1208 Alter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1208 Alter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 9 not closed, and 60 violations, 5 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 1208 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Zoning permit Jun 2026Issued
Limited lodging
- Zoning permit May 2026Issued
Visitor accommodations
- Zoning permit May 2026Issued
For the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown in plan.
- Zoning permit Sep 2025Issued
For the relocation of lot lines to create one (1) lot (parcel “a”) from two (2) zoning lots (1202 alter st.) & (1204 alter st.). size and location shown on the application/plan.
- Zoning permit Aug 2025Issued
Personal services
- Zoning permit Dec 2024Issued
For the erection a third-story addition accessed by new exterior stairs in the rear yard of an existing attached two-story structure to include a roof deck accessed from the third floor. size and location as shown on the application/plan.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Completed
Recreated from pp-2023-017397 plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2022-009406 due to unable to lift the hold for contractor approval required.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Completed
Recreated from pp-2023-017398 plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2022-009406 due to unable to lift the hold for contractor approval required.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Expired
New backflow preventer
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2024Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2022-009406
- Electrical permit Oct 2024Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2022-009406
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2024Completed
For the installation of a new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13r throughout an existing structure. installation to include 2" fire service line and 2." dc wilkins 950 xlt2 backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. ** all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.**
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
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
12 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40091, 1100 S 10th St & Washington St (1,050 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,900 ft
Hawthorne Community Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,650 ft
Lerro Products Inc and 2 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
Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch (850 ft), Creative and Performing Arts (1,050 ft), Christopher Columbus CS (1,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.1 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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