1517 West Sergeant Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1517 West Sergeant Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 25 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 7 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 1517 West Sergeant Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Issued
Approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace 3/4" water service.
- General permit minor Oct 2023Expired
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations; including underpinning, excavation and removed of foundation slab. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closures.
- General permit minor Aug 2023Completed
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.
- Demolition permit May 2022Completed
For the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. * add'l specs: no sidewalk. 1 stucco c/w 1512 w hazzard. install approx 50' of 6' high chain link fence between 1514 & 1516 w hazzard from front to rear. erosion control mat with topsoil and seed on lot.
- Electrical permit Sep 2021Completed
Replace incoming 100 amp service replace (12) switches replace (17) receptacles replace (5) ceiling light fixtures wiring shall be fished in existing walls as per nec 2014
- Plumbing permit Sep 2021Expired
Replace drain lines for vanity, bathtub, toilet and kitchen sink, partial stack
- 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. install (1) new 92% 60,000 btu goodman gas furnace ductwork throughout.
- Electrical permit May 2020Completed
Rewire throughout a single family dwelling per 2014 nec.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2020Completed
8 plumbing fixtures with piping for one family renovation
- Residential building permit Mar 2020Completed
Building permit for standard interior alterations only. structural changes to include framing replacement as per engineer drawings less than 2/3rd of existing framing to be replaced.no underpinning of foundation and no lowering of basement floor included. separate permits required for trade jobs.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2020Completed
Replace 3/4" water service,house trap and fai-pa1#20200280216-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- General permit minor Jan 2020Completed
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site 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
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: North Phila Sta, 2601 N 16th St (400 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,800 ft
2846 2848 N 17th Street and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,350 ft
O F Zurn Co and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
150 ft
Stanton, M. Hall, Public School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
200 ft
KIPP Philadelphia CS (200 ft), KIPP North Philadelphia CS (200 ft), YouthBuild Phila CS (1,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.4 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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