1311 Sansom Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1311 Sansom Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 21 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 Sansom Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 21 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Completed
Installation of lavatory and water closet.
- Electrical permit Jun 2026Completed
Basement bathroom install one dedicated 20 amp 120v circuit for bathroom gfi install one 20 amp 120v circuit to feed lighting, exhaust fan and hand dryer.
- Commercial building permit May 2026Completed
For level ii interior alterations to toilet rooms within an existing group a-2 sit-down restaurant (1311-13 sansom st) and for exterior alterations with an expansion of the group a-2 occupancy to create an outdoor beer garden assembly & entertainment space (1302-04, 1306, & 1308 drury st). existing restaurant is not sprinklered. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 iebc. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. separate operations permits required for any beer garden tents. scope includes issuance of certificate of occupancy and lawful occupancy signage for the increase in occupant load. see zp-2025-007179 for the zoning approval of the outdoor assembly & entertainment use and the unity of use for 1311 sansom st and 1302-04, 1306, & 1308 drury st.
- Commercial building permit May 2026Completed
For structural repair/modification per approved plans. separate permit required for mechanical, electrical and plumbing work. *amend 7/14/26; revise per amended construction documents*
- Commercial building permit Oct 2025Completed
For the installation of two (2) freestandng streetery structures withon the public row and accessory to an existing restaurant (a-2 assembly). all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. ** streetery structures will not be anchored to the street or footway. ** no streetery structure shall be occupied until a final inspection is performed by l&i under a valid permit and a certificate of approval is issued. **amendment (2-19-2026): adding demolition plan - see approved amended construction documents **amendment (4-16-2026): for changes as per the approved amended construction documents
- Zoning permit Aug 2025Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant; unity of use; assembly and entertainment - nightclubs and public entertainment venues
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Completed
Replace 1" backflow device.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Completed
Install backflow
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Completed
Installation of the 3/4 inch domestic water backflow preventer
- Electrical permit Jan 2025Completed
Install (21) new gfci duplex outlets replace (9) existing gfci duplex outlets w/ new gfci duplex outlets install (40) new duplex outlets wire (6) new bathroom exhaust fans install (1) new cat6 outlets install disconnect switch for electric oven install (2) weatherproof outlet covers on deck outlets wire (2) new minisplits install new lights as per plans-2017 nec **no fire alarm work approved on this permit**
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
Renovations of the existing restaurant as per drawings including installation of: -3 hand wash sink -4 bathroom sinks -2 three compartment sink -1 mop sink -2 indirect drains -5 bathroom toilets
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2025Completed
Alterations to hvac system for an existing bar/restaurant as per approved plans. *2018 imc review*
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Psfs Bldg, 20-26 S 12th St (950 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
850 ft
Jump Street and 18 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,800 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
350 ft
Witherspoon Building and 2 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
2,600 ft
Independence CS (2,600 ft), National Constitution Center HS (2,800 ft), Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS (2,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.8 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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