1231 Palethorp Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1231 Palethorp Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 50 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations, 8 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 1231 Palethorp Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Excavate pavement, replace curb trap along with partial main drain and fresh air inlet.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2026Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" water distribution pipe.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2026Expired
Replace 3/4" water service
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2025Completed
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. additional permits may be required. additional of a full ducted hvac system including gas furnace with ac. as well as a single zone minisplit on top floor. 9 supplies and 6 returns. 1 furnace and 1 ac tied into ductwork. one single zone minisplit on top floor
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Completed
Replace 3/4" water service replace curb trap, f.a.i., and main drain into the interior.
- Electrical permit Jun 2025Completed
Full wiring new 200-amp service
- Electrical permit May 2025Expired
Install 200amp service and rewire with outlets, lights, fixtures, switches smoke/co detectors, hot water heater (if electric)
- Plumbing permit May 2025Completed
Basement: (1) electric water heater 1st floor: (1) kitchen sink 2nd floor: (1) bath-tub, (1) lav (1) water closet (1) laundry box 3rd floor: (1) shower, (1) lav, (1) water closet
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Expired
2-wc 2-lav 1-shower/tub 1-ks 1-lav 1-hwh
- Residential building permit Jan 2025Expired
For the erection of a rear addition to include new exterior walls and interior alterations to include new partitions, fixtures, stairs, furnishings, and finishes. all work to be done as per approved plans. ***separate permit required for mep works***
- Residential building permit Dec 2024Completed
Rear third story addition. interior alterations. no underpinning is approved on this permit this amendment corrects a minor inconsistency between the structural and architectural set. the approved structural set includes minor scope in the basement. a revised architectural set was added to this amendment request to match the approved structural set.**only work in the basement is small reinforcement of piers for supports for addition. no underpinning or excavation below neighboring foundation -as per special inspections to confirm. **.
- Zoning permit Sep 2024Completed
For the erection of a third floor addition above the two-story rear portion of an existing three-story attached structure; size and location as shown on the application/plan. amendment #1: to include an increase in the gross floor area (1,400 sq. ft. to 1,473 sq.ft.) to the proposed addition at the 2nd and 3rd floor area as per the amended zoning plan.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Select Beverage Co, 1342 N Howard St (650 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
900 ft
City Of Philadelphia 18 2 1200 00 and 20 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,600 ft
Starkey Chemical Process Co 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
1,500 ft
Bodine William W HS (1,500 ft), Moffet John Sch (1,850 ft), Ludlow James R Sch (2,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.7 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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