1226 Alter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1226 Alter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 2 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 1226 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Expired
New backflow preventer
- Electrical permit Aug 2024Completed
Provide and install(hardwire) chargepoint home flex wifi enabled electric vehicle (ev) charger – level 2 240v, 48 amp electric car charger. charger to be located directly next to the breaker panel x1 60 amp circuit breaker connection for powering of the new chargepoint charger providing 11.5kw constant charge rate at 48 amps x1 fish only per 2017 nec
- Electrical permit Nov 2023Completed
Install a new fire alarm system throughout the building. all work is to be done 2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2023Expired
Installation of backflow preventer.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2023Completed
Supply and install new 3/4" copper wdp from curb into property with new 3/4" ball valves w/ new meter couplings, and connecting onto the existing copper.
- Electrical permit Feb 2023Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard
- Plumbing permit Nov 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2021-015422
- Plumbing permit Nov 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2021-015422
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2022Completed
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. contractor selected 3 appliances and 18 diffuser/registers to be installed. 3- story single family dwelling with roof deck. heater in the basement and condenser to be at backyard. all ductwork needed to be installed.
- Electrical permit Oct 2022Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2021-015422
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2022Completed
For the installation of a residential fire sprinkler system (rfss) in accordance with nfpa 13d and l&i code bulletin no. 1001-r1 (using a new 1.5 inch combined fire/domestic service line as per pwd utility plan dated 12/13/2021), throughout a three (3) story attached structure (w/roof deck and pilot house enclosing access stairs only) to be used as group r-3 (sfd), as per plans and hydraulic calculations; see rp-2021-015422 for new construction permit.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2021-015422
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 (1,200 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
2,500 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 (1,000 ft), Christopher Columbus CS (1,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.0 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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