137 Davis Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 137 Davis Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 23 permits, 4 not closed, and 23 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 Davis Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Sep 2023Completed
Complete rewire of property,100 amp service, all proper grounding, installation of all devices, install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as per 2017 nec.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Expired
Complete rough in on all (5) fixtures, (1) water closet, (1) lav, (1) tub and shower, (1) kitchen sink, (1) washer machine.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2023Expired
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2023-007626 ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances-(65,000 btu furnace, 5 diffusers, 1.5 ton condenser). 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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies.
- General permit minor Jul 2023Expired
Ez permit decks - for new decks to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Residential building permit Jul 2023Expired
Ez permit standards alterations- (ez standard - framing non-load-bearing walls, drywall, insulation, doors, trim, kitchen, bath & flooring.) for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab.no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.
- General permit minor Jul 2023Completed
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.
- Electrical permit Nov 2022Completed
Rewire throughout, install new 100 amp breaker box 100 amp meter base as per nec 2014
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Completed
Install 1 toilet and a jetted tub in the bathroom
- Residential building permit Oct 2022Completed
Ez permit standards alterations for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar is expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. *no basement alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* *no structural alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* replace damaged ceilings, drywall. new kitchen countertop and cabinets, with backsplash. install new flooring and carpets. new interior doors and new paint throughout.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2020Completed
Replace house drain, curb trap and fresh air inlet per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2019Completed
Curb trap fai
- Electrical permit Oct 2017Completed
Install 5 circuits, 9- switch legs, 20- circuit extensions, 3- 3/way switch systems, 6-interconn smoke detectors, ground rod, 3-single bulb fixs, junction all illegal connect, cover junction boxes, secure wires... per 2008 nec for a one family bldg
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: George M Germanovich Jr, 469 Conchester Hwy (1,500 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,350 ft
133 Grape St Hanson Associates. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
2,400 ft
Cook-Wissahickon Sch (2,400 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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