1311 Lafayette Place, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1311 Lafayette Place have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 6 permits, all closed, and 15 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 1311 Lafayette Place at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. 2 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2018Completed
Replace 3/4 water service city main to sidewalk and sidewalk to meter pa20180922908(sfd)"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Dec 2014Completed
Install shower faucet,new toilet,vanity and kitchen sink(sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Dec 2014Completed
**ez-interior alterations - single family dwelling - applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations. separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac. no bedrooms in the basement. no contractors on the site-home owner to perform work them self.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2009Completed
Repair 4 foot section of main house drain in driveway
- Electrical permit May 2008Completed
Inspection on existing services, last time service has been on was in 2004, as per 2005 nec (east dist)
- Plumbing permit Mar 2007Completed
(o) water heater
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Wolfsons, 959 N 8th St (1,550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,650 ft
1501 N Broad Street and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,600 ft
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
350 ft
Harrison, William H., School. 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
2,200 ft
Dunbar Paul L Sch (2,200 ft), Ludlow James R Sch (2,250 ft), Young Scholars CS (2,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.3 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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