1242 Leopard Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1242 Leopard Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 56 permits, 4 not closed, and 16 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 1242 Leopard Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2026Completed
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace ct, fai & md.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp the waterbox is done through pwd
- General permit minor May 2021Expired
Ez exterior wall coverings- fiber cement panel siding-for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- General permit minor Jan 2020Completed
Ez exterior wall coverings - for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. for the removal of exterior stucco wall covering and the installation of the fiber cement lap siding as per the attached standards.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2019Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- new heater and ac unit-for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2019Completed
2 curb trap 2 house drain 2 water service pa20192842747 as per 2004 ppc
- Electrical permit Oct 2019Completed
Install two 200amp services ground system electrical wiring devices for duplex as per 2014 nec
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2019Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system in accordance with nfpa 13d and l&i code bulletin 1001-r1 (using a new 1-1/2" combined fire/water service line as per approved pwd utility plan dated 4/20/18) for unit b w/in a new three (3) story attached structure to be used as group r-3 (2fd), as per plans; see ap#871143 for new construction permit.
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2019Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system in accordance with nfpa 13d and l&i code bulletin 1001-r1 (using a new 1-1/2" combined fire/water service line as per approved pwd utility plan dated 4/20/18) for unit a w/in a new three (3) story attached structure to be used as group r-3 (2fd), as per plans; see ap#871143 for new construction permit.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2019Completed
Install fixtures in a new construction single family dwelling; three(3) toilets, three(3) lavs, three(3) tubs, one kitchen sink, one(1) laundry box, stack, and one hot water heater as per philadelphia 2014 plumbing code.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2019Completed
Install fixtures in a new construction single family dwelling; three(3) toilets, three(3) lavs, three(3) tubs, one kitchen sink, one(1) laundry box, stack, and one hot water heater as per philadelphia 2014 plumbing code.
- Residential building permit Jul 2018Completed
For the erection of a 3-story attached 2 family structure w/ cellar, and roof deck accessed by pilot house. to be built as (2) single family dwellings.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.9 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Select Beverage Co, 1342 N Howard St (700 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
750 ft
233 East Girard Avenue G3tbny00 and 15 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,200 ft
Exelon Corp Delaware Generating Station 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
1,650 ft
Adaire Alexander Sch (1,650 ft), Moffet John Sch (1,850 ft), Bodine William W HS (2,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.8 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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