1509 Blavis Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1509 Blavis Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 4 not closed, and 10 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 1509 Blavis Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- General permit minor Mar 2024Completed
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 Aug 2023Expired
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Completed
Exterior replacement only of existing curb trap, fresh air inlet, and house drain the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2018
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Expired
Replace house drain, house trap and fresh air inlet.
- Electrical permit May 2018Completed
New 100a, 30- circuit breaker panel. install 9- duplex receptacles with all house run ckts from box, 2- gfi receptacle circuits, 3- light fixtures in basement w/new 100a, 30- ckt breaker panel box... per 2008 nec for a one family building
- Residential building permit Feb 2018Issued
Ez interior alterations. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. licensed contractor to be listed on permit. separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac. call inspector at district office at least 24 hours prior to start
- Plumbing permit Feb 2018Expired
Replacement only, no piping: water closet, lavatory and bathtub
- Electrical permit Jan 2018Completed
Install ground rod & wire, install 3 basement keyless lights all work done by fishing only as per 2008 nec (north district)
- Alteration permit Dec 2013Completed
Vinyl siding shed(rear).
- Electrical permit Feb 2009Completed
Install 100 amp service. total re-wire of property... in accordance with 2005 nec
- Alteration permit Jun 2007Completed
Repair front porch and porch roof
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Lukoil 69222, 4421 N Broad St (600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,700 ft
Proposed Skatepark 1911 1927 W Cayuga St and 49 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,450 ft
Rexnord Corp Geared Prods Div and 1 more within a mile. 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
2,050 ft
Cooke Jay MS (2,050 ft), Steel Edward Sch (2,100 ft), Mastery CS-Gratz Campus (2,950 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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- 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 for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- 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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