1232 Mercy Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1232 Mercy Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 55 permits, 9 not closed, and 51 violations, 3 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 1232 Mercy Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Electrical permit Mar 2026Completed
Installation of a 200 amp service
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 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. replace existing furnace & condenser only, in like and kind. no new ductwork. any new ductwork will require a valid building permit.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2024Issued
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. install heater, 5-ton ac, ductwork, and 15 diffusers. the condensing unit is in the rear yard.
- Electrical permit Feb 2024Issued
Rewire outlets and switches and replace the electrical panel
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Issued
To install fixtures and pipes: 3 lavatories, 3 water closets, 3 showers/tubs, 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry sink, 1 storm drain, & 1water heater to replace interior house drain & stack.
- Residential building permit Feb 2024Issued
Interior / exterior renovation and for the rear third floor addition and roof deck with pilot house addition to an existing single family attached structure, details as shown on plan.
- Zoning permit Jan 2024Issued
For the legalization of an addition, roof deck and roof deck access structure above an existing attached structure. size and location as shown on the application and plans.
- Zoning permit Nov 2023Issued
For the erection of a rear addition with roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and locaiton as show on plans
- Plumbing permit Feb 2023Completed
Replacement of 30 gal gas water heater
- Plumbing permit Dec 2022Completed
Curb trap fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Expired
Tub to shower conversion replacement with new valves, fixture, acrylic wall surrounding. connecting to the existing water line and drain in the same location or within 2 ft. as per ppc 2018
- General permit minor Apr 2022Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
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
2.0 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Meles Auto Care, 1410-12 Mckean St (1,000 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,000 ft
1621 Mckean Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,050 ft
Philadelphia Ship Repair Llc. 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
500 ft
South Philadelphia HS (500 ft), Philadelphia Performing Arts CS (1,850 ft), Southwark Sch (1,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.3 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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