1303 Hope Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1303 Hope Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 10 not closed, and 60 violations, 10 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 1303 Hope 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
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 10 open violations.
- General permit minor Jul 2026Completed
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.
- General permit minor Jul 2026Issued
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 2025Completed
Installing cast iron drains and copper water lines for a tenant fit out 1-toilet 1-lav 1-mop sink 2-dish sinks 1ejector pump 1 electric water heater
- Zoning permit Dec 2024Issued
For the relocation of lot lines to create one (1) lot (premises a) from five (5) existing lots [107,109,111,113,115 w. thompson street]. size and location as shown in application/plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2024Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. for use as previously approved. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Electrical permit Nov 2024Completed
Existing 200 amp service. install wiring/devices as per plan including arc fault breakers as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Commercial building permit Oct 2024Completed
For level ii alteration to create a prepared food shop within shell tenant space as per approved plans. building is fully sprinklered. separate permits required for mep and fp work. amendmnt #1 to exclude all specific equipment from previous submission. permit to reflect standard vanilla shell only.
- Zoning permit Sep 2024Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - prepared food shop
- Electrical permit Jul 2024Completed
Existing 200 amp, 3-phase service. install new lights and devices throughout commercial space as per plans and 2017 nec.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Install 1 ice machine, 1 three compartment sink, 1 hand sink, 1 dishwasher, 1 hub drain, 3 floor sinks, 1 hot water heater and 1 floor drain according to the 2018 ppc and per plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2024Completed
For install hvac work as per plans in the commercial space fitout.
- Zoning permit Jul 2024Issued
For installation of a statically illuminated neon sign mounted on plexi glass, size and location as shown on the plans.
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Select Beverage Co, 1342 N Howard St (350 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,100 ft
233 East Girard Avenue G3tbny00 and 19 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,550 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
1,600 ft
Moffet John Sch (1,600 ft), Adaire Alexander Sch (1,800 ft), Bodine William W HS (2,150 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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