121 Main Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Is 121 Main Street in a flood zone?
- Yes. FEMA maps it in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area. Federally backed lenders require flood insurance.
- Does 121 Main Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 10 not closed, and 21 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 121 Main Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Completed
Install curb trap fai and main drain
- General permit May 2023Expired
For the installation of two (2) non-illuminated flat wall signs and face change of three (3) double-sided projecting signs on an existng pole. size and location as shown on plans. see zp-2022-013751 for the zoning.
- Zoning permit Mar 2023Issued
For the installation of two (2) non-illuminated flat wall signs and face change of three (3) double-sided banner signs (art commission approved). size and location as shown on plans.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2020Expired
Installation of 8 water and drain lines per plans--installation of new fixtures (8) toilets, (3) urninals, (1) grease trap, (1) hwh, (7) lav's, (3) sinks
- Electrical permit Feb 2020Expired
Wire building with 2 new 800amp, 3 phase services(one service point) and 5 sub panels, approc 73 receptacles, 17 switches, 5 rtu's 114 lights, 3 exhaust fans, 1-20amp lift, and 6 junction boxes @ 20amp, 120 volt per engineer sealed plans.'17 nec. **no fire alarm on this permit**
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2020Expired
For the installation of a new hvac systems, associated duct work, rooftop units, and thirty six (36) registers/diffusers as per approved plans. separate permit required for electrical, plumbing, fire suppression.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2020Completed
Installation of 8 water and drain lines per plans--installation of new fixtures (8) toilets, (3) urninals, (1) grease trap, (1) hwh, (7) lav's, (3) sinks
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2019Expired
Ez standars kitchen fire suppression- for the installation of new wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. install (1) tyco ansul 4.6 gallon wet chemical commercial kitchen fire suppression system. *historical- no work to exterior*
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2019Expired
Ez permit sprinkler relocation (nfpa 13)-relocate ten(10) sprinkler heads for the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2019Expired
For the installation of one (1) type i commercial kitchen hood with associated ductwork and exhaust fan (located on roof) for a kitchen for a banquet hall as per plans; no other work on this permit. **imc 2018**
- Commercial building permit Jul 2019Expired
For a change of occupancy classification to a-2 (banquet hall). level iii alterations to include new partitions, restrooms, exterior wall openings, ada lift, finishes and furnishings as per approved plans. separate permits required for all mep and fire suppression work.
- Use permit May 2019Completed
For the use of assembly and entertainment in space #3, with the previously existing use of a prepared food shop, retail sales of food, beverages and groceries, wholesale and distribution, and limited industrial [space #1] and personal services [space #2]. no signs under this application.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
FEMA flood zone
Zone AE
Special Flood Hazard Area: a 1% or higher chance of flooding each year. Lenders backed by federal programs require flood insurance here. Ask for the elevation certificate and an insurance quote before you commit.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (FIRM)
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: George M Germanovich Jr, 469 Conchester Hwy (600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,600 ft
133 Grape St Hanson Associates. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
700 ft
Richardsapex Inc and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,250 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
3,450 ft
Cook-Wissahickon Sch (3,450 ft), Dobson James Sch (4,450 ft), Belmont Hills El Sch (5,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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- The building has commercial space on the ground floor. Ask about their hours, check where the ventilation or refrigeration units are, and what time deliveries happen in the morning.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
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