1720 Sansom Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1720 Sansom Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 12 not closed, and 60 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 1720 Sansom Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
12 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
Install all lighting,receptacles,110v interconnected smoke/co strobes, install visual/audio doorbell ,intercoms (for accessibility) .all from existing panels. install fire alarm . all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2026Issued
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2026Issued
Alterations and change of occupancy. interior installation of drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for listed fixtures. venting to be designed and installed in accordance with section 919 philadelphia single stack vent system. all work to be installed in strict compliance with 2018 ppc and approved plans
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2026Issued
Ez permit sprinkler relocation (nfpa 13)- for the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. relocate 27 sprinkler heads
- Commercial building permit Jun 2026Issued
For change of occupancy at 2nd and 3rd floor to group r-1 and group b and level ii alterations to include structural work, new partitions, fixtures, furnishings, finishes as per approved plans. separate permits required for mep and fire suppression work *2018 iebc*
- Zoning permit Oct 2025Issued
Visitor accommodations
- General permit minor Aug 2025Expired
Ez interior non-load-bearing wall demolition - for the interior demolition on non-load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closures. interior demolition of interior finishes, light and plumbing fixtures. no bearing elements to be removed.
- Electrical permit Jun 2025Expired
Will be installing (2) lights in the overhang entryway. the lights will be surface mounted and then the cables will be fished to the nearest light to be connected to the existing lighting circuits. no fire rated walls will be compromised. installation shall comply with 2017 nec.
- Plumbing permit May 2025Completed
Interior main drain one section
- Fire suppression permit Apr 2025Completed
For the installation of wet chemical commercial kitchen hood fire suppression sytems for two (2) hoods as per approved plans and in accordance with nfpa 17a. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. see mp-2025-001012 for associated mechanical permit for the installation of the hoods.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2025Completed
For a new mechanical system installation. for kitchen hood installations. appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.** all work to be done per approved plans. **if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. **separate permits required for all other work.**
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Completed
Install a new fire alarm system throughout the basement & first floors. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec. * this permit is for the fire alarm work only.
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
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Hertz Rent A Car, 31 S 19th St (900 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,600 ft
K And T Rail To Trail and 18 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,850 ft
National Publishing Co and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
200 ft
Solomon House. 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
1,500 ft
Freire CS (1,500 ft), Russell Byers CS (1,950 ft), Independence CS (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.6 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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