161 Widener Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 161 Widener Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 4 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 161 Widener 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Plumbing permit Aug 2024Expired
Replace approximately 15' section of 4" main drain
- Plumbing permit Mar 2019Completed
Install new pvc drain and pax pipe for water for laundry sink, 1st flr kitchen and 2nd flr tub, toilet and sink, installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Mar 2019Completed
Ez permit stadard alterations- 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. 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; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). door/window replacement like in kind. kitchen/bath renovation. *pa contractor pa061205/ no employees per notorized letter*
- Alteration permit Jun 2016Completed
Ez permit stadard alterations- 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. remove all 2nd floor sheetrock,and reshock 2nd floor. install 7 windows in existing window openings.install trim and carpet and resheetrock livingroom and diningroom ceilings.
- Plumbing permit May 2016Completed
Replace curb trap and new fresh air inlet pa20161330982 (sfd)self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Mechanical permit Jul 2015Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2015Completed
Replace waste and water line and set fixture 1 wc,1 bath tub,1 lav sink and 1 kitchen sink (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Jul 2015Completed
Ez permit stadard alterations- 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.
- Electrical permit Jun 2015Expired
Rewire house to include the installation of 30 recep, 20 light fixtures, 13 switches, (5) 120v smoke alarms with battery backup, 1 carbon monoxide with smoke combination as per 2008 nec (east district)
- Alteration permit Jun 2015Completed
Make safe permit - for to resolve case 433432 abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case 433432
- Alteration permit Jan 2015Completed
Roof recovering-(modified bitumen). sfd
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Allen Kay, 5817 N Old 2nd St (750 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,200 ft
Cardone Industries. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
Nearest public schools
1,550 ft
Finletter Thomas K Sch (1,550 ft), Lowell James R Sch (1,750 ft), Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS (2,200 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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