1420 Emerick Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1420 Emerick Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 9 not closed, and 51 violations, 1 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 1420 Emerick 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Completed
Half of 3/4" water distribution from curb into house
- 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. hvac unit replacement, 60000btu gas furnace 80% with 2 ton coil and condenser. the existing ductwork is being reused
- Electrical permit Jul 2023Completed
New circuits in kitchen and basement update lighting in kitchen, basement, and master bedroom upgrade all receptacles and switches. upgrade panel from 20 to 30 circuit. as per 2017 nec
- Residential building permit Jul 2023Completed
Ez permit standards alterations for alterations to an existing one family dwelling 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 any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, underpinning and excavations (i.e., digging in basement). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar are expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. *no basement alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* *no structural alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* approved scope of work the approved alterations for this permit are limited to non-structural alterations throughout the first and second floor per submitted engineer letter.
- General permit minor Nov 2022Expired
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. streets department permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures.
- Zoning permit Feb 2022Issued
Office - business and professional
- Electrical permit Jul 2020Completed
Add 8 outlets to new office partitions from existing circuits
- Commercial building permit May 2020Completed
For interior alterations for the first floor tenant space to include the erection of partition walls, provide finises/furnishings and accessibility improvements throughout. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Use permit Mar 2020Completed
.use registration for professional office building management and leasing office
- Administrative permit Jan 2020Completed
Temporary certificate of occupancy for ninety (90) days for entire building, with vacant commercial space and (24 units) above, can not use elevator unit it is certified by state.
- General permit minor Sep 2019Completed
Roof replacement - install a tpo membrane type roof system. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement).
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2019Expired
Replace hvac system & ductwork (7 vent).
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
2.6 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (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: L Blakes Getty 97109, Berks St (1,050 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
850 ft
Whipped Bake Shop and 15 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,650 ft
V S Philadelphia Galvanizing Llc and 6 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
700 ft
Adaire Alexander Sch (700 ft), Penn Treaty Sch (1,150 ft), Moffet John Sch (1,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.1 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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