1330 Alter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1330 Alter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 39 permits, 12 not closed, and 24 violations, 8 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 1330 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
12 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2026Issued
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout the building to include 2" main fire service line with a 2" wilkins 950xlt2bfss backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Issued
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo cp-2026-002790
- Electrical permit Sep 2026Issued
Install service(350kcmil )& meter bank, interior wiring ,fire alarm. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Issued
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo cp-2026-002790
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2026Issued
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo cp-2026-002790
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Issued
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo cp-2026-002790
- Commercial building permit Sep 2026Issued
New construction of a three-story building with basement and private roof decks with pilot houses for use as a three (3) family dwelling as per approved plans. see permit sp-2025-000512 for associated excavation work and permit sp-2025-000510 for associated foundation work. building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13. *2018 ibc review* **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work**
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
Replacing 3/4" water service
- Site / utility permit Jun 2025Issued
For the excavation and underpinning work per approved plans.
- Site / utility permit Jun 2025Issued
For the erection of concrete foundation for new construction work. see permit #sp-2025-000512 for excavation and underpinning work. separate permit required for new construction work. amendment approved as of 03/25/2026: for revisions to foundation/ concrete footings, column base plate & anchor bolts, addition of two (2) interior footings and concrete retaining wall per approved amended plans.
- Demolition permit Apr 2025Completed
For the complete demolition of the semi-detached two-story structure by hand and hand hold devices. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. *seperate streets department permit require for closure of right of way. *21 day posing and notice required per a-303.2 *a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within min. 5.5 feet of building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. the wall covering is included within the scope of this demolition permit.
- General permit minor Apr 2025Expired
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.
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
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Broad & Washington, Washington Ave & 13th St (500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,050 ft
Hawthorne Community Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,100 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
Historic listing nearby
500 ft
Marine Corps Supply Activity. 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
900 ft
Creative and Performing Arts (900 ft), Christopher Columbus CS (1,000 ft), Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch (1,100 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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