141 Monroe Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 141 Monroe Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 14 not closed, and 14 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 141 Monroe Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
14 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2026Issued
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. philadelphia historical approval- accepted. no work to front facade. no roof work can be street visible. new ductless mini split install
- Electrical permit Jun 2026Issued
Install 200 amp electrical service and the main circuit breaker panel with proper grounding and bonding. rewire house throughout. install lighting, switches and receptacles outlets. install 120 volts interconnected smoke/co alarms. all work to be done according to the 2017 nec and per execcuted contract.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Issued
Install new pvc and pex piping for single family dwelling install fixtures when ready 1st floor: (1) w.c. (1) lav (1) k.s. 2nd floor: (1) w.c. (1) bathtub (1) lav
- Residential building permit May 2026Issued
For alterations throughout that consists of removing and resupporting an interior bearing wall and reinforcing an existing rear cantilevered bay of an existing attached structure used as a single-family dwelling as per building application/plan/phc approval.
- Electrical permit Mar 2026Completed
***nec 2017 fishing only*** 3rd floor rear bedroom afci circuit & rewire 3rd floor front bedroom afci circuit & rewire bathroom afci w/ gfci receptacle & overhead and vanity lighting 3rd floor hallway lighting & smoke/co 4th floor rear bedroom afci circuit & rewire 4th floor front bedroom afci circuit & rewire 4th floor hallway receptacle 2nd floor tv room afci circuit & surface receptacle basement boiler circuit w/ single pole service switch laundry circuit w/ gfci receptacle & smoke/co 200-amp meter socket 200-amp gec w/ ground rod (additional to existing) smoke/co in each bedroom to be rewired surge protector (eaton)
- Residential building permit Mar 2026Completed
For the installation of seven (7) starbolts to the front of an existing attached single-family four-story structure as per approved plan. amendment #1 amend to install new lintels over existing windows to the front of an existing attached single-family four-story structure as per amended plan.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2025Issued
Modify ductwork only for first and second floors, and disconnect the third floor ductwork from main system. install a second hvac system for the third floor,. new furnace and ac, new insulated ductwork, and 9 registers. furnace installation in small attic space, condenser on the roof.
- Electrical permit Oct 2025Issued
Partial remodel, 1st fl and 3rd fl, rough in smoke detector through per nec code first floor add 20 lights through out, new power kitchen appliance/gfci 3rd fl add 15 lights thought, replace all existing outlets
- Residential building permit Oct 2025Completed
For alterations to a single family dwelling property 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 but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing. work approved as per phc for brick pointing.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2025Issued
Fixture replacment of 5 fixtures in compliance with 2018 ppc and ez standard.
- Residential building permit Jul 2025Issued
For interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only.
- Residential building permit Jun 2025Completed
For the installtion of (7) star bolts to the front of an existing attached structure used as a single-family dwelling as per builiding application/plan.
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
Superfund site
1.7 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Salem Limo, 834 S Swanson St (1,450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,000 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,550 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
300 ft
Widow Maloby's Tavern and 4 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
1,500 ft
Meredith William M Sch (1,500 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (2,550 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (2,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.9 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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