157 Laurel Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 157 Laurel Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 38 permits, 9 not closed, and 17 violations, 11 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 157 Laurel Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 11 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2026Issued
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2025-011517
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Issued
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2025-011517
- Site / utility permit Jan 2026Issued
Site / utility permit for rp-2025-011517
- Residential building permit Dec 2025Issued
For the erection of an attached structure for use as a single-family household living. sheeting and shoring as prescribed in geotech report. (underpinning not a part of this permit). separate permits required for sprinkler (nfpa 13d) work. energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc. prior to issuance of c/o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party. amendment #1: for the amendment of previously approved plans to include revisions to the helical pile foundation as required by field conditions; changes to portions of the exterior façade material to cement board; and revisions to window sizes and types. all other work to remain as previously approved. size and location as shown on the amended plans.
- Zoning permit Aug 2025Issued
For erection of attach corner structure (not to exceed 38 feet in height) with deck access structure to roof deck and 2 accessory parking for use as a single-family household living. size and location per plan.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2020Expired
Replace curb trap and fai ppc 2018
- Mechanical permit Nov 2019Completed
Sfd) (1) installation of energy recovery ventilator make/model: zehnder comfoair 350.installation of felexible air distribution pipe to (6) supply registers @ bedrooms, living rooms, (5) returns from kitchen & bathrooms.
- Electrical permit Jul 2018Completed
Install new 200amp service and wiring of sfd with 30-recepts,6-gfci,20-switches,circuits for 2-hvac minisplits,erv,oven,dishwasher,garbage disposal and microwave as per 2008 nec (cc district)
- Electrical permit Jun 2018Completed
Electrical: installation of a 3.78kw (dc) solar pv system consisting of (12) lg315n1c-g4 module, (12) p300 optimizers, and (1) se3000 solaredge inverter as per 2008 nec.(cc district)
- Plumbing permit Oct 2017Completed
Install drain and water lines for 1st floor powder room and kitchen,second floor master bath and laundry,third floor full bathroom,water heater and trim out all fixtures.the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Plumbing permit Oct 2017Completed
Curb trap,main and fai pa20172762043 (sfd) "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"
- New construction permit Apr 2017Completed
For the erection of a three (3) story above grade plane, w. basement, residential building (detached one-family dwelling) of light-frame wood, pre-engineered joist, reinforced concrete foundation, & corrugated metal siding construction; building is not fully sprinklered. separate permit req'd for any mech., elec., & plumb. work. means of pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work.
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
Superfund site
2.9 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
11 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 801 805 N 2nd St, 801 805 N 2nd St (850 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,000 ft
1019 27 N 3rd Street and 4 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,250 ft
American Freight Warehousing Co and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
200 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
1,450 ft
Bodine William W HS (1,450 ft), Kearny Gen Philip Sch (2,450 ft), Young Scholars CS (2,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.4 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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