1053 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1053 Grant Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 7 permits, 1 not closed, and 17 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 1053 Grant Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Zoning permit Aug 2025Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Completed
Install sewer sanitary and water supply piping for :1-w/c, 1-lavatory sink, 1-shower
- Electrical permit Jan 2024Completed
Amend permit 2/29/2024 - customer decided they are not going to move forward with this portion of the work that we listed on the permit (install 60 amp circuit to front side exterior for a car charger.) please remove that portion of work from our permit. rewire and final house to meet all national and local fire and electrical codes in accordance with the current adopted code book. replace 200 amp service, install 60 amp circuit to front side exterior for car charger, install 4 internet cables and install 4 customer supplied cameras. as per nec 2017
- Residential building permit Jan 2024Completed
**homeowner is performing work. any contractors are required to be licensed in the city of philadelphia and listed on this permit. ** ez permit standards alterations for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, underpinning and excavations (i.e., digging in basement). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar are expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. *no structural alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit*
- Electrical permit Nov 2007Completed
Outside installing wiring for pool and pool light wiring
- Alteration permit Jun 2007Completed
In-ground swimming pool in rear. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for in-ground swimming pools, dated february 2007. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2007Completed
Water heater replacement
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Toxic release facility
4,900 ft
Pm Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,050 ft
Baldi C C A MS (1,050 ft), Greenberg Joseph 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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