1316 Alter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1316 Alter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 36 permits, 1 not closed, and 13 violations.
- 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 1316 Alter Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- General permit minor Mar 2026Completed
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on existing roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the ez permit process.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Completed
Replace section of house drain, house trap and fresh air inlet.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
Replacing 3/4" water service
- Residential building permit Jan 2023Completed
For structural modifications to the existing single family dwelling per plans.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2022Completed
Replace house drain, house trap and fresh air inlet.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2020Completed
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.
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2020Completed
For the installation of a 1.5-inch combined water/fire service line and for the installation of a wet fire suppression system in accordance with approved plans, hydraulic calculations and nfpa 13d.
- Electrical permit Feb 2020Completed
Install 200amp service complete with grounding and wire throughout with recepts,switches,lights,fixtures,smokes and co detectors as per 2014 nec (south district)
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2020Completed
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. installation of two(2) 2.5 ton 80,000btu warm air aplliances with 2.5ton hvac units located at ground level and ducting with 23 registers.
- Demolition permit Apr 2019Completed
For the complete demolition of an existing attached two (2) story masonry structure.structure to be demolished by hand only. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. separate streets department approval required for sidewalk closure.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2019Completed
Seal lateral
- Zoning/use permit Feb 2019Completed
For the complete demolition of an existing 1 & 2 story garage structure and for the proposed new construction with roof deck and with two accessory interior off street parking spaces on first floor front accessed from alter street. to use as single-family household living.** issued to correct permit language ***.see ap# 862100 for zba approved plan.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.6 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
12 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40091, 1100 S 10th St & Washington 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
2,000 ft
Hawthorne Community Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,200 ft
Lerro Products Inc and 2 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
950 ft
Creative and Performing Arts (950 ft), Christopher Columbus CS (950 ft), Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch (1,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.0 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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