1127 Mount Vernon Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1127 Mount Vernon Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 43 permits, 2 not closed, and 46 violations, 5 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 1127 Mount Vernon Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Zoning permit Jan 2024Issued
Limited lodging
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2020Completed
For the installation of a fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 2016, standard 13r to include a 2-inch diameter service line, 2.5-inch diameter backflow prevention assembly, and dry sprinkler head installations.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2020Completed
New drain & water lines to fixtures 6-toilets, 6-lavs, 6-tub, 1-kitchen sink, 1-laundry tub & water heater, stack & inside house drain the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Plumbing permit Feb 2020Completed
Install water service storm and sanitary as per 2004 ppc
- Electrical permit Feb 2020Completed
Complete new wiring throughout 200amp service 120v interconnected smoke detectors as per 2014 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2020Completed
Install central air basement 80,000 btu heater 3 ton of ac with ductwork, 2nd flr 80,000 btu heater 3 ton of air with ductwork
- Residential building permit Dec 2019Completed
Erection of an attached structure for use as single family household living. sheeting and shoring as prescribed in geo tech report. separate permits required for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and sprinkler work. (no underpinning on this permit). prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party. buidling constructed in accordance with attahced res check software version 4.6.5 amend permit 1-30-2021 - change engineer on special inspections.
- Zoning/use permit Sep 2019Completed
For the erection of a four (4) story attached structure with roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure. for a single family household living. size and location as per plans.
- Plumbing permit May 2019Expired
Rough in and install 6wc, 6lavs, 5tubs, 3ks, 3 w/machine stand pipes
- Plumbing permit Jun 2017Completed
Install new underfloor plumbing in 2nd fl bathroom, water closet, lavy sink & tub -the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004.no building permit on file.
- Electrical permit Jun 2017Completed
Replace to 32 circuit 100amp panel & install 3-20amp branch circuit, replace 20 recepts & 10 switches as per 2008 nec (west district)
- Plumbing permit Apr 2017Completed
Replace house trap,fai and section of house drain pa2017114018 (sfd)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Tucker House, 1001 Wallace St (750 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
600 ft
Lemon Ridge Garden Inc and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,850 ft
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Schoettle, Edwin J., Company Building. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
1,200 ft
138 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
Spring Garden Sch (550 ft), Parkway Center City Middle College (800 ft), Franklin Benjamin HS (1,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.7 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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