1246 West Sergeant Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1246 West Sergeant Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 5 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 1246 West Sergeant Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Demolition permit Jul 2025Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2024-114147. for the complete demolition of a property as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: replace front sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 1235, 1239 w. sergeant. remove all trees. erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Expired
Replace underfloor plumbing for 2nd floor bathroom for toilet, lav and tub install toilet, lav and tub
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 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. replace existing furnace only, in like & kind, with 80k btu gas furnace. connect to existing ductwork and chimney. any new ductwork will require a valid building permit.
- Demolition permit May 2021Completed
For the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. *add'l specs: 2 stucco c/w 1249 & 1243 w. sergeant. replace all sidewalk. erosion control mat with seed on lot.
- Demolition permit May 2021Completed
For the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. *add'l specs: 2 stucco c/w 1249 & 1243 w. sergeant. replace all sidewalk. erosion control mat with seed on lot.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2020Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2020Completed
Replace house trap fai as per 2004 ppc
- Plumbing permit Jun 2019Completed
Replace curb trap, fai & house drain pa20191571208 "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 2019Completed
Replacement of 3/4" water service as per 2004 ppc
- Electrical permit Jun 2017Completed
Replace 100a, 20- space service, 8- 15a circuits, 8- 20a circuits...in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building (paid for by phdc)
- Alteration permit May 2017Expired
Ez permit stadard alterations- 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.
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: North Phila Sta, 2601 N 16th St (1,600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,050 ft
Acme Lamp Shade and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,500 ft
O F Zurn Co and 4 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
1,350 ft
YouthBuild Phila CS (1,350 ft), KIPP Philadelphia CS (1,550 ft), KIPP North Philadelphia CS (1,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.4 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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