1241 Porter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1241 Porter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 28 permits, 1 not closed, and 17 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 1241 Porter 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2024Completed
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. 92% 60k btu furnace, 3 ton ac, ductwork, & 9 registers
- Electrical permit Jun 2024Completed
Install:(16)lights replace, (4) lights, (10)switches, (25)receptacles
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Completed
5 fixtures install:(2) water closet,(2)lav,(1) bath tub
- Residential building permit Jun 2024Completed
For interior alterations to an existing single-family dwelling; size and location as per application/plan.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2021Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - (install a goodman 2 ton heat pump system with ductwork for second floor apt. total 8 registers install one goodman 2.5 ton heat pump system with ductwork for first floor apt. total 10 registers.) 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. (note: rooftop installations will require plans unless it has already been included on any approved alteration plans.)
- Electrical permit Nov 2020Completed
Electricity new lines for the area of the two kitchens . replace the service cable and the breaker box at the 2nd floor as per 2014 nec code.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2020Completed
Replace 2- wc 2- lav 2- shower/tub 2- ks ppc 2018
- Electrical permit Sep 2020Completed
Interior remodel rebuild duplex per plans
- Residential building permit Sep 2020Completed
Interior remodel rebuild duplex per plans
- Plumbing permit Sep 2020Completed
Interior remodel rebuild duplex per plans
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2020Expired
Interior remodel rebuild duplex per plans
- Residential building permit Jul 2020Completed
Existing stone basement wall to remain (parge if needed) existing wood framed wall to remain (new paint coating) existing masonry wall to remain (new paint coating) install new hardwood flooring install new ceramic flooring install new plumbing fixture & patch existing walls as needed (plumber to obtain proper permits) install new electric fixture & patch existing wall as needed (electrician to obtain proper permits) existing food pantry to remain (new paint coating) existing closet to remain (new paint coating) existing window remains
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
1.9 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fire Site 112, 2600 S 13th St (550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,800 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
150 ft
Jenks Abram Sch (150 ft), Philadelphia Performing Arts CS (550 ft), South Philadelphia HS (1,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.0 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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