149 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 149 Germantown Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 11 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 149 Germantown Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 11 open violations.
- Commercial building permit Sep 2025Completed
**make safe permit** for repairs/replacement of the cornice to comply with violation cases # cf-2025-085608 and cf-2025-061562. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and shown on approved plans. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on cases # cf-2025-085608 and cf-2025-061562. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. make safe permit only.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2022Expired
Repair / replace ct, fai
- General permit minor Mar 2022Completed
Ez permit decks- for new decks to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2019Expired
Install house drain,stack,waste and water lines to 3-toilets,3-lavs,2-tubs,1-washer,1-kitchen sink and 1-water heater.the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Sep 2019Issued
On an existing 100amp service,total rewire of a sfd with recepts,switches,lights,fixtures,smokes,co detectors and all bonding and grounding as per 2014 nec (nc district)
- Plumbing permit Sep 2019Completed
As per pwd contract, connect water service from curb to meter
- Plumbing permit Sep 2019Completed
As per pwd contract, connect water service from curb to meter
- Plumbing permit Sep 2019Completed
As per pwd contract, connect water service from curb to meter
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2019Expired
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.
- General permit minor Jun 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; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab.
- Alteration permit Oct 2018Expired
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.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2016Expired
Replace about 10' of pipe underground (apt bldg)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Freedom Square Lower Germantown, 29 E Wister St (950 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,100 ft
4851 Stenton Avenue and 37 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
5,100 ft
Viz Manufacturing Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
1,200 ft
Fitler Academics Plus (1,200 ft), Mastery CS John Wister Elementary (2,250 ft), Kelly John B Sch (2,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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