1517 Widener Place, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1517 Widener Place have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 permits, 5 not closed, and 30 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 1517 Widener Place 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- General permit minor Nov 2025Expired
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 2023Completed
Install 200-amp panel, 100-amp sub-panel to each apt., new grounding system with 2 ground rods, fishing wire thru-out. install receptacles, switches, gfi's in all wet locations, arc-fault circuit breakers, hard-wired smokes, exterior lighting front & rear, and recessed lights.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2022Expired
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. installation of (2) 2 ton 90%efficient furnaces with associated ductwork total of 12 diffuser/registers, condensers in rear yard.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2021Expired
4 toilets 4 lavs 4 tubs 2 kitchen sink
- Electrical permit Jun 2021Expired
Install new wiring for two-family dwelling, install 200 amp service, install 100 amp sub-panel each apt. install 2 gang meter socket, new grounding system with 2 ground rods with disconnects, install arc fault breakers, install ground fault in all wet locations, switches, receptacles, lighting, recessed lighting, hard wire smoke detectors as per nec 2014
- Residential building permit Jun 2021Expired
Alteration: interior & exterior building; existing two family dwelling, non-structural renovation; no basement excavations, as per approved plans.
- Residential building permit Jul 2020Completed
Make safe permit to comply with case#724107 to include repairs to an existing semi-detached structure as per approved plan. repairs to exterior walls and replacement of roof covering material with inkind materials. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case#724107. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure.**special inspection work to be monitored at all time by the approved special inspection agency**
- Electrical permit Apr 2009Completed
100amp service, 8 - single polde switches, 24 recepts, 1 arc fault, 2 gfi's, and 3 smoke detecotrs as per 2005 nec (north district)
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
11 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0363 1678, 5810 N Broad St (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
800 ft
Church Lane Garden and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
1,350 ft
Pennell Joseph Sch (1,350 ft), Howe Julia Ward Sch (1,500 ft), Prince Hall Sch (1,600 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.
- 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.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- 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.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
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