1720 Monument Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1720 Monument Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 5 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 1720 Monument Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated tornado and inland flooding risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Electrical permit Mar 2026Completed
***nec 2020 fishing only*** - service equipment: 200a grounding & bonding system 100a disconnects x2 (meter #1 & #2) replace basement house panel replace 1st floor subpanel replace 2nd floor subpanel replace 3rd floor subpanel wiring: - 3rd floor rewire lights & receptacles smoke/co detectors 40a range circuit 30a laundry circuit - 2nd floor rewire ser feeder from basement lights & receptacles smoke/co detectors 30a laundry circuit - 1st floor rewire lights & receptacles smoke/co detectors - basement rewire lights & receptacles smoke/co detectors 30a laundry circuit - house exterior light fixtures furnace circuit relocate condenser circuit to house
- Zoning permit Oct 2025Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2025Expired
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. replacement installation of an existing bryant 96% two stage variable speed 80,000 btu gas furnace of same like and kind. no other work permitted on this permit. no penetrations to fire-rated assemblies. no new ductwork proposed on ductwork or common areas
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Completed
Replacement of 50 gal gas water heater
- Plumbing permit Dec 2021Completed
Proposed new construction of a 4 story duplex with roof deck, pilot house and basement.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2021Completed
Proposed new construction of a 4 story duplex with roof deck, pilot house and basement.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
Proposed new construction of a 4 story duplex with roof deck, pilot house and basement.
- Electrical permit Feb 2021Completed
Proposed new construction of a 4 story duplex with roof deck, pilot house and basement.
- Fire suppression permit Jan 2021Completed
For the installation of a nfpa 13r system serviced by a two inch fire service line with a backflow preventer assembly for a two family dwelling. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. fire suppression system to be installed in accordance with nfpa 13r standard.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2021Completed
Installation of (1) 2 ton 14 seer heat pump and (1) 3 ton 14 seer heat pump. condensers located in rear yard. (20)diffusers/registers
- Residential building permit Nov 2020Completed
Proposed new construction of a 4 story duplex with roof deck, pilot house and basement.
- Demolition permit Sep 2020Expired
For the complete demolition of an existing attached structure. size and location as per approved plans. valid sidewalk closure permit to be secured for proposed temporary fencing. pedestrian protection and protection of adjacent structure to be provided in accordance with section b-3306. <a covered walkway or sidewalk cloure shall be req'd within 9-ft of bldg facade in accordance with section b-3306 of the ibc. separate bldg and/or streets dept permit req'd.>
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: tornado, inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Brownfield site
850 ft
Habitat For Humanity 4 Lot 152 and 6 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
5,000 ft
O F Zurn Co. 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
400 ft
HS of Engineering & Science (400 ft), Alliance for Progress CS (1,300 ft), Duckrey Tanner Sch (1,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.7 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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