126 Mercy Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 126 Mercy Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 32 permits, 4 not closed, and 22 violations.
- 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 126 Mercy 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. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Jun 2026Completed
200 amp main electrical service upgrade, panel, meter, grounding as per 2017 nec.
- Residential building permit Jan 2026Completed
For the installation of star-bolts and associated building repairs per plans.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
Repair building drain
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
Install new 4”main drain with yard drain and stack to listed fixtures install hot and cold water line to 13 fixtures .
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2023Completed
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. 3 tons ac located on the rooftop, and all supply trunks with 12 supply registered, first floor 4, second floor, 4, third floor 4. and 1first floor 1 return, second floor 1 return, third floor 1 return.
- Electrical permit Mar 2023Completed
Install a 200-amp single phase service and panel wire throughout the lights switches receptacles smoke detector and 240-volt hvac outlet as per 2017 nec
- Operations permit Dec 2022Expired
15x60 enclosed tent
- Residential building permit Jul 2022Completed
For the erection of a third floor addition with a roof deck and pilot house above. work to include interior alteration to the existing attached single family dwelling per plans. separate permits required for all associated mep work.
- Zoning permit Jul 2022Completed
For the partial demolition of the existing attached structure, the erection of a third floor addition, roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown in the application/plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2022Completed
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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (1 -3 ton air handler , 1- 5 kw back up heat, 1 - 3 ton heat pump, all duct work 6 regs).
- Electrical permit Jan 2022Completed
Replace all existing electrical circuit inside the property including but not limited to switch, outlet, and wiring. replace existing service with 200amp service and panel.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2022Completed
Installing 3 toilets 3 lavatory 2 tub/showers 1 kitchen sink 1 hot water heater and washer/dryer hook-up ppc 2018
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. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.2 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Grant Paper Co, 1901 S Water St (800 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,950 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,050 ft
Inolex Chemical 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
800 ft
Furness Horace HS (800 ft), Sharswood George Sch (1,300 ft), Taggart John H Sch (2,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.0 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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