144 Jackson Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 144 Jackson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 16 permits, 4 not closed, and 4 violations.
- 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 144 Jackson Street 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Mechanical permit Nov 2018Completed
Install 80,000 btu 95% eff gas furnace in basement with air and ductwork
- Plumbing permit Sep 2018Completed
Install waste and water lines for 2-water closets,3-lavs,2-tubs,1-kitchen sink,house drain,stack,area drain,water heater and washer box.the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Addition permit Jan 2018Completed
For partial demolition to remove <2/3rds of the existing joists at the rear, and the front wall (to be done by hand methods only), for the erection of a two (2) story addition at the rear, and interior alterations throughout, for an existing two (2) story attached structure used as single-family household living, as per plans; separate permits required for all mep work; a covered walkway or sidewalk closure (separate building/streets department permits required), shall be required within 12.5 feet of building façade in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc.
- Zoning permit Oct 2017Completed
For the partial demolition at the rear of an existing attached building. for the erection of an addition to the existing attached building. size and location as shown on approved plan. maintain existing use as single family household living.
- Electrical permit Jun 2017Completed
New wire thru out, new lighting, outlets, switches, smokes and co detectors and 200amp service as per 2008 nec code (south district)
- Alteration permit May 2017Expired
Interior alterations to include interior demo of non load bearing partitions, framimg of 1st and 2nd floors, replace doors & windows in existing openings. 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. (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Jan 2015Completed
Replace ht, hd, fai & 1-combo (sfd) pa20143640050 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations & plumbing trenches in excess of 5' in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection
- Suppression permit Dec 2014Expired
Installation of automatic sprinkler system in accordance with nfpa 13-d throughout a three (3) story attached structure with basement (single-family dwelling). this is a multi-purpose system utilizing a combined one inch (1") domestic and fire service line. separate permit required for all plumbing work.
- Electrical permit Jul 2014Completed
New 200amp service and all branch wiring per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Administrative permit Jul 2014Completed
Extension of permit ap# 285860 pursuant to pa act 87. this extension to expire on july 1, 2016 unless extended by another portion of the philadelphia code
- Mechanical permit Mar 2014Completed
Installation of 2 furnace split system complete with ductwork
- Plumbing permit Feb 2014Expired
Rough in sanitary and water pipe throughout house fixtures include 2 water closets,2 lavs,2 tubs/showers,1 shower,1 washer box and 1 kitchen sink(sfd)
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
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
10 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Grant Paper Co, 1901 S Water St (1,450 ft), open. 2 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
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
650 ft
Sharswood George Sch (650 ft), Furness Horace HS (1,250 ft), Taggart John H Sch (1,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.9 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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