1111 Ellsworth Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1111 Ellsworth Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 28 permits, 1 not closed, and 22 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 1111 Ellsworth 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Residential building permit Dec 2021Completed
Installing six new star bolts on the front of the property. installing two new footings in the basement of the property. drywall repair after star bolts are complete.
- Residential building permit Jul 2020Completed
Construct a roof deck to an existing residential roof on second floor rear per plans. dimensions are approx 12' 6" x 16'
- Zoning permit Jul 2020Completed
For the erection of a roof deck above the rear first story roof and accessed from the rear second floor of an existing attached structure, with no change to existing building envelope, footprint, or height, size and location as shown on plan/application.
- Residential building permit Dec 2019Completed
Addition of roof deck and pilot house according to plans-- ** zoning permit# 839887 **
- Plumbing permit May 2019Completed
Replace 3/4" water distribution pipe to house-pa1#20191272246-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Zoning permit Apr 2018Completed
For the erection of an addition (3rd floor rear, roof deck and roof deck access structure) to an existing attached structure. size and location as shown on plans and application. for continued use as single family household living.
- Mechanical permit Jun 2017Completed
Installation of (2) hvac units (including ductwork and all associated accessories).
- Plumbing permit Jun 2017Completed
Modify and renew interior sanitary drains and water distribution, connecting new plumbing fixtures.renew main house drains and stacks vent through roof.reuse existing hwt (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit May 2017Completed
Replace 100amp service & rewire throughout as per nec 2008 south district
- Residential building permit Apr 2017Expired
Interior alterations to include drywall, sheet rock throughout the bathroom and kitchen, new windows and doors in existing opening. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. separate permits required for plumbing, electrical and mechanical work
- Demolition permit Feb 2017Completed
Interior demo of non-load bearing walls only,no structural work on this permit
- Alteration permit Aug 2013Completed
Under pinning basement
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
2.4 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
11 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40091, 1100 S 10th St & Washington St (750 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,150 ft
Hawthorne Community Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,050 ft
Lerro Products Inc and 2 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
600 ft
Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch (600 ft), Christopher Columbus CS (1,150 ft), Academy at Palumbo (1,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.1 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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