1020 Race Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1020 Race Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 18 not closed, and 60 violations, 23 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 1020 Race Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
18 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 23 open violations.
- Commercial building permit Jun 2026Issued
For the interior and exterior alteration to an existingg structure (no alteration to the side walk and any porition encroach to the public right of way). all work to be done per approved plans and historical department approval. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- General permit Jun 2026Issued
Shelter platform permit- erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per engineered plans. see streets approval and phc
- Commercial building permit May 2026Issued
For facade repairs to existing building per approved plans.
- Plumbing permit May 2025Expired
Install backflow device
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Issued
Visitor accommodations
- General permit Feb 2025Completed
For the installation of one (1) static internally illuminated accessory wall sign. as per approved plans. for use as previously approved. separate electrical permit required for an electrical work.
- Zoning permit Jan 2025Completed
For the removal of all existing accessory signage and for the erection of one (1) static internally illuminated accessory wall sign. size and location as shown on plans.
- General permit Sep 2024Completed
For the erection of two (2) statically illuminated wall signs. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Commercial building permit Aug 2024Completed
To document the small repairs made to the roof, by patching the sheething with like in kind as per pa engineer report. no work proposed on this permit. to comply cf-2022-123306:
- Zoning permit Jul 2024Completed
For the erection of two (2) statically illuminated wall signs. size and location as shown in the application/plans.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Completed
Install 2 inch water service, 12 floor sinks, 9 floor drains, 4 lavatories, 4 water closets, 5 grease interceptors, 2 mop sinks, 6 hand sinks, 4 prep sinks, 3 three compartment sinks, 1 pre-rinse sink, 1 dishwasher, 1 tea urn, 1 ice bin, 1 backflow preventer, 2 sump pumps, 1ejector sump pump, 1 ice maker and 1 hot water heater according to the 2018 ppc and per plans.
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2024Completed
Ez kitchen fire suppression- for the installation of new wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. install (2) kitchen fire suppression systems
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.8 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
15 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Greyhound Lines, 1001 Filbert St (950 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,950 ft
Jump Street and 19 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,400 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
Historic listing nearby
50 ft
Heywood Chair Factory. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
1,450 ft
Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS (1,450 ft), National Constitution Center HS (2,150 ft), Math Civics and Sciences CS (2,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.3 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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