1050 Roy Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1050 Roy Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 4 not closed, and 34 violations, 3 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 1050 Roy 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Issued
Assembly and entertainment - nightclubs and public entertainment venues
- Electrical permit Jan 2024Expired
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- General permit minor Jan 2024Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Administrative permit Sep 2023Completed
For a certificate of occupancy for a club with an occupant load less than 50. layout as shown on plans.
- Zoning permit May 2023Issued
Assembly and entertainment - nightclubs and private clubs
- Plumbing permit Apr 2018Completed
Supply & install new curb trap, lateral & main drain. replace water service with 3/4" copper as per philadelphia 2004 plumbing code.
- Alteration permit Sep 2017Completed
Make safe permit - permit application in response to unsafe violations #597846. to comply violation, completed work is to be inspected and approved as an appropriate repair to each violation. no engineer's report submitted. licensed contractor to assume responsibility of work. one story detached garage masonry wall. replace crack area, saw cut wall. tie wall back into existing walls. make wall level & plumb, no change in size.
- Alteration permit Aug 2017Completed
Make safe permit - permit application in response to unsafe violations #597846. to comply violation, completed work is to be inspected and approved as an appropriate repair to each violation. no engineer's report submitted. licensed contractor to assume responsibility of work. one story detached garage masonry wall. repalce crack area, saw cut wall. tie wall back into existing walls. make wall level & plumb, no change in size. * permit received from downstairs*
- Alteration permit Sep 2007Completed
Re-cover 16 sq. ft of main roof & recover side bay w/ rubber
- Alteration permit Sep 2007Completed
Stucco 3 walls owners ph # 215 787 8403
- Electrical permit Aug 2007Completed
200 amp service - rewire. (north dist)
- Plumbing permit Apr 2007Completed
Replace curb trap, digging on westmorland in back of property
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
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Allegheny Oil, 1000 W Sedgley Ave (450 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,350 ft
1846 West Sedgley Avenue. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
150 ft
Accurate Electro Plating Inc and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
700 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
Bethune Mary McLeod Sch (550 ft), Laboratory CS (550 ft), Kenderton El Sch (2,300 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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