1241 West Silver Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1241 West Silver Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 30 permits, 18 not closed, and 60 violations, 12 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 West Silver Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
18 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 12 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2026Issued
For the installation of registers, diffusers and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work.
- Electrical permit Jul 2026Issued
Install a new 300-amp electrical service with four (4) meter packs, including service conductors, meter sockets, main disconnecting means, and proper grounding and bonding. install one (1) 100-amp subpanel for the house and one (1) 125-amp subpanel for each of the three (3) dwelling units, including all required feeders, overcurrent protection. provide complete electrical distribution throughout the building, including installation of branch circuit wiring, lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, and receptacle outlets. install interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. furnish and install a fire alarm system, including all required wiring and devices. all work shall be performed in accordance with the 2017 nec 70, nfpa 72 (2016 edition), and per approved plans.
- Commercial building permit Jul 2026Issued
For the new construction of three (3) story vb construction type with a roof deck and roof deck access structure for the use of multi-family (4 units) dwellings- r2 occupancy. building to be fully sprinklered per min. nfpa 13r. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. **a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within the building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2018 ibc. separate permiits to be obtained for all other work.
- Commercial building permit Jul 2026Issued
For the construction of an attached structure to include cellar, roof deck accessed by roof deck access structure and two rear decks. for use as multi-family (3 unit) household living. as per approved plans. ********************separate permits for any other work. *************************************
- Commercial building permit Jul 2026Issued
For the construction of an attached structure with cellar, rear deck, and roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure. for use as multi-family (3 unit) household living. as per approved plans. **************************separate permits for all other work. *************************************
- Commercial building permit Jul 2026Issued
For the new construction of three (3) story vb construction type with rear decks at 2nd and 3rd fl., roof deck and roof deck access structure for the use of multi-family (4 units) dwellings- r2 occupancy. building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13r. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. **a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within the building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2018 ibc. separate permiits to be obtained for all other work.
- Commercial building permit Jul 2026Issued
For underpinning and for the construction of an attached structure to include cellar, roof deck accessed by roof deck access structure and two rear decks. for use as multi-family (3 unit) household living. as per approved plans. ********************separate permits for any other work. *************************************
- Commercial building permit Jul 2026Issued
For the construction of an attached structure to include cellar, roof deck accessed by roof deck access structure and two rear decks. for use as multi-family (3 unit) household living. as per approved plans. ********************separate permits for any other work. *************************************
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2026Issued
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/replace 2 heat pumps 1 & 2 floors with 2 ton a/c with 10 kw back up heat. 3rd floor - 1 mini split 2 heads, 2 ton unit
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Issued
Installation of 3 toilets, 3 lavy sinks, 3 showers, 3 kitchen sink, 3 water heater
- Zoning permit Jan 2026Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Zoning permit Dec 2025Issued
For new construction of an attached building with cellar, rear decks, roof deck and roof-deck access structure.
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: Septa Broad & Lehigh, Broad & Lehigh St (750 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,400 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
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
Mastery CS-Clymer Elementary (650 ft), KIPP Philadelphia CS (1,900 ft), KIPP North Philadelphia CS (1,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.6 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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