: 702415 (EXPIRED), 897854 (Expired). At least one row also carries a completion date, so the City fields conflict.","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":"violations","level":"attention","title":"21 open L&I violations","finding":"56 violation rows are retained in the City ledger.","why":"Open notices can accrue fees, block permits or license renewal, and move to court or collection. Standard initial notices generally have a 30-day appeal window; unsafe or imminently-dangerous notices have a much shorter window.","action":"Read the notice—not only the summary status—and confirm reinspection, fees, and appeal posture with L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/violation-and-order-types/"},{"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":"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":"23 failed, 12 passed, and 0 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was FAILED on Apr 15, 2026.","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":"building-certifications","level":"verify","title":"A fire-system permit exists, but no annual certification matched","finding":"5 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":"business-license","level":"verify","title":"A historical business license is not current operating authority","finding":"Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) #779501: Expired","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":"deed-chain","level":"verify","title":"The latest nominal transfer is not a market sale—or a title opinion","finding":"The latest deed in the assembled record moved for nominal consideration.","why":"A $1 or nominal deed can be a valid family, estate, or entity transfer. It does not establish a sale price, clear title, or by itself prove a tangled title.","action":"Read the recorded deed and have the title search confirm every grantor, grantee, estate/probate step, lien, and authority to sell.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/property-lots-housing/get-a-copy-of-a-deed-or-other-recorded-document/"},{"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/"}]}