1238 Wolf Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1238 Wolf Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 6 not closed, and 2 violations, 1 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 1238 Wolf Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Residential building permit Jul 2026Issued
- 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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. ***no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.*** separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work
- Plumbing permit Jul 2026Issued
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2026-008260
- Zoning permit Jul 2025Issued
Artist studios and artisan industrial.; eating and drinking establishments - prepared food shop
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2022Expired
Install new dry chemical fire suppression system, as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2017Completed
Replace 5" curb trap to house drain with fai pa20170080045 (sfd)"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Jun 2016Expired
5" curb trap and 4" vent,4" house drain pa20161621757 (sfd)self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Electrical permit Aug 2012Completed
Install new fa system in throughout(mixed use)(south dist)
- Plumbing permit Mar 2012Completed
Sfd-install 5" lateral.pa1#20120810691
- Plumbing permit Nov 2011Completed
Replace lateral(sfd)
- Plumbing permit Nov 2011Completed
Replace 3/4" water line(sfd)
- Administrative permit Jul 2010Expired
C.o. to include daycare, preschool through kindergarten as part of the existing church as per plans. c.o. for first and second floors only.
- Use permit Apr 2010Completed
Addition of a daycare to our existing pre-school adding 25 children (9) under 2 1/2
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold 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: Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp, 2301 S Broad St (700 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,400 ft
1621 Mckean Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,400 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
750 ft
South Philadelphia HS (750 ft), Philadelphia Performing Arts CS (850 ft), Jenks Abram Sch (950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.2 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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