149 Durfor Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 149 Durfor Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 22 permits, 3 not closed, and 6 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 149 Durfor 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2021Completed
Replacement of 40 gallon gas water heater
- Plumbing permit May 2021Completed
Replacement of 30 gallon gas water heater
- Electrical permit Jul 2019Completed
Rewire bathroom, install new switches, gfci light fixture, install new outlet on 1st floor, per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Jun 2019Completed
Install 3 fixtures as per 2004 ppc
- Alteration permit Jun 2019Completed
Ez permit standards alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standardwill 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).
- Electrical permit Jul 2018Completed
Replace 100a service, 10- switches, 14- receptacles, 4- fixtures, fishing 2- gfci and install 1- c/o smoke alarm in basement... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Plumbing permit Jun 2018Completed
Replace curb trap and fresh air inlet and main drain pa one call #2018-1441669
- Alteration permit Apr 2016Expired
Ez exterior wall coverings- for the application of exterior wall coverings as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Suppression permit Jan 2015Completed
Install new fire suppression system and 1" service in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout the entire building. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Mechanical permit Dec 2014Completed
Install 2 hvac units with ductwork (2 family dwelling)
- Zoning permit Nov 2014Completed
Build deck in rear yard.home owner is doing the work.
- Alteration permit Nov 2014Expired
Built deck in rear property.home owner doing the work.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.1 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 2415 S Swanson St, 2415 S Swanson St (1,200 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,150 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,150 ft
Inolex Chemical Co and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
150 ft
Sharswood, George, 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
200 ft
Sharswood George Sch (200 ft), Taggart John H Sch (1,450 ft), Furness Horace HS (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.8 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.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- 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.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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