1228 Buttonwood Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1228 Buttonwood Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 permits, all closed, and 6 violations.
- 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 1228 Buttonwood Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2017Completed
Replace curb trap main drain lateral and water service
- Zoning admin review Jun 2016Completed
For the extension of permit# 345292, cal# 16471 pursuant to pa act 87. this extension to expire on july 1, 2016 unless extended by other portions of the philadelphia code.
- Zoning permit Feb 2012Completed
Relocation of lot lines to create a new 5 story building including roof deck and cellar for use of 1 commercial space and (15) apartments.
- Electrical permit Jun 2011Completed
Rewire 2-family dwelling as per 2008 nec (cc dist) amending permit #330871
- Electrical permit Mar 2011Completed
Rewire 2-family dwelling and install 200 amp service as per 2008 nec (cc dist)
- Alteration permit Dec 2010Completed
Install 4" brick veneer on existing footing and new footing. repair roof and install new sheetrock over existing for sfd.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2007Completed
Rough in and set: 2 wcs, 2 tubs, 1 sh, 2 lavs, 1 ks, run stack 4" pvc - replacment of above
- Electrical permit Jan 2007Completed
Install 200amp single phase service, and wire entire single family dwelling as per 2005 nec, and 3 hardwire smoke detectors
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
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Exxon Rs 2 2183, 427 N Broad St (800 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,050 ft
Lemon Ridge Garden Inc and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,350 ft
National Chemical Laboratories Inc and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Smaltz Building. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
100 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
650 ft
Math Civics and Sciences CS (650 ft), Parkway Center City Middle College (750 ft), The SD of Philadelphia Virtual Academy (1,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.5 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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