1623 Emerson Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1623 Emerson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 36 permits, 1 not closed, and 0 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 1623 Emerson 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Electrical permit Oct 2025Completed
Installation of an ev charger to a single-family dwelling with onsite parking, using fishing wiring method. in accordance with attached ez standard
- Electrical permit Sep 2025Completed
Gm-2025-007032 electrical installation for a new pool.
- General permit minor Jul 2025Issued
- for pools and spas accessory to an existing one family dwellings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Mechanical permit Sep 2017Completed
Install (1) hvac system with ductwork. (sfd)
- Mechanical permit Sep 2017Completed
Install (1) hvac system with ductwork. (sfd)
- Mechanical permit Sep 2017Completed
Install (1) hvac system with ductwork. (sfd)
- Mechanical permit Sep 2017Completed
Install (1) hvac system with ductwork. (sfd)
- Electrical permit Sep 2017Completed
200a service and grounding wiring throughout of switches lights outlets and battery backup smoke/co detectors low voltage wiring of phone cable and doorbell as per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Electrical permit Sep 2017Completed
200a service and grounding wiring throughout of switches lights outlets and battery backup smoke/co detectors low voltage wiring of phone cable and doorbell as per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Electrical permit Jun 2017Completed
200 a service and ground. wiring of switches,lights, outlets and smoke/co detector. wiring of low voltage cable and phone as per 2008 nec.
- Electrical permit Jun 2017Completed
Wiring of switches, lights, outlets, smoke/ co detectors, low voltage phone and cable as per 2008 nec. 200 amp service and ground.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2017Completed
Ez plumbing permit - work to include installation of new curb trap, main drain, lateral, new 3/4 water service. complete plumbing system, pvc, pex 4 wc; 4 lavs; 2 bathtubs; 1 shower; 1 kitchen sink; 1 dishwasher; 1 laundry tub;1 hot water htr. all work as per the attached standard.
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
Toxic release facility
4,300 ft
Avery Soabar Products Group. 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
2,050 ft
Tacony Academy CS (2,050 ft), Farrell Louis H Sch (2,150 ft), Rhawnhurst Sch (3,650 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
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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.
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