155 Mercy Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 155 Mercy Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 9 permits, all closed, and 13 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 155 Mercy Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. No open violations.
- Electrical permit May 2024Amendment application incomplete
Installing a 100amp service complete. installing a 20amp circuit in living room (all fishing & surface mount)
- Plumbing permit Jul 2023Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Electrical permit Mar 2021Completed
Pvc conduit protection and lb up 10? height for exterior riser gfci update for laundry outlet install or replace a 200 amp electrical disconnect mc wiring 20 amp circuit and 2 gfci outlets for front of basement 2 - 20 amp gfci includes the gfci outlet nema 5-15r, wiring, box, and cover plate: bathroom and kitchen 200amp 30ckt homeline service fish only as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Mar 2016Completed
Replace curb trap line into building-pa1#20160811458-"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"
- Plumbing permit Mar 2016Completed
Replace curb trap pa one call #2016-0561492
- Plumbing permit May 2015Completed
New water and drain lines for toilet, tub sink
- Electrical permit Feb 2015Completed
Installing 8- hi-hats, ceiling fan, 10 receptacles, 2 gfci receptacles, electric water heater with new 100a sub-panel... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Addition permit Jul 2014Completed
For the erection of a third floor addition with roof deck per submitted plan. separate permits required for electric; plumbing and mechanical. owner occupant to perform work themselves
- Zoning permit Jun 2014Completed
Addition to existing 2 story building to create third floor bedroom and bath with rooftop deck to an existing attached single family dwelling
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.3 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Grant Paper Co, 1901 S Water St (900 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
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,250 ft
Inolex Chemical Co and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
500 ft
Furness, Horace, Junior High 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
600 ft
Furness Horace HS (600 ft), Sharswood George Sch (1,350 ft), Taggart John H Sch (2,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.0 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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- 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.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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