1235 Buttonwood Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1235 Buttonwood Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 1 not closed, and 38 violations, 7 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 1235 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Electrical permit May 2026Completed
Remodel of 3rd fl bathroom, replacement of fixtures, installation of 2 switches, 2 outlets, 2 recessed lights, 1 wall sconce, 1 ventilation fan
- Plumbing permit May 2026Completed
Remodel of 3rd fl bathroom, replacement of fixtures
- Commercial building permit May 2026Completed
For level i alterations with no change in occupancy. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical and plumbing work.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
Remodel of two bathrooms, one kitchen on first floor. replacement of all fixtures, 2 water closets, 2 lavy sinks, 2 tub/shower, 1 kitchen sink 7 fixtures
- Commercial building permit Aug 2024Completed
For level i alterations to include the replacement of interior framing, drywall, and insulation in kind as per approved plans. separate permits required for all other work.
- Electrical permit Aug 2024Completed
Remodel of kitchen and 2 bathrooms in the home (require and replace fixtures and devices)
- Commercial building permit Jul 2024Completed
For level ii alterations to apt 1a (of r2 occupancy) within an existing building; alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings throughout. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Administrative permit Jun 2018Completed
Amend building permit #689792 to reduce the size of occupied area of the basement to under 200 sf and for utilities only, build cmu wall with access panel for maintenance access only. new co with language of basement for utilities only.fourth floor layout change as per plan. no change to building footprint(see affidavit of retricted use of basement)
- Administrative permit Aug 2017Completed
Amending permit#689792 from using cmu block walls for the new foundation to new concrete foundation walls on the first floor
- Plumbing permit Mar 2017Completed
New 5" lateral, 3/4" water service, curb trap, fai, house drain-pa1# 20170690452-"self certification no longer accepted all trenches in excess of 5 ft must have approved shoring at the time of inspection"
- Mechanical permit Nov 2016Completed
Install (2) hvac system with ductwork. (sfd)
- Suppression permit Nov 2016Completed
For the installation of an automatic fire suppression system throughout a four-story single-family dwelling in accordance with nfpa 13r standards. system is equipped with a backflow prevention assembly and is serviced via a 1" fire service main line.
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
950 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
1,250 ft
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals 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
Stevens, Thaddeus, School of Observation. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
150 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
600 ft
Math Civics and Sciences CS (600 ft), Parkway Center City Middle College (600 ft), The SD of Philadelphia Virtual Academy (1,000 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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