1434 Wharton Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1434 Wharton Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 38 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 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 1434 Wharton Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- General permit minor Jun 2026Completed
For the installation of new roof coverings on existing roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Issued
Replace 50 gallon electric water heater.
- Zoning permit Dec 2023Issued
Limited lodging
- Electrical permit Oct 2023Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Expired
Replacing existing curb trap
- General permit minor May 2019Expired
Removal of stucco on side wall & back wall and replace with vinyl siding.***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
- Plumbing permit Jan 2019Completed
3 wc,3 lav,2 tub and 1 kitchen sink (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Jan 2019Completed
Install 200 amp service complete with ground wire throughout, gfci smoke det, outlets, lights, smoke det per nec code 2008, bldg permit#842850
- Plumbing permit Feb 2018Completed
Curb trap & fai pa20180500866 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Mechanical permit Jan 2018Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Electrical permit Jan 2018Completed
Install 200amp service complete with ground wire throught outlets, switches, lights, gfci, smoke detector as per nec code 2008 north district
- Alteration permit Jan 2018Completed
Interior demo to non-load bearing walls only, no structural work on this permit and interior alterations to include drywall, sheetrock, new bathroom and kitchen, new windows and doors in existing opening. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. separate permits required for plumbing, electrical and mechanical work
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.5 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Lukoil 69219, 1243 S Broad St (550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,250 ft
Lerro Products Inc and 2 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
Christopher Columbus CS (900 ft), Childs George W Sch (1,450 ft), Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch (1,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.7 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
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- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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