1604 Wharton Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1604 Wharton Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 27 permits, 4 not closed, and 22 violations, 1 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 1604 Wharton Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2025-007311
- Electrical permit Feb 2026Completed
Kitchen remodel to demo the existing circuits, outlets, light fixtures and switches in the kitchen. to disconnect and remove the existing metal conduit on the rear exterior wall to allow for the installation of the new french doors. to supply and install one new metal conduit on the exterior wall. to reinstall the existing exterior outlet on the exterior wall. to supply and install new wiring for six 4" recessed light fixtures in the kitchen. to supply and install six 4" led recessed light fixtures in the kitchen ceiling. to supply and install new wiring for the following fixtures. to install three homeowner supplied wall light fixtures. to install one homeowner supplied pendant light over the kitchen sink. to install three homeowner supplied under cabinet light tracks in three locations in the kitchen. to supply and install nine outlets and five switches throughout the kitchen. to supply and install one 20 amp dedicated circuit. to supply and install one 50 amp, 4 conductor circuit from the basement electrical panel to the outlet for the range. dedicated circuit to supply and install one dedicated 20 amp circuit from the basement electrical panel to the kitchen for a radiant floor. to supply and install one recessed box for the thermostat. *radiant flooring, matting, cords, thermostat and sensor cable to be supplied and installed by others.
- Residential building permit Oct 2025Completed
For interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. no deck on this permit
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Issued
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2024-013690
- Residential building permit Dec 2024Issued
- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. 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; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab.no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.
- General permit minor Oct 2023Expired
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.
- Residential building permit Oct 2023Completed
Level i structural alterations (no change of occupancy) for installation of star bolts along eastern and southern elevations as per approved plans. no changes to interior building layout *2018 irc review*
- General permit minor Mar 2020Expired
Rip existing flat roof. install modified rubber roofing system. sfd
- Plumbing permit Oct 2017Completed
Water service curb into property
- Plumbing permit Jun 2017Completed
Seal 5" lateral & fai -pa1#2017-1672273 remove house trap and hermetically sealing the lateral by a cap or plug per section p-606.1 of the philadelphia plumbing code 2004 - "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"
- Alteration permit May 2016Completed
Ez exterior wall coverings- for the application of exterior wall coverings as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2015Completed
Install new 5"lat.from main to curb with 5"ht-pa1#20150040153"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"
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.6 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Lukoil 69219, 1243 S Broad St (1,050 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,000 ft
Lerro Products Inc and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,150 ft
Childs George W Sch (1,150 ft), Christopher Columbus CS (1,550 ft), Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch (2,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.7 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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