118 Alter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 118 Alter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 39 permits, 1 not closed, and 13 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 118 Alter Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2023Completed
Replace 50 gal gas water heater
- Electrical permit Apr 2023Completed
Rewire single family home to code as per nec 2017
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Completed
Replace - wc 2, lav 3, ks 1, s/t 2. hwh 1, other - dishwasher 1
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2022Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2022-002627
- Residential building permit Mar 2022Completed
Ez permit standards 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. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). 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.
- Electrical permit Mar 2022Completed
Install new 200amp service complete wiring of single family home with all new outlets, switches, lighting and smoke/co detectors to nec code
- Electrical permit Feb 2022Completed
Installation of a 6.840 kwp solar array system consisting of (19) hanwha: q.peak duo blk-g10+ 360, 360w and (19) enphase: iq8plus-72-2-us (240v) microinverters as per nec 2014.**this permit is in compliance with the expedited solar permit standard**
- Plumbing permit Oct 2021Completed
Installation of four bathrooms kitchen new pex system
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2021Completed
Install new 1" combined fire/domestic service from street to building supply and install all required sprinklers per nfpa 13d supply and install all required piping, hangers and fittings per nfpa 13d provide outlet for plumber to connect to furthest toilet per city requirements
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2021Completed
For the erection of an attached structure for use as single-family household living. sheeting and shoring as prescribed in geotech report. separate permits required for sprinkler (13d) work. energy code compliance in accordance with 2015 irc. 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.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Completed
For the erection of an attached structure for use as single-family household living. sheeting and shoring as prescribed in geotech report. separate permits required for sprinkler (13d) work. energy code compliance in accordance with 2015 irc. 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.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Expired
For the erection of an attached structure for use as single-family household living. sheeting and shoring as prescribed in geotech report. separate permits required for sprinkler (13d) work. energy code compliance in accordance with 2015 irc. 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.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.5 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Uscg Mso Group Ofc, 1 Washington Ave (900 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
2,500 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 4 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
1,800 ft
Vare-Washington El Sch (1,800 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (2,450 ft), Meredith William M Sch (2,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.6 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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