1720 Wallace Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1720 Wallace Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 6 not closed, and 9 violations, 8 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 Wallace Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Issued
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace ct, fai & partial md.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Completed
Replace house trap and fresh air inlet.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Issued
Replace 5" curb trap and fresh air inlet.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Completed
Install drainage and supply lines for 1 shower 1 toilet 1 vanity for unit 5
- Commercial building permit Jan 2026Completed
For level i alterations to an existing structure. alterations to include the new finishes and fixtures. 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.
- Commercial building permit Oct 2025Expired
For a door replacement to an existing apartment.** all work to be done per approved plans**if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work.** separate permits to be obtained for all other work.**
- Commercial building permit Sep 2024Expired
For level i alterations to an existing apartment building. alterations to include the replacement of four (4) windows and related repairs. 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.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2021Expired
Replacement of 50 gallon electric water heater
- Plumbing permit Apr 2021Completed
Replace curb trap , fresh air inlet and partial main drain
- Zoning permit Nov 2020Expired
For the erection of a roof deck (accessed via existing pilot house enclosing access stairs only), above an existing attached structure, size and location as shown on plan/application.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2020Completed
Curb trap in, fresh air inlet, main drain ppc 2018
- Mechanical permit Jun 2014Completed
Replace furnace gas 70 mbtu
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: Hess 38228, 19th & Fairmont Ave (600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,100 ft
835 87 N 19th Street 1825 Wylie Street and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,450 ft
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
50 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
450 ft
Waring Laura W Sch (450 ft), Masterman Julia R Sec Sch (850 ft), Franklin LC (1,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.6 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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