1237 West Seltzer Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1237 West Seltzer Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 violations, 10 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 West Seltzer Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 10 open violations.
- Electrical permit Jan 2026Completed
Complete wiring for a duplex. new service. panels for each unit and one for the common area. rough phase to finish phase.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2026Completed
Installation 4 full bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 laundry 2 hot water heater
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 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. multi family - each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. install (2) new hvac units, new ductwork, and 14 diffusers in a 2 family dwelling.
- Residential building permit Dec 2025Completed
For interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached structure to convert for the use as a two-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. amend permit 2/4/26 to document existing extension at the first floor rear.
- Zoning permit Oct 2025Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Residential building permit Aug 2025Completed
In accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. make safe permit - for the repair of 2nd floro bay and main roof to resolve cf-2024-126072. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2024-126072. make safe to comply cf-2024-126072, per plans, for fire damaged main roof and 2nd floor rear bay.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Completed
Install 15 fixtures for 3 full bath, 2 kitchen, 2 laundry & 2 hot water heater
- Electrical permit Jul 2023Completed
Rewire throughout install 200amp service, install 3 gang meter box as per nec 2017
- Residential building permit Jul 2023Completed
Renovation of two family dwelling
- Zoning permit Mar 2023Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2022Expired
Replace existing furnace only, in-kind. any ductwork will require a building permit. 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.
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
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fire Site 071, 1325 W Cambria St (850 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,500 ft
Acme Lamp Shade and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
800 ft
O F Zurn Co and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,200 ft
230 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
450 ft
Mastery CS-Clymer Elementary (450 ft), KIPP Philadelphia CS (2,050 ft), KIPP North Philadelphia CS (2,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.7 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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