1013 Wallace Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1013 Wallace Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 6 permits, 5 not closed, and 22 violations, 4 open.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Philadelphia County?
- $832,750 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 1013 Wallace Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Residential building permit Oct 2026Issued
For the construction of a semi-detached structure with roof deck above the rear second floor portion accessed by the rear third floor. for use as single-family household living. as per approved plans. ****************************separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and fire-suppression work. *****************
- Residential building permit Oct 2026Issued
For the construction of a semi-detached structure with roof deck above the rear second floor portion accessed by the rear third floor. for use as single-family household living. as per approved plans. ****************************separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and fire-suppression work. *****************
- Zoning permit Dec 2025Issued
For the erection of a new three (3) story semi-detached structure with roof deck above the rear second floor portion accessed by the rear third floor. for use as single-family household living. size and location shown on the plan.
- Zoning permit Dec 2025Issued
For the erection of a new three (3) story semi-detached structure with roof deck above the rear second floor portion accessed by the rear third floor. for use as single-family household living. size and location shown on the plan. parcel d for the erection of a new three (3) story semi-detached structure with roof deck above the rear second floor portion accessed by the rear third floor. for use as single-family household living. size and location shown on the plan.
- Zoning permit Oct 2025Issued
For the relocation of lot lines to create two (2) lots (parcel “c”) and (parcel “d”) from two existing lots (parcel “a”:1021 wallace st) and (parcel “b”: 1019 wallace st). size and location as shown on the application/plan.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2017Completed
Footway, street opening 1-excess open, 5" lateral, house drain, house trap, fresh air inlet.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Richard Allen Homes, 1015 Parrish Dr (1,250 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,100 ft
Reading Viaduct and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,950 ft
National Chemical Laboratories Inc and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
550 ft
Spring Garden Sch (550 ft), Parkway Center City Middle College (1,400 ft), Kearny Gen Philip Sch (1,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.8 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
Conforming loan limit 2026
$832,750
Philadelphia County. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
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