1415 Porter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1415 Porter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 41 permits, 5 not closed, and 55 violations, 8 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 1415 Porter 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2026Issued
Alterations to 2nd and 3rd floor of existing mixed use building. interior installation of drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for listed fixtures. all materials shall be metallic to roof extension for piping serving fixtures in commercial space. venting to be designed and installed in accordance with section 919 philadelphia single stack vent system. all work to be installed in strict compliance with 2021 ppc and approved plans
- Electrical permit Nov 2026Issued
Remove existing fire alarm devices and replace with new devices, including horns, strobes, manual pull stations, carbon monoxide detectors, and keypad. work includes all required wiring, mounting and integrating with the existing fire alarm system. all work shall be performed in accordance with 2017 nec, 2016 nfpa 72 and per approved plans.
- Commercial building permit Jul 2026Issued
For level ii alterations with no change of occupancy at the second and third floors. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical and plumbing work.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
Replace 3/4" water service main to meter
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Completed
Replace house trap and fresh air inlet.
- Electrical permit Aug 2023Completed
Re-wire the the house, new service 100 amp, existing panel meter stay (there is new panel and meter socket) new switches, outlets, lights, smoke co alarm, according nec 2017
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2023Completed
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. for the installation of a mechanical hvac system including all registers, diffusers, and appliances (installed in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications), with associated ductwork (all ductwork self-contained; no penetration of fire- rated assemblies), throughout an existing two (2) story attached structure, as per plans; see rp-2023-005285 for associated building permit.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2023Completed
Two full bathrooms, kitchen, laundry
- Residential building permit Jun 2023Completed
Interior alterations only in an existing single family residential structure. details as shown on plan.
- Zoning permit May 2023Issued
For documentation of refacing of existing signs, size and location as per approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
Install 1" backflow device
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2023Expired
For the installation of registers, diffusers and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. installation to accommodate the first floor of an existing structure. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
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
Superfund site
2.1 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp, 2301 S Broad St (850 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,450 ft
1621 Mckean Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,250 ft
Philadelphia Ship Repair Llc. 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
350 ft
Philadelphia Performing Arts CS (350 ft), Jenks Abram Sch (900 ft), South Philadelphia HS (1,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
4.9 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Homes this close can sit inside the 65 dB DNL noise contour. Visit at peak hours and check the airport's noise map.
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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