119 Pemberton Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 119 Pemberton Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 14 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 119 Pemberton Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
14 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2026Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2026-001649
- Electrical permit Apr 2026Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2026-001649
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2026-001649
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Repair/replace ct, fai & 3/4" wdp.
- Residential building permit Apr 2026Completed
For interior alteration and renovation with the addition on the third story rear of an existing three (3) story residential structure as per approved plan. ** phc staff review of door assembly 'shop' drawings required for final approval. phc staff review of window assembly 'shop' drawings required for final approval. phc staff review of masonry pointing sample in the field required for final approval (if necessary, due to steel lintel installation). no other work to the front facade permitted as part of this permit. **
- General permit minor Feb 2026Completed
**existing philadelphia historic property** ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closures. no work to exterior as part of this permit; no work to exterior windows or doors as per phc.
- Zoning permit Feb 2026Completed
For a vertical addition to an existing attached structure used as a single-family dwelling; size and location as per application/plan.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2024Completed
Kitchen renovation - relocate drain line for new kitchen sink location - install new shut-off valves - install new kitchen sink faucet with disposal and trap - install new dishwasher, tie in drain and water lines powder room renovation - relocate drain line for new lav sink location - install new shut-off valves - install new lav sink and faucet - install new toilet
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2024Completed
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 the submission of construction and site plans. no exterior work permitted as part of this permit phc approval-
- Electrical permit Sep 2024Completed
First floor kitchen and pantry renovation to include switches, receptacles, appliance circuits, lighting fixtures
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2024Expired
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. replace existing heat pump only, in like in kind. no diffusers or ductwork being installed per phc requirements, any new exterior mechanical equipment shall be located in areas that are not visible from surrounding public rights-of-way and shall not be mounted to the side of the building.
- Residential building permit Aug 2024Completed
For interior alterations to an existing attached structure as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work* **underpinning is not part of this permit**
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
1.6 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Salem Limo, 834 S Swanson St (1,300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,200 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,700 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
250 ft
Irish, Nathaniel, House and 3 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
1,600 ft
Meredith William M Sch (1,600 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (2,600 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (2,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.9 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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