1637 Borbeck Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1637 Borbeck Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 9 permits, 2 not closed, and 15 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 1637 Borbeck Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high 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 Jan 2026Expired
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.
- Electrical permit Jan 2025Completed
Rewire second floor apartment. install kitchen lines, smoke detectors. install lights, and lights switches, install outlets. install all appliances lines dryer water heater washer.
- Residential building permit Jan 2025Completed
Level 1 interior alterations to the 1 unit of an existing two family dwelling.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2024Completed
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. multi family - each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. 2 new hvac units with 2 ton a/c, new ductwork, and 16 diffusers.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Completed
Amend to add 1 kitchen sink 1 laundry 2 toilets 2 lavs 2 showers install new interior plumbing for 2-toilets, 2-lavs, 2-showers, 1-kitchen & 1-laundry
- Electrical permit Oct 2023Completed
Wiring the apartment unit with lighting and outlet, smoke detectors. a new service entrance will be installed for both apartments as per nec 2017
- Residential building permit Aug 2023Issued
Interior alteration to existing apartment in an existing two family building. leagalization of the replacement of slab like in kind on the first floor, no digging or excavation approved on this permit. all fire ratings required between units as per plan.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2010Completed
Replace curb trap and lateral
- Plumbing permit Sep 2010Completed
Replace storm and sanitary trap and laterals
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Toxic release facility
2,550 ft
Avery Soabar Products Group. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,150 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
1,750 ft
Tacony Academy CS (1,750 ft), Rhawnhurst Sch (2,200 ft), Northeast HS (3,150 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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