147 Farson Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 147 Farson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 1 not closed, and 60 violations, 5 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 147 Farson 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Electrical permit Nov 2023Completed
Approx. 50% rewire of 1st floor in existing walls/ fishing wires including; outlets & lighting only. as per nec 2017 * the panel/service are existing*
- Alteration permit Dec 2019Completed
Ez permit decks - for new decks to an exiting one family dwelling as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. install 6'x 10' deck per the ez deck standards
- Plumbing permit Oct 2019Completed
Replace curb trap fai as per 2004 ppc
- Electrical permit Aug 2019Completed
Install 3 gang meter and panels,200amps new grounding systems, 40 wall outlets,30 wall switches,20 light fixtures,door bell systems and 12 gfci outlets per 2014 nec (duplex)
- Mechanical permit Aug 2019Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2019Completed
Install 13 fixtures as per 2004 ppc
- Zoning permit Jul 2019Completed
For the erection of a deck above the second story accessed from the third story.
- Alteration permit Jul 2019Completed
Interior structural framing, erection of a rear deck, installation of windows and 3 staircases per plans *contractor has pa hic license pa145757*
- Demolition permit Apr 2019Completed
For the complete demo of a vacant sfd as part of the city of philadelphia dept. of licenses & inspections demolition program. additional specs: stucco 135 & 139 n farson st. add column to support porch roof of 135 & 139 farson st. replace front sidewalk. clear all vegetation from lot.
- Alteration permit Jan 2019Completed
Ez exterior wall coverings- stucco-for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Electrical permit Nov 2017Completed
1 fire alarm control panel 1 annunciator keypad 5 common area smoke detectors 9 mini horns 2 manual pull stations 4 audible horn/strobes
- Mechanical permit Jan 2017Completed
Installation of (1) hvac unit (including ductwork and all associated accessories).
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
2.5 mi
Austin Avenue Radiation Site (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 4806-4850 Market St, 4806-4850 Market St (1,650 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,100 ft
Enterprise Heights 4700 06 Market Street and 12 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
5,100 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
300 ft
Dunlap, Thomas, School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
1,450 ft
West Philadelphia HS (1,450 ft), Parkway West (1,750 ft), Middle Years Alternative (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.3 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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