151 Richmond Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 151 Richmond Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 30 permits, 2 not closed, and 9 violations.
- 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 151 Richmond Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet and main drain
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Completed
Replace house drain, house trap and fresh air inlet.
- Electrical permit Jul 2021Completed
Kitchen-relocating switches, outlets, and lights. using existing homeruns from panel as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Expired
Kitchen remodel, 2nd floor
- Residential building permit Jun 2021Expired
For the construction /alterations throughout an existing attached structure to include replacing floor joist adding beam support to remove wall. for a single- family household living. as per plans. *************************no underpinning on this application. separate permits are required for plumbing, mech. or electrical work.****
- Plumbing permit May 2017Completed
Bathroom remodel,replace water closet,sink and shower.the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Alteration permit Apr 2017Completed
Ez permit stadard 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.work to performed by resident home owner
- Suppression permit Oct 2015Completed
For the installation of a combination automatic fire suppression system throughout a two-family dwelling in accordance with nfpa 13d standards. system to be provided via a 1" fire service main line.
- Mechanical permit Oct 2015Completed
Install (1) ductless mini split system (sfd)
- Electrical permit Oct 2015Completed
New 200 amp service all wiring on 2nd floor addition as per 2008 nec (two family)
- Plumbing permit Aug 2015Completed
Install drainage and water piping for 2nd floor. 1 toilet,1 lav,1 shower, 1 washer standpipe,1 ks,1 tankless hot water heater & install new fixturesthe installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Addition permit Mar 2015Completed
For a complete change of occupancy classification at exist. one (1) story portion to convert to residential w. level iii alterations to create dwelling unit spaces & for the erection of a one (1) story addition of light-frame wood construction w. low-slope roof assembly above exist. portion to create a two (2) story above grade plane, w. ext. deck, attached two-family dwelling; building to be fully sprinklered. separate permit required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, & fire suppression work.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.8 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Former Dry Ice, 33-51 E Laurel St (1,000 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
950 ft
233 East Girard Avenue G3tbny00 and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,350 ft
Exelon Corp Delaware Generating Station and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Edward Corner Marine Merchandise Warehouse and 1 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
50 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
2,100 ft
Adaire Alexander Sch (2,100 ft), Penn Treaty Sch (2,700 ft), Bodine William W HS (2,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.7 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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