115 Arch Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 115 Arch Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 30 permits, 10 not closed, and 21 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 115 Arch Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2025Completed
Install 100 amp electrical service with main circuit breaker panel and proper grounding and bonding. rewire house throughout. install lighting, switches and receptacles outlets. install 120 volts interconnected smoke/co alarms according to the 2017 nec. **************************************** fishing wire only *******************************
- Electrical permit Jul 2025Completed
No exterior work permitted as part of this permit. installation in private enclosed garage no wall(s) alterations. surface mount installation only: sub panel, sub-panel feeder (metal clad cable) , 50 a receptacle and plug-in e.v charger, 6/3 copper wire (metal clad cable). install (1) 200 a, 4 space sub-panel in electrical room install (1) install 6/3 awg line from sub-panel to designated parking space for the apartment in garage. install (1) 50a disconnect with gfci breaker and (1) nema 14-50 receptacle for ev charger. replace (1) gfci receptacle in apartment exterior. install (1) receptacle for tv in living room
- Electrical permit Aug 2024Completed
100amp 30ck service package x1 whole home square d surge protection x1 replace 100amp riser cable x1 fish only per 2017 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2021Completed
For the installation of an hvac mechanical system to include fireplaces, connected via chimney. appliance to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact the design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits are required for all other work.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2021Expired
For the installation of a vent free fireplace, per submitted plans and manufacturer's specifications.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2021Expired
For a mechanical installation for a chimney on the 5th floor (unit ph1) in an existing building. **chimney installation only**
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2021Expired
For the installation of a vent-free fireplace. appliance to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact the design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2020Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2020Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout the building to include 4" main fire service line with a 4" ames 3000ss backflow prevention assembly, talco aurora 4-383-7b ul listed fire pump complying with nfpa 20 and two (2) standpipe risers complying with nfpa 14 as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Zoning permit Jul 2020Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Plumbing permit Jul 2020Completed
Replace water and drain lines to 100 fixtures
- Electrical permit Jul 2020Completed
Install 7 new panels (6 for units and 1 house panel) off of existing service. install meter stack. install all lighting, switches, and receptacles. install power only for elevator. install tele/catv in units as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm system as per nfpa 72.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.2 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Snydermans Gulf, 250 N 2nd St (1,150 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,750 ft
U S Department Of The Treasury U S Mint At Philadelphia and 8 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
200 ft
Elfreth's Alley Historic District and 1 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
1,650 ft
Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (1,650 ft), National Constitution Center HS (2,900 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (4,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.6 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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