142 Snyder Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Is 142 Snyder Avenue in a flood zone?
- No. FEMA maps it in Zone X, outside the high-risk flood area. Flood insurance is optional.
- Does 142 Snyder Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 2 not closed, and 16 violations, 7 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 142 Snyder Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Electrical permit Aug 2021Completed
Whole house re-wire. 48 receptacles, 20 switches, six smoke detectors, 44 high hats, the 100 amp service is existing with 30 circuit panel no service needed already there. as per nec 2014
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2021Completed
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. install 2-60,000 btu 95% gas furnaces with 1- 2 ton condenser and 1-2-1/2 ton condenser with related duct work thru out
- Plumbing permit Apr 2021Completed
All new interior plumbing for 10 fixtures
- Residential building permit Oct 2020Completed
Erection of a rear addition and a 3rd story to an existing attached single family home.
- General permit minor Jul 2020Expired
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 Nov 2019Completed
For the erection of a rear addition to an existing attached structure. for a single family household living. size and location as per plans.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2019Completed
Install new house trap and fai as per 2004 ppc
- Alteration permit Oct 2018Expired
Minor permit to point front exterior wall required to obtain the street's department sidewalk closure permit. *contractor has no employees per notarized letter*
- Plumbing permit Nov 2017Completed
Install water and drain lines for toilet, vanities and tubs.the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Electrical permit Nov 2017Completed
Install 200amp service upgrade and partial rewire for 2nd and 3rd floor with recepts,switches,lights,fixtures,smokes and co detectors as per 2008 nec (south district)
- Addition permit Oct 2017Completed
For the erection of a third story addition. permit is also for prescriptive interior alterations throughout the existing structure. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Zoning permit Oct 2017Completed
For the erection of a third story addition to an existing attached building for use as single family dwelling. (size and location as shown on the plan)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
FEMA flood zone
Zone X
Moderate flood hazard: a 0.2% annual chance. Flood insurance is optional and usually cheaper here.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (FIRM)
Superfund site
1.2 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Grant Paper Co, 1901 S Water St (1,000 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,950 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
950 ft
Inolex Chemical Co 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
900 ft
Furness Horace HS (900 ft), Sharswood George Sch (1,150 ft), Taggart John H Sch (2,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.0 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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