1127 Pierce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1127 Pierce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 42 permits, 6 not closed, and 0 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 1127 Pierce Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Residential building permit Jul 2026Issued
For the interior alteration and renovation with a 3rd and 4th story addition over the existing single-family structure with a roof deck accessed from the 4th floor rear, as per the approved plan. amendment #1: amend to revise approved structural sheet a-4 to add star-bolt reinforcement at existing masonry wall and new concrete cap/bond beam at existing brick masonry party wall, as per amended plans. all other work to remain as previously approved.
- Zoning permit Jan 2026Issued
Permit for an addition above an existing structure. size and location as shown on the plan. no change in structure use.
- Residential building permit Jun 2024Expired
To install star bolt n front facade and right side of the structure, details as shown on the plan.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2023Expired
Replace existing tub/shower with prefab shower base. replace existing walls with prefab acrylic walls. replace valve with posi-temp valve. replace shower head.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2022Completed
Replacement of 40 gal gas water heater
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Expired
Repair/replace main house drain, curbtrap, fai
- Plumbing permit Jul 2021Completed
Replace 5" curb trap and main drain into front wall of property.
- Electrical permit May 2021Completed
Replace existing 100 amp service with same. work by 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Sep 2020Completed
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.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2020Completed
Replace water service pa20200171169 "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
- Alteration permit Jul 2019Completed
For widening stairway from first floor to basement and to second floor as per plan.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2019Completed
Replace 3/4" water service from curb to meter, installation will comply with philadelphia plumbing code 2004
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.1 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: Lukoil 69728, 2101 S 11th St (1,600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,500 ft
Philadelphia Ship Repair Llc 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
1,400 ft
Southwark Sch (1,400 ft), South Philadelphia HS (1,950 ft), Christopher Columbus CS (2,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.6 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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