118 Farson Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 118 Farson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 35 permits, 14 not closed, and 60 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 Farson 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
14 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Dec 2022Completed
Install arc fault breakers in panel per code install gfci/ weather proof outlets outside the home install grounding for 200 amp service install 30 amp disconnect for hot water tank as per 2017 nec
- General permit minor Jul 2022Expired
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 Jul 2022Completed
Shower to tub conversion replacement with new valves, fixture, acrylic wall surrounding. connecting to the existing water line and drain in the same location or within 2 ft.
- Residential building permit May 2022Expired
Ez residential alterations standards permit - phdc - sfd property 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 any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing. this permit is for the alterations approved by the phdc as per other-rtp work order number: 160419 - replacement of basement stairs in an existing interior opening as per the ez residential alterations standard for philadelphia housing development corporation (phdc) for the rtp repair program.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2022Expired
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Electrical permit Feb 2022Completed
Full rewire: lights, outlets, switches and smoke detectors as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Jan 2022Completed
Rough in per 2018 plumbing code for (2)water closets,(2) lavs,(1) shower,(1)washer machine, and(1) kitchen sink. also all water lines for fixtures. ppc 2018 residential building permit # rp-2021-018459
- Fire suppression permit Dec 2021Completed
For the installation of a one-inch combined fire/domestic water service line and wet fire sprinkler system in accordance to approved plans, hydraulic calculation and nfpa 13d.
- Residential building permit Dec 2021Expired
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). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar is expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. **per engineer letter by james a. clancey, pe, ls. not to exceed this approved scope of work** interior demo to non-load bearing walls x install new windows throughout both 1st and 2nd floors x replace interior doors on both 1st and 2nd floors x install ceramic tile on bathroom floor as well tub surround x install new laminate flooring on both 1st and 2nd floors x install new kitchen cabinets x partial gypsum on both 1st and 2nd floors where needed x no work schedule for basement
- Plumbing permit Nov 2021Completed
Full water service
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2021Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. (install one (1)- 90% eff. 70,000 btu gas furnaces exhausted via direct vent to the exterior (side) install ductwork, grilles, registers and diffusers, installing one 3.5-ton coil & one 3.5-ton 13 seer a/c condenser located on a pad at the rear of the building. (sfd) rp- 2020-010020).
- Plumbing permit Feb 2021Completed
2 lavatories, 2 tubs, 3 water closets, and kitchen sink
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
2.5 mi
Austin Avenue Radiation Site (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 4806-4850 Market St, 4806-4850 Market St (1,550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,100 ft
Enterprise Heights 4700 06 Market Street and 12 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Dunlap, Thomas, School. 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
1,350 ft
West Philadelphia HS (1,350 ft), Parkway West (1,950 ft), Middle Years Alternative (1,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.3 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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