115 Laurel Street, Philadelphia
technical data · neighborhood and transit
Quick answers
- Does 115 Laurel Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 31 permits, 1 not closed, and 27 violations, 2 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 Laurel Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Zoning permit Apr 2023Issued
Limited lodging
- Zoning admin review Jun 2017Completed
Amend ap# 749391 to read-erection of an attached structure (43'5")roof deck accessed by a pilothouse with a green roof for a multi-family household living (three (3)dwelling units from cellar through fourth floor as per plan.one(1) off street parking as per zba stamp plans.
- Zoning/use permit May 2017Completed
Erection of an attached structure (43'5")roof deck accessed by a pilothouse with a green roof(must cover 60% of the rooftop)for a multi-family household living (three (3)dwelling units from cellar through fourth floor as per plan.one(1) off street parking as per zba stamp plans.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2016Completed
Install (2)1" domestic copper water services,5" lateral,main drain pa201606930736 (two family)self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Electrical permit Feb 2016Completed
Install 200 amp serv 3-meter 2-100 amp panels 1 60 amp panel. install 78 outlets install 40 switches as per code. install smoke detectors 120v battery backup throughout. as per nec 2008
- Mechanical permit Jan 2016Completed
Install 92% 80,000 btu gas furnaces with 2 1/2 ton in basement, install 92% 60,000 btu gas furnace with 2 ton a/c with related duct work
- Plumbing permit Nov 2015Completed
Interior plumbing construction to a point 5'-0" outside for a new (4)story semi-detached structure with roof deck to be used as a two-family dwelling - note: pvc is prohibited for water supply piping - the contractor has elected to install type "m" minimum copper tubing for the water supply piping but also has the approved options of using "cpvc" or "pex" per the manufacturers installation instructions - the installation will comply with the approved plans and the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Suppression permit Nov 2015Completed
Installation of sprinkler system, 13r, 2" service
- Plumbing permit Oct 2015Completed
Installing curb trap,lateral,1"combined water service pa20152020428 (sfd)self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- New construction permit Sep 2015Completed
For the construction of a semi-detached structure with roof deck to be used as a two-family dwelling as per approved plans.
- Suppression permit Aug 2015Completed
Install new auto wet sprinkler throughout per nfpa 13d
- Mechanical permit Aug 2015Completed
Install 1 hvac unit with ductwork (sfd)
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
2.9 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
10 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Former Dry Ice, 33-51 E Laurel St (850 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,300 ft
1019 27 N 3rd Street and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
900 ft
Starkey Chemical Process Co and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
0 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
1,750 ft
Bodine William W HS (1,750 ft), Kearny Gen Philip Sch (2,850 ft), Young Scholars CS (2,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.4 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
Have you lived here? Share your experience.
Leave a reviewThe Address Story
Every address has a context. Read its story.
How much it costs to live here
Price, rent, mortgage, and the city's economic context, all in one place.
The money at this address
Renting, buying, and investing, on the same numbers. Enter the listing price to see all calculations.
Enter a rent and the yield calculation fills in on its own.
Loan calculator for this address
Enter the listing price. The calculation uses only your numbers.
Rough estimate, with a fixed rate. The bank's offer may include fees and insurance.
More on Laurel Street
All addressesViewing recommendations
What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
Neighborhood recommendations are derived from public OpenStreetMap data and may be incomplete. Checking in person is still what matters most.
The year built, height regime, structure, and elevator for this address are being indexed right now, city by city. Save the page and check back: it fills in over time. If you live here, you can fill it in yourself in a minute by leaving a review.