123 Beck Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 123 Beck Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 11 not closed, and 29 violations, 9 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 123 Beck Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 9 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Issued
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace ct, fai & md.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2024Expired
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. no exterior work approved on this. see phc approval. replace existing heat pump & air handler only, in like and kind. no new ductwork.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2024Completed
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. no work to front facade permitted as part of this permit as per philadelphia historic approval replacement of a trane air conditioner condenser and indoor coil
- General permit minor Apr 2024Expired
**existing philadelphia historic property** for repair / replacement of roof covering(s) on existing roof(s) in accordance with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard shall result in revocation of this permit. no capping over of front cornice as per phc. tpo roof replacement
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
Replace 40 gal gas water heater
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2023Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2022-003518
- Electrical permit Dec 2022Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2022-003518
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Expired
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2022-003518
- Residential building permit Jul 2022Expired
Amend permit 3/13/2023 - amended to include required underpinning for one wall of the foundation based on site conditions. for the interior renovation of an existing 3 story plus cellar, single family dwelling. the erection of an addition at the rear, and roof deck accessed from the third floor
- Zoning permit Jul 2022Issued
For the partial demolition of the existing attached structure, the erection of an addition at the rear, and roof deck accessed from the third floor. size and location as shown in the application/plans. no change in height or occupied area.
- Electrical permit Feb 2022Completed
Small kitchen renovation. this will included demo of old hi hats (4), install of 2' uc lighting, replacing counter top outlets, and a new dedicated line for a garbage disposal, dishwasher with new arc/gfi breakers as per 2014 nec. new lighting circuits will be home runs and arc fault protected. all kitchen circuits to dedicated as per code and gfi protected as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Jan 2022Completed
Will remove and replace kitchen sink. will remove sink and toilet in first floor powder room, and install new fixtures. ppc 2018
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.6 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Uscg Mso Group Ofc, 1 Washington Ave (1,350 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,750 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,700 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 3 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
1,800 ft
Meredith William M Sch (1,800 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (2,200 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (2,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.7 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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