140 Sumac Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 140 Sumac Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 6 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 19 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 140 Sumac Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 19 open violations.
- Mechanical permit Jun 2019Completed
Install (1) hvac system with ductwork. (1) heat pump with ductwork & (1) minisplit system. (multi-family)
- Electrical permit Mar 2019Completed
Install 400amp service 5 gang meter pack 5 sub panels 100amp capacity 1 fire alarm panel outlets throughout switches lights. per nec&nfpa-72.
- General permit minor Nov 2018Expired
Level 1 alterations to an exiting multi-family dwelling. small drywall patch and repair to non fire rated drywall. no other work permitted on this permit.
- Electrical permit Nov 2018Issued
Install fire alarm as per nfpa 72
- Electrical permit May 2008Completed
Installation of fire alarm system, multi family dwelling as per nfpa-72
- Zoning permit Sep 2007Completed
For the creation of an off street parking slot 10'-0" x 18'-0" located in the front yard, accessed by a driveway and in conformance with the philadelphia zoning code.
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Vinces Svc Sta, 5400 Ridge Ave (1,650 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,350 ft
Richardsapex Inc. 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
1,850 ft
Cook-Wissahickon Sch (1,850 ft), Mifflin Thomas Sch (4,750 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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