121 West Washington Lane, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 121 West Washington Lane have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 1 not closed, and 36 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 121 West Washington Lane at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2021Completed
Replace curb trap, fai amend repair/clean yard trap drain
- Electrical permit Feb 2021Completed
200amp main service cable up grade of service. 200amp main panel, breakers, 200amp meter socket and grounding systems. install new lines for wall outlets, wall switches, fixtures and hard smoke.(fishing) as per 2014 nec
- Zoning/use permit Aug 2018Completed
Permit for the erection of a semi-detached structure (not to exceed 38'-0" in height)with cellar, roof deck accessed by a pilothouse (nte 90 sf area) for a two family household living .size and location as shown in application/plan per zba stamped approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2016Completed
Install 4-water closet, 4-lavs, 3-bathtubs, 1-laundry, 1-kit sink, 1-garage disposal, 1-dishwasher & 1-water heater the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Oct 2016Expired
Ez permit stadard 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.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2015Completed
Rem & rep lat from trap to sewer pa20150500920 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations & plumbing trenches in excess of 5' in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection
- Alteration permit Sep 2014Completed
For level ii alterations to an existing building, alterations to include the renovation of existing porch, all work and connection details to be done in accordacne with approved plans and documentation. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work.
- Plumbing permit May 2014Completed
Replace stack waste and water line set fixture 4 wc,4 lav sinks,2 bath tub,2 laundry box and 3 kitchen sinks (multi family)
- Electrical permit Apr 2014Completed
Replacement of switches and outlet in kind with no additional wiring as per 2008 nec (north district)
- Mechanical permit Apr 2014Completed
Install 2ton condensor & coil and 60000 btu 80% furnance goodman for 1st flr. install 90% durane furnance 70000 btu and duct for 2nd flr. -3fd
- Mechanical permit Aug 2011Completed
Install 1 carrier hvac unit (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Jun 2010Completed
Install 3 wc, 3 lav, 1 sh, 1 bt, 1 ks, 1 laundry trey, 1 rain leader, 1 gas hot water heater.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0364 1289, 6240 Germantown Ave (1,200 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,400 ft
Viz Manufacturing Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
2,000 ft
Lingelbach Anna L Sch (2,000 ft), Mastery CS-Pickett Campus (3,200 ft), Roosevelt Theodore MS (3,700 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- 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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