1636 Wharton Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1636 Wharton Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 56 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 14 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 1636 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 14 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
(4)wc, (4)lav.sink, (2)kitchen, (2)laundry box,(2)bathtubs, (2)showers.
- General permit minor Oct 2024Completed
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 Jan 2024Completed
Make safe permit- to make safe as per submitted plans and as per engineer's report to repair sidewall to resolve case # cf-2023-116550. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case # cf-2023-116550. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion."
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2023Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. install (1) 2.5 ton and (1) 2.0 ton heat pump systems, ductwork and 12 diffusers. condensers located in back of the house. (1) air handler in the basement (1) on 2nd floor.
- Electrical permit Nov 2023Completed
Throughout wiring receptacle outlets, light fixtures, light switches, junction boxes, exhaust fan, smoke alarm and run wires for hvac. upgrade 200 amp service line, electric meter socket and circuit breaker panels..... as per nec 2017
- Residential building permit Sep 2023Completed
Make safe permit to comply with case #cf-2023-29436- for the repair to the front facade of an existing structure as per engineer's report and approved plan. 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 #cf-2023-29436. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.
- Zoning permit Oct 2022Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries
- General permit minor Jun 2021Expired
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 Mar 2021Completed
For alteration to convert structure to a two family dwelling per plans. structural framing and addition to be performed under previously approved permit number 941984. separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical and plumbing work.
- Use permit Jan 2020Completed
Use to two-family household living units in an existing 3-story attached structure. *no sign permit on this application*
- Use permit Apr 2019Completed
For use as a family day care, providing care to a maximum of twelve children, within an existing attached single family dwelling.
- Residential building permit Mar 2019Expired
For the alterations throughout an exisiting three (3) story attached structure and construction of a roof deck accessed by a spiral staircase from the rear 3rd floor. for a single family household living.as per plans.
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
2.7 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Tasker Village, 1532 S 16th St (1,150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,900 ft
Lerro Products Inc and 4 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
1,100 ft
Childs George W Sch (1,100 ft), Christopher Columbus CS (1,800 ft), Stanton Edwin M 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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