147 Laurel Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 147 Laurel Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 43 permits, 6 not closed, and 7 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 147 Laurel Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- General permit minor Mar 2025Completed
Ez exterior wall coverings- for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closure. install stucco rear and breeze way wall
- Plumbing permit Sep 2020Expired
Replace curb trap and fai ppc 2018
- Plumbing permit Aug 2019Completed
Replace curb trap main drain fai as per 2004 ppc
- Electrical permit May 2019Completed
Install one(1) gfci in bathroom,(fish wire), one(1) vanity light, and 12 recessed lights or existing light circuit as per 2014 nec.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2019Completed
1 toilet, 1 stall shower, 2 vanities, installation will comply with philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Apr 2019Completed
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).no work may be peformed in the basement or cellar).home owner performing work.
- Alteration permit Apr 2016Completed
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- New construction permit Sep 2015Expired
For the erection of a one (1) story addition, with no dwelling unit access to roof area & no stairs to grade, with green roof covering on the same lot as a three (3) story attached building as per plans (see permit #591303 for approved plans).
- New construction permit Sep 2015Expired
Constructon of a detached sfd over existing parking area as per plans and bbs variance case #25014.
- New construction permit Apr 2015Expired
For the construction of concrete foundation system for future one (1) story above grade plane residential parking structure. see a/p #603328 for approved plans. separate approval from streets dept. required for any possible street or sidewalk closure.
- New construction permit Apr 2015Expired
For the construction of concrete foundation system for future three (3) story above grade plane residential building as per approved plans. separate approval from streets dept. required for any possible street or sidewalk closure.
- Zoning/use permit Mar 2015Completed
For the erection of a one (1) story addition, not to exceed 8'-10" in height with no dwelling unit access to roof area & no stairs to grade, with green roof covering on the same lot as a three (3) story attached building as previously approved; size & location as shown in application. for use as an private dwelling garage accessory to an existing two (2) family dwelling with two (2) accessory parking spaces as previously approved.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.9 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
11 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 801 805 N 2nd St, 801 805 N 2nd St (850 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,050 ft
1019 27 N 3rd Street and 4 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,200 ft
Starkey Chemical Process Co and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
150 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
1,500 ft
Bodine William W HS (1,500 ft), Kearny Gen Philip Sch (2,550 ft), Young Scholars CS (2,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.4 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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