1353 West Silver Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1353 West Silver Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 29 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 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 1353 West Silver Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Demolition permit Oct 2026Issued
For the complete demolition of the existing attached two (2) story masonry structure. all permitted demolition activity to be done in accordance with site safety demolition plan and such plan to be maintained on site at all times. demolition to be done by hand and mechanical demolition only. protection of pedestrians, public right-of-way, and adjacent properties to be in place prior to start of work. separate streets department approval required for right-of-way encroachment or closure.
- Zoning permit Sep 2026Issued
Complete demolition to create vacant lot.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Issued
Seal lateral for demo - approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Issued
Curb trap, fai, md spot repair on property
- Administrative permit Jun 2026Completed
For a certificate of occupancy for a retail store (group m) in an existing tenant space. no alterations work under this permit. *no change to tenant spaces 1 or 2)*
- Plumbing permit May 2026Completed
Interior installation of drainage, waste, vent and water supply for listed fixture rough-in to finish.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2026Completed
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. additional permits may be required.
- Electrical permit Apr 2026Completed
Complete rewire installing new non-metallic romex electrical cables for lighting receptacles switches smoke detectors etc throughout the house. replacing the existing 100 amp electrical service with a new 100 amp electrical service
- Residential building permit Mar 2026Completed
For interior alterations to an existing attached structure used as a single-family dwelling as per building application/plan.
- Zoning permit Oct 2025Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries
- Electrical permit Aug 2022Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2022-008514
- Plumbing permit Aug 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2022-008514
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
Leaking fuel tanks
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: North Phila Sta, 2601 N 16th St (1,250 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,400 ft
1846 West Sedgley Avenue and 7 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
200 ft
O F Zurn Co and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
900 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
Mastery CS-Clymer Elementary (950 ft), KIPP Philadelphia CS (1,550 ft), KIPP North Philadelphia CS (1,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.6 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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