1631 Widener Place, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1631 Widener Place have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 2 not closed, and 28 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 1631 Widener Place 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. No open violations.
- General permit minor May 2023Completed
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.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
Replace bath tub-enamel, install bath floor, remove and dispose of floor material and install of a vanity, underflooring 1 1/2 inch drainage, new piping for shower.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
Repair/replace md, ct & fai
- Residential building permit Oct 2021Completed
Alteration: interior building; existing single-family dwelling; new stairs; no basement excavations; no ledger connections; no change in occupancy.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2020Completed
Replace 1 toilet, replace 1 lav, replace under floor plumbing (additional permit nay be required) ppc 2018
- General permit minor Jul 2020Expired
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.
- Alteration permit Aug 2018Expired
Roof replacement - install a modified granular rubber roof system (sfd)
- Electrical permit Jun 2018Completed
Change 10 outlets,change 10 switches,install 2 outlets in kitchen and instal 2 outlets bedroom per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Aug 2016Completed
Replace curb trap and fresh air inlet pa20162321490 (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"
- Plumbing permit Jun 2015Completed
Replace kitchen drain and vent stack, replace rear yard area drain - the installation will compy with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Plumbing permit Jun 2013Completed
Replace ideal bend and sanitary tee and all drain lines running to fixtures
- Plumbing permit Jan 2012Completed
Replacement of house trap and fresh air inlet (single family dwelling)
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
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0363 1678, 5810 N Broad St (1,450 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
700 ft
Church Lane Garden and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
900 ft
Pennell Joseph Sch (900 ft), Prince Hall Sch (1,300 ft), Howe Julia Ward Sch (1,900 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.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- 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.
- 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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- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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