140 Reed Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 140 Reed Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 59 permits, all closed, and 21 violations, 4 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 140 Reed Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. 4 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2022Completed
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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (install 4 ton aci air-handler. install some new ductwork and reusing some existing ductwork(12 supplies & 2 returns). install 2 ton rooftop unit pc64a240502li york with ductwork(engineer report stating roof designed to support unit submitted with application).
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
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 Apr 2022Completed
Rewire 3rd floor. install 100-amp subpanel, replace all light fixtures and duplex receptacles as per 2014 nec
- Residential building permit Sep 2021Completed
For the construction of an addition above an existing attached structure with rear balcony accessed from rear of 3rd floor. for a single-family household living with existing accessory rear garage. as per plans. **********************************no underpinning on this application. separate permits are required for plumbing, mech. or electrical work.*************************************************************************************************
- General permit minor Jun 2021Completed
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.
- Zoning permit May 2021Completed
For the erection of a third-story addition to an existing two-story structure. size and location as shown in the application/plans. amendment approved on 8/27/2021: to remove the roof deck and access stair to the accessory structure. size and
- Plumbing permit Jun 2014Completed
Lateral
- Plumbing permit Jun 2014Completed
Site work as per plans
- Mechanical permit Feb 2014Completed
Installation of (2) hvac units including ductwork (sfd)
- Mechanical permit Feb 2014Completed
Installation of (2) hvac units including ductwork (sfd)
- Mechanical permit Feb 2014Completed
Installation of (2) hvac units including ductwork (sfd)
- Mechanical permit Feb 2014Completed
Installation of (2) hvac units including ductwork (sfd)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.5 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Pintos Atlantic Inc, 1317 S 3rd St (650 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,350 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 4 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
1,900 ft
Vare-Washington El Sch (1,900 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (2,350 ft), Furness Horace HS (2,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.4 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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