1017 Mifflin Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1017 Mifflin Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 26 permits, all closed, and 7 violations, 1 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 1017 Mifflin Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2025Completed
Replace 30 gal gas water heater.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
Replacement of 40 gal gas water heater
- Plumbing permit Feb 2023Completed
Replace 3/4 water service
- Plumbing permit Jun 2022Completed
Sewer repair: curb trap, fresh air inlet, house drain
- Plumbing permit Jan 2017Completed
Repalce 5" lateral to main in street (sfd)pa20170162048 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"
- Electrical permit Dec 2014Completed
10 lights,16 rec,4 gfci rec,4 smokes,2 co/smoke,dishwasher,gb heater,dryer receptacle,8 switches,2-3way switches,100amp airal service per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Administrative permit Oct 2013Completed
Amend ap#452882 to change estimated value from $5,500.00 to $55,000.00
- Administrative permit Oct 2013Completed
Amend ap#474453 to change estimated value from $5,500.00 to $55,000.00
- Alteration permit Jun 2013Completed
Applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated february, 2007. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties." separate permits required for plumbing, electrical and mechanical work
- Mechanical permit Apr 2013Completed
Install 90% gas furnace with air and related duct work
- Electrical permit Apr 2013Completed
100a service, 30 dup recepts, 20 switches, 20 hi hats, 5 smoke detectors as per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Electrical permit Apr 2013Completed
100a service, 30 dup recepts, 20 switches, 20 hi hats, 5 smoke detectors as per 2008 nec (sfd)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.9 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Lukoil 69728, 2101 S 11th St (1,000 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,300 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,950 ft
Philadelphia Ship Repair Llc and 4 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
750 ft
Southwark Sch (750 ft), South Philadelphia HS (1,750 ft), Key Francis Scott Sch (2,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.6 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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