156 Dearborn Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 156 Dearborn Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 33 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 violations, 16 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 156 Dearborn 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 16 open violations.
- General permit minor Feb 2026Completed
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 Oct 2025Completed
Rewire complete 2 story – 100 amp 30 space panel. fishing only
- Electrical permit Oct 2024Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard
- General permit minor Oct 2024Expired
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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2024Completed
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. install new 92% 60k btu furnace, 2.5 ton ac, new ductwork, & 11 diffusers
- Electrical permit Jun 2024Completed
Replacement of 200 amps service. full house re-wire
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
Interior plumbing 2 wc, 2 tubs, 2 lavatories, 1 ks, 1 wh & 1 ll.
- Residential building permit May 2024Completed
For level ii alterations to an existing structure. alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and erection of one egress window well on rear basement to continuous use as single-family dwelling. the existing basement to remain non-habitable space. all work to be done per approved plans. ** separate permit require for electrical, plumbing and mechanical **
- Electrical permit Oct 2021Completed
Replace existing 100 amp service including: 100 amp service cable, 100 amp meter socket, 100 amp 20 circuit breaker panel. install grounding as per nec 2014
- Plumbing permit Feb 2021Completed
Trap and riser
- Electrical permit Feb 2021Completed
Complete rewire of house, including a new 100 amp panel, service is existing, in 2 story home with half-finished basement as per 2014 nec
- Residential building permit Feb 2021Expired
The 3 joists that lead to stairwell opening will be removed and replaced with new double 2x10 floor joists hung with simpson joist hangers and nailed 12 inches on center staggered. existing pockets in brick wall will be reused with the new doubled 2x10 joists. the 2 floor joists at either end of stairwell will be sistered with 2x10s for additional support and with 12 inches on center nail pattern. for all new 2x10 joists to match existing joists they shall be ripped to a true 8 inches as existing joists are true 3x8 dimensions.
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
Superfund site
2.5 mi
Austin Avenue Radiation Site (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Brownfield site
2,350 ft
Enterprise Heights 4700 06 Market Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
5,050 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
150 ft
Dunlap, Thomas, 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
1,650 ft
West Philadelphia HS (1,650 ft), Rhoads James Sch (1,850 ft), Parkway West (1,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.3 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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