137 Bingham Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 137 Bingham Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 16 permits, 9 not closed, and 24 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 137 Bingham 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2026Issued
Install new fire suppression system and 1” combined service in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout the entire building. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2026Issued
Install new fire suppression system and 1” combined service in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout the entire building. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
Residential service equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps with no increase in service size including an emergency disconnect as per residential service equipment ez standard install exterior outside disconnect install general lighting in the basement along with a dedicated outlet for sump pump. no other wiring will be done pre fab house that is already wired
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
- residential service equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps with no increase in service size as per residential service equipment ez standard including an emergency disconnect install exterior emergency disconnect.installing lighting in basement along with a outlet for sump pump there will be no other wiring done within the home as it is a prefab home and is already wired
- Residential building permit Jul 2026Issued
For the erection of a semi-detached two (2) story modular structure with a rear deck and porch. for use as a single-family household living. building to be sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. blower door testing shall be performed in accordance with astm e 779 or astm e 1827 by an approved third-party agency.
- Residential building permit Jul 2026Issued
For the erection of a semi-detached two (2) story modular structure with a rear deck and porch. for use as a single-family household living. building to be sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. blower door testing shall be performed in accordance with astm e 779 or astm e 1827 by an approved third-party agency.
- Zoning permit May 2026Issued
New construction of semi-detached building for use as single-family household living with one (1) accessory surface parking space. size and location per approved plan. *amended 6/23/26; revised size of rear deck*
- Zoning permit May 2026Issued
New construction of semi-detached building for use as single-family household living with one (1) accessory surface parking space. size and location per approved plan. *amended 6/23/26; revised size of rear deck*
- Zoning permit Feb 2026Issued
For lot line relocation to create two (2) lots from one (1) existing lot. size and location per approved plan.
- Use permit Oct 2015Completed
Use as 2 units
- Use permit Jun 2014Completed
Change use from dental office to 1 apt on the 1st fl.
- Electrical permit Jul 2012Completed
Install vista 32fb ul listed fire panel in basement with battery back up and a keypad in office. fire devices throughout as per nfpa-72(mixed use)(east dist)
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
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Pilgrim Ctl Ofc, 7254 Rising Sun Ave (700 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,750 ft
Hh Fluorescent Parts Inc and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
1,350 ft
Crossan Kennedy C Sch (1,350 ft), Northeast HS (3,850 ft), Moore J Hampton Sch (4,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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