1121 Porter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1121 Porter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 1 not closed, and 22 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 1121 Porter Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Alteration permit Dec 2015Expired
Interior alterations per ez standard ez permit standard 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.(homeowner performing work)
- Plumbing permit Sep 2013Completed
6" cast iron backwater valve (sfd) pa1 call#2013-2462435
- Plumbing permit Nov 2012Completed
Replace section of main soil drain in basement
- Plumbing permit Oct 2012Completed
Replace stack from basement to vent through roof. furnish and install bathtub, water closet, lavatory, kitchen sink and washer box
- Mechanical permit Oct 2012Completed
Install 80,000 btu's of heating heil tempstar with 2.5 tons of a/c heil tempstar
- Electrical permit Sep 2012Completed
Re-wire with new 200a service. install interconnected smoke detectors and c/o detectors.... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Alteration permit Sep 2012Completed
"applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated february, 2007. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties." separate permits required for plumbing, electrical and mechanical work
- Electrical permit Aug 2009Completed
Install 15 recepts, 8 lights and 5 gfci's as per 2005 nec (south district)existing 200amp service
- Addition permit Apr 2009Completed
For the erection of a two (2) story addition to an existing residential structure as shown on the apporved plans. this work activity shall be performed by a licensed contrator registered with the city of philadelphia.
- Zoning permit Dec 2008Completed
For the erection of a two story addition located in the rear yard serving the existing first and second floor elevations. all work shown on the submitted site plan.
- Alteration permit Aug 2007Completed
Install 4" brick veneer
- Plumbing permit Jul 2007Completed
Replace 5" curb trap to basement wall with fresh air inlet
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.8 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fire Site 112, 2600 S 13th St (900 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,350 ft
Philadelphia Ship Repair Llc. 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
650 ft
Jenks Abram Sch (650 ft), Philadelphia Performing Arts CS (1,200 ft), Fell D Newlin Sch (1,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.1 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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