1019 Borbeck Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1019 Borbeck Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 5 permits, all closed, and 18 violations.
- 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 1019 Borbeck Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. No open violations.
- Use permit Oct 2018Completed
Eliminate rear interior, off street parking space to resolve case # 596156
- Electrical permit Nov 2015Completed
Install and repair lighting and outlets in living room kitchen and basement per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Nov 2015Completed
Rerough water and drain lines to 6 fixtures (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Nov 2015Completed
For the complete demolition of an existing structure. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan. such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with code bulletin b-1302. any deviation will require an amended building permit.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2015Completed
Re rough drains for new tub and lavy sink - the installation will compy with the philadephia plubming code 2004
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40134, 7965 Verree Rd (1,250 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,250 ft
Avery Soabar Products Group and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
950 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
2,650 ft
Fox Chase Sch (2,650 ft), Tacony Academy CS (2,700 ft), Crossan Kennedy C Sch (2,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
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