1252 Palethorp Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1252 Palethorp Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 45 permits, 2 not closed, and 24 violations, 2 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 1252 Palethorp 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Zoning permit Nov 2023Issued
Limited lodging
- Zoning permit Jan 2022Issued
Residential - household living - single-family
- Electrical permit Dec 2020Completed
Rough through out as per nec 2014 install 300 amp service
- General permit minor Nov 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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2020Completed
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.
- Plumbing permit Aug 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.
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2020Completed
For the installation of a 2-inch fire service, 1.25-inch backflow preventer and a wet fire suppression system per approved plans, hydraulic calculations and nfpa 13r.
- Plumbing permit Jun 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 Jun 2020Completed
Install drain and water lines from basement to 15 toilets, 15 sinks, 13 tub/showers, 5 kitchen sinks, 5 laundry--pvc and pex - rough and finish-plumbing code 2018 **building permit#989781**
- Electrical permit Jun 2020Completed
Install 500amp service, 1ph main service 120/240v--install 6 gang meter module (5 apt, (1) house--install all wiring throughout 5 unit apt building as per 2017 nec # 989781 install complete fire alarm system per engineer sealed and city approved drawings.
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2020Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system throughout a four (4) story single-family dwelling to include a new two (2) inch fire service line and a new one and a quarter (1 1/4) inch backflow prevention device as per plans and in accordance with nfpa 13r. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2020Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system in accordance with nfpa 13r (using a new 2" fire service line as per pwd utility plan dated 12/17/19 and new 2" backflow) throughout a new four (4) story attached structure to be used as group r-2, as per plans; see ap#989781 for new construction permit.
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
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Select Beverage Co, 1342 N Howard St (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
700 ft
City Of Philadelphia 18 2 1200 00 and 22 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,850 ft
Starkey Chemical Process 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
1,550 ft
Bodine William W HS (1,550 ft), Moffet John Sch (1,700 ft), Ludlow James R Sch (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.7 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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