131 Pemberton Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 131 Pemberton Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 17 not closed, and 28 violations, 3 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 131 Pemberton Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
17 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- General permit minor Oct 2024Expired
Ez exterior wall coverings- for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. all wood replacement sash kits installed into existing openings on front facade. includes removal of storms. full frame replacement windows for the rear of main block with alum clad sashes and 6 over 6 sdl. full frame replacement windows for the rear 'addition' of home 1 over 1, alum clad sashes.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 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. install a one to one mitsubishi ductless unit, replace a high velocity coil, blower and baseboard, and add (2) additional supply tubes no work to front facade allowed under this permit application as per phc approval
- General permit Apr 2024Completed
For the installation of roof-mounted solar panels as per approved plans and manufacturer specifications. separate permit required for electrical work.
- Electrical permit Mar 2024Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard. no work to front facade.
- Electrical permit Mar 2024Completed
Living room and powder room,2nd floor, guest room, laundry room, hall bathroom, lounge area, office: 3rd-floor master bathroom, walk-in closet, master bedroom. staircase. 53 recessed lights. 39 receptacles, 3 gfci,39 switches, 5 cat-6 cable, install 6 sonos speakers. 6 wall sconce. 1 outdoor sconce. 2 floor receptacles. replace lights over the island only. no electrical work is getting done in the dining room, kitchen, or basement. 200-amp panel existing no works get done to the panel.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Completed
Install 3 toilets, 4 lavs, 1 tub and 1 shower. 9 fixtures
- Zoning permit Dec 2023Issued
Limited lodging
- Residential building permit Nov 2023Completed
Removal of selected interior non-bearing walls. renovation of existing bathrooms. add 1/2 bath on ground floor. install r-49 in roof ceilings. add skylight in rear roof. detail as shown on plan. no joist replacement included; additional requirements shall apply for replacing floor joists. permit amended on 4/8/24: to include staircase framing. details as shown on amended plan.
- Electrical permit Nov 2022Completed
Install: 3-pull stations 7-alarms 2- strobes as per nfpa 72 no additional wiring. just replacements as per nec 2017
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2022Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replacing units in an existing building, within the units as per ez mechanical standards. no breaking fire rated assembilies and no exterior work permit on this philadelphia historic property.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
Adding 5 new fixtures with piping to existing building. 2- kitchen sinks, washer box, lav, toilet. replacing existing fixtures without piping 2 toilets, 2 lavs, 1 shower as per ppc 2018
- Electrical permit Mar 2022Completed
Unit 3- 3rd floor bathroom o wire exhaust fan + switch o wire shower wafer light + switch o f&i gfi receptacle o f&i 2 unit packs for shower wafer hh-11 o install a vanity light +switch o f&i a ceiling wafter light + switch front bedroom o install a ceiling fan/light combo & switch o f&i 4- 4” wafer lights + dimmer switch o f&i 4- unit packs in 2 closets o f&i 2 closet lights (wafer) o install 2- sp switches for closet lights o f&i 7- 15a decora receptacle plates o f&i a washer/dryer gfi receptacle o f&i 2 smoke detectors o f&i a 4’ wafer light in the hallway o f&i a unit pack for hall wafter light o f&i 2- s3 switches for hallway lights rear bedroom o install ceiling fan/light combo o f&i 4-4” wafer lights o f&i a closet light (wafer light) o f&i 2-sp decora switches o f&i- 1 dimmer switch for wafer lights o f&i- 4 unit packs o f&i- 6 15a tr decora receptacles bathroom o install vanity lights +switch o f&i a tr gfi receptacle o f&i 2 ceiling lights o wire exhaust fan o f&i- 3 sp switches o deck- install a deck gfi o deck- install a deck light 2nd floor bathroom o install vanity light & sp switch o f&i a ceiling wafer light o 2-f&i wafer light unit pack o wire exhaust fan o f&i tr gfi receptacle o f&i 4- sp & s3 switches + plate o f&i 2 carbon monoxide detectors o f&i a ceiling wafter light in the hallway kitchen o f&i a dw gfi + breaker o f&i a gd receptacle and switch o f&i a microwave receptacle + gas oven receptacles+ jb and dual function breaker o f&i 4 countertop gfi receptacles & afci breakers o f&i island gfi receptacle & box o install a pendant light o f&i- 4 wafer lights o f&i-4 unit packs for kitchen wafer lights o f&i- 2 4” wafter lights in dining area + dimmer switch o f&i- 4-4” wafter lights in living area + dimmer switch o f&i- 6- wafer lights unit packs o f&i- 3-3” wafer lights + a dimmer switch o install a ceiling fan o f&i- 7- 15a tr receptacles o f&i a closet light & switch o f&i 3-
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
1.7 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (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: Salem Limo, 834 S Swanson St (1,350 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,100 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,650 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 4 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
Irish, Nathaniel, 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
1,500 ft
Meredith William M Sch (1,500 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (2,550 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (2,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.9 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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