1506 Wharton Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1506 Wharton Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 47 permits, 6 not closed, and 41 violations, 3 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 1506 Wharton 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Residential building permit Oct 2024Expired
To widen an existing opening for a new window installation in an existing structure per application/plans.
- General permit minor Oct 2023Expired
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. stucco replacement rear of the house
- General permit minor May 2019Expired
Remove stucco on back of property, and replace with siding.(work is being done by home owner.)
- Alteration permit Apr 2019Completed
Removal of stucco and replace with vinyl siding***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 Jun 2017Completed
Wiring and install all light fixtures devices smoke detectors gfi to 2008 nec a new 200amp service with grounding. all phone and tv pints intercom system hook up all heating and a/c units
- Mechanical permit May 2017Completed
Install (2) hvac systems with ductwork. (sfd)
- Plumbing permit May 2017Completed
4 toilets 5 lavs 2 bathtubs 1 shower 1 kitchen sink 1 washer box pex pvc 1" rfss 5" lat 5x4 curb trap 4" main drain as per philadelphia plumbing code.
- Suppression permit Feb 2017Completed
Install new fire suppression system and 1" combined 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.
- New construction permit Jan 2017Completed
Construction of a three story semi-detached structure, with cellar, roof deck and access pilot house (for stairs and landing only), for use as single family household living.
- Zoning/use permit Sep 2016Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with a roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure. size and location as shown per application/plan. structure for use as a single family household living.
- Alteration permit Jun 2016Completed
Installation of strong back reinforcement in front masonry wall. process and procedure to be carried out as per the attached engineer's report and sketch. engineer of record: daniel banks, pe 17426-e.
- Mechanical permit Jun 2016Completed
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. install new 95% direct vent gas heater 72,000 and 2 1/2 ton all with ductwork pa home improvement licensed conytractor # pa108596
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.6 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Lukoil 69219, 1243 S Broad St (700 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,150 ft
Lerro Products Inc and 2 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
Christopher Columbus CS (1,100 ft), Childs George W Sch (1,350 ft), Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.7 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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