1237 Emily Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1237 Emily Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 34 permits, 4 not closed, and 15 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 1237 Emily Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Mar 2025Completed
New 200 amp 40 space circuit breaker service
- Plumbing permit Aug 2024Completed
Replace existing 5" curb trap, 4" main drain and 4" fai.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2023Expired
Curb trap fai repair
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2022Expired
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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (no ductwork or diffusers are being installed install mitsubishi multi zone 30k btu heat pump outdoor unit and 3 indoor units).
- Electrical permit Aug 2021Expired
4 - new circuit to be installed 8 - new outlets to be installed 5 - new light and switch to be installed 100amp 6ckt homeline tap panel fish only as per 2014 nec
- Electrical permit Jul 2020Completed
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.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2019Completed
Installation of: 2 w-closets, 2 lavs, 1 bathtub, 1 washer box, 1 kitchen sink, 1 dishwasher and 1 w heater
- Electrical permit Jun 2019Completed
Rewire throughout as per 2014 nec
- Alteration permit Mar 2019Completed
Interior alteration of existing single family dwelling per drawings. no underpinning of foundation included on this application. seperate permits required for all trade jobs.
- Electrical permit Feb 2019Completed
Ez electric permit - update 100 amo grounding system, install front door light and single pole switch, 4 new kitchen circuits, new wiring for recessed lighting in kitchen and replacement of recessed fixtures, install one owner-provided light fixture. fish only per the 2008 nec
- Mechanical permit Jun 2018Completed
Install a 2.5 bryant central a/c system with all materials for a complete installation and replace return ductwork and register. (sfd)
- Alteration permit Apr 2018Completed
Ez permit standards alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Meles Auto Care, 1410-12 Mckean St (950 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,950 ft
1621 Mckean Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,000 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
650 ft
South Philadelphia HS (650 ft), Southwark Sch (1,850 ft), Philadelphia Performing Arts CS (2,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.4 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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