1237 Snyder Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1237 Snyder Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 43 permits, 13 not closed, and 60 violations, 4 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 1237 Snyder Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Electrical permit Mar 2026Completed
Installation of a 200 amp service
- Commercial building permit Jun 2025Completed
For level ii alterations to an existing attached structure. alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and the installation of rated assemblies. 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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 Aug 2023Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Electrical permit Jan 2023Expired
Fishing wire behind sheetrock for extra outlets and lights that are dedicated lines as per 2017 nec
- Commercial building permit Jan 2023Expired
For alterations to the 2nd and 3rd floors of an existing structure to include new interior partitions, rated shaft enclosure installations, rated floor/ceiling assemblies, and wall/floor/ceiling finishing. (iebc 2018, work-area method, lvl ii alterations) **separate permits to be required for any plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and fire suppression system installations. **
- Plumbing permit Dec 2022Completed
Curb trap fresh air inlet
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 (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
1,950 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
400 ft
South Philadelphia HS (400 ft), Philadelphia Performing Arts CS (1,750 ft), Jenks Abram Sch (2,000 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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