149 Watkins Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 149 Watkins Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 51 permits, 8 not closed, and 24 violations, 2 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 Watkins Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Electrical permit May 2026Completed
Rough/adjust general receptacles on 3rd fl addition provide and install new recessed on 3rd fl addition
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Completed
Installing 3 fixtures
- Electrical permit Mar 2026Completed
Add a ground fault outlet and new recessed lights in the bathroom off of the existing circuit. provide arc fault protection for all new wiring
- Residential building permit Feb 2026Issued
- 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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. 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. ***no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.*** separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work
- Residential building permit Jan 2026Completed
For the erection of a third-floor addition at the rear of an existing attached structure. details per plans.
- Zoning permit Aug 2025Completed
For the erection of a third-floor addition at the rear of an existing attached structure. size and location per plans.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
Installing a 3/4" backflow on the water line directly after the water meter.
- Zoning permit Sep 2021Issued
Retail sales - sundries, pharmaceuticals, and convenience sales
- Plumbing permit Sep 2020Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Electrical permit Jun 2020Completed
Install 200a 120/240v 1ph main service. install 40 circuit main breaker panel. install all wiring throughout sfd as per 2014 nec. install cable tv wiring as per 2014 nec.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2020Completed
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.*no rooftop units* install (2) 96% efficiency 40,000 btu gas furnaces, (2) 2 ton a/c condensers with duct work, grilles, registers and diffusers.
- Plumbing permit May 2020Completed
For interior/exterior plumbing work to include rough and finish plumbing, supply lines to fixtures, waste lines from fixtures. (4)water closets, (4) lavatories, (3) shower/tub, (1) laundry sink, (1) dishwasher, (1) water heater, 1” domestic water service, 6" curb trap, 4" house drain, 4" storm water piping, 4" fresh air inlet, (2) hose bibbs, (1) area drain, and (1)sump pump/ejector as per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
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
Superfund site
1.5 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: Southport Plaza, 1600 S Delaware Ave (1,100 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,350 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
200 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,100 ft
Furness Horace HS (1,100 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (2,450 ft), Sharswood George Sch (2,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.2 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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