1706 Waterloo Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1706 Waterloo Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 47 permits, 8 not closed, and 16 violations, 2 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 1706 Waterloo Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Zoning permit Mar 2026Issued
Limited lodging
- Administrative permit Jul 2025Completed
For certificate of occupancy to document number of units approved under cp-2021-002755. no work on this permit. *see cp-2021-002755 for plans, documents, lo, etc.*
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Completed
Installation of fire pump service ,fire pump , controllers and jockey pump. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2025Completed
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. replace existing gas fired furnace with new gibson (kgg2410042862) 60k btu 1200 cfm. same kind and type) no new ductwork involved . no other work permitted on this permit. no penetrations to fire-rated assemblies. no new ductwork proposed on ductwork or common areas
- Electrical permit Jan 2025Completed
Rough and trim out fire alarm smoke detectors, horn strobes, fire alarm panel to 2016 nfpa 72 and according to fire alarm drawings.
- Electrical permit Sep 2024Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2024-006222
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2024Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2024-006222
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2024-006222
- Residential building permit Jul 2024Completed
Interior renovations of an existing structure, details as shown on the plan. permit amended on 10/17/24: stairs header framing to new instead of sistering and old addition joists existing to keep.
- General permit minor May 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.
- 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. replace furnace only, in like and kind, with 70k btu gas furnace. any ductwork will require a valid building permit.
- Electrical permit Nov 2023Completed
Install new 3000 amp service, new wiring and devices, including outlets, switches, lights, smoke/co alarms, and disconnects as per 2017 nec. ***not approved for the installation of fire alarm*** ***not approved for fire pump wiring***
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.8 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Palm Car Wash, 1870 Frankford Ave (1,600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
550 ft
Frank Rouco 88 4 3433 90 and 36 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,700 ft
York Metal Finishing Co and 7 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
250 ft
Quaker City Dye Works. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
350 ft
Moffet John Sch (350 ft), Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS (1,000 ft), Adaire Alexander Sch (2,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.1 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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