1305 Locust Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1305 Locust Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 violations, 13 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 1305 Locust Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 13 open violations.
- Zoning permit Jun 2025Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - smoking lounge
- Fire suppression permit Dec 2024Completed
Ez permit sprinkler relocation (nfpa 13)- for the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. mk fire protection to relocate 4 sprinkler heads
- Electrical permit Dec 2024Completed
*** no fire alarm work on this permit *** electric for new stairways, install lights, emergencys exit signs
- Commercial building permit Sep 2024Completed
For level 2 alterations to existing daycare space to extend enclosed exit stairway to basement as per plans. no change in occupancy classification.
- Electrical permit Aug 2021Completed
Install new electrical service to single phase fire pump per plans as per 2017 nec and nfpa 20. service size is 100amp.
- General permit Mar 2021Completed
Erection of 6 foot high site fence wall in rear of property as per approved plans.
- Electrical permit Jul 2020Completed
Complete wiring throughout 12 units including switches, outlets, lighting, 800 amp service per plans. fire alarm wiring for each unit as per the 2017 nec & 2016 nfpa-72.
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2020Completed
For the installation of a two (2) inch fire service line, backflow preventer, fire pump, and standpipes for automatic fire suppression system as per nfpa 13. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.
- Administrative permit Apr 2020Completed
Amendment to building permit 3947225 to reconfiguration of non-bearing interior walls, reconfiguration of bathroom and kitchen layouts as per plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2020Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers and appliances with associated ductwork throughout an existing building. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 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.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2020Completed
Ws,ct,fai,hd pa2019 pending "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - " and 14-wc,16-lavs,9-sh,3-bt,7ks,3wm,7-dw & 13-new hwh and backflow the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004 ***water heater not in count***
- Administrative permit Nov 2019Completed
Amendment to building pemitt #947225 for the reconfiguration of non-bearing, interior walls, reconfiguration of bathroom & kitchen layouts as per 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
Superfund site
2.8 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (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: Broad & Pine Assoc, 400 S Broad St (1,250 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,500 ft
Jump Street and 19 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,850 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
300 ft
Leidy, Dr. Joseph, House and 3 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
2,150 ft
Independence CS (2,150 ft), National Constitution Center HS (2,950 ft), Academy at Palumbo (3,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.7 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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