12 Lawrence Court, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 12 Lawrence Court have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 33 permits, 13 not closed, and 11 violations, 1 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 12 Lawrence Court 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
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- General permit Aug 2026Issued
For new retaining wall per approved plans.
- Residential building permit Sep 2025Completed
For the replacement of exterior doors and windows per philadelphia historic commission approval.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2025Completed
**existing philadelphia historic property** ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for mechanical work to include the installation as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. (rp-2025-004014) replace heat pump 3 ton 34,200 btus & 3.5 ton air handler both systems connected via existing ductwork. install 2:1 ductless system no exterior work permitted as part of this permit(as per phc conditions).
- General permit minor Aug 2025Expired
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on existing roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the ez permit process. main flat roof: • remove existing roofing system down to wood sheathing and discard. (this includes all hvac duct penetrations.) • repair any rotted or damaged wood decking. (see note below) • set a new internal 3" rac drain and attach to existing drainpipe. • install 3" poly-ico insulation to roof: r-value of 18.6 • secure a rubber base sheet to entire roof. • install a complete 15-year white (energy efficient) granulated modified bitumen roofing system as per certainteed’s specifications. • flash all roof penetrations and vent pipes using modified roof cement and nylon fabric mesh. (this includes all new pitch pockets and skylight flashings) • fabricate and install all new custom aluminum edge metal. • provide a full 15-year transferable warranty. • remove all work-related debris.
- Electrical permit Jul 2025Completed
Lighting, switching, receptacles, and appliances throughout
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2025-006411
- Residential building permit May 2025Completed
**phc completed pre-approval for interior work only. windows to be filed under separate approval request. ***ez permit stadards 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). no work permited in the basement.
- Residential building permit Aug 2023Completed
For the replacement of windows and door within the existing openings per philadelphia historic commission approval.
- Electrical permit Dec 2021Completed
Power and control wiring to replacement refrigeration and hvac equipment. install receptacles. install 40 kw generator, (2) panels and associated feeders. install pos wiring as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm wiring and devices as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2021Completed
For alterations to existing mechanical system for (3) new ductless splits, exhaust fans and generator flue per plans
- Plumbing permit Nov 2021Completed
Alterations: interior plumbing. all proposed work to be done in accordance with philadelphia plumbing code 2018.
- Electrical permit Nov 2021Expired
Rough-in permit for ep-2021-013193 power and control wiring to replacement refrigeration and hvac equipment. install receptacles. install 40 kw generator, (2) panels and associated feeders. install pos wiring. install fire alarm wiring and devices. as per 2017 nec and nfpa 72
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
2.1 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (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: Merchants Exchange, 130 S 3rd 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
1,400 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,450 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 1 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
850 ft
McCall Gen George A Sch (850 ft), Meredith William M Sch (1,850 ft), Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (1,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.0 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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