173 Poplar Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 173 Poplar Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 30 permits, 9 not closed, and 27 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 173 Poplar Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Operations permit Jul 2026Expired
Assembly use tent - lawful occupancy shall be as posted - removal date electrical permit required, unless power is provided through existing exterior ground fault protected receptacles and power cords are rated extra heavy duty with u. l. label stating such rating. no cooking or heating permitted with this approval. streets department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable.
- Zoning permit Jan 2026Issued
Erection of a terraced patio, a pavilion, and shading canopy at the front of the property; the replacement of a compliant four-foot high fence and existing canopy; permanent removal of any previous existing parking.
- Operations permit Jul 2025Expired
Assembly use tent - lawful occupancy shall be as posted - removal date electrical permit required, unless power is provided through existing exterior ground fault protected receptacles and power cords are rated extra heavy duty with u. l. label stating such rating. no cooking or heating permitted with this approval. if tent is not ready for inspection to include electrical components, an additional will be applied for any after hours inspection with possible issuance of code violation notices. electrical permit number must be provided 24-hrs prior to event. streets department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work.
- Operations permit Jul 2024Expired
Tent for 2nd st festival - covering our outdoor area for band & dance floor on outdoor parking lot. no tents on the right-away.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Completed
Repair/replace 1" wdp curb-in.
- Operations permit Aug 2023Expired
Temporary tent for 2nd street festival in front area-front parking area - known as 'the lot'. no tents on the sidewalk or street approved on this.
- Zoning permit Mar 2023Issued
Assembly and entertainment
- Operations permit Dec 2022Expired
Temporary installation of one (1) 30x60 tent for an event on 12/10/2022
- Operations permit Aug 2022Expired
Temporary tent for 2nd street festival on reat patio as per 2018 philadelphia fire code.
- Administrative permit Jun 2020Issued
For the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for outdoor assembly space accessory to existing assembly & entertainment use within the existing attached structure. outdoor assembly approved under zoning permit #95s002. the following proviso is referenced for outdoor assembly space : "outdoor assembly/entertainment 3 year temporary ends 11/1/2022; outdoor assembly/entertainment april 1st to oct 31st; no outdoor games after 10pm" all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Operations permit Aug 2019Completed
Install 7/31/19 remove 8/5/19 assemby tent standing room
- Zoning/use permit Jun 2019Completed
For the erection of a detached structure on the same property as an existing attached structure, size and location as shown on plan/application. for use of detached structure and outdoor assembly/seating area as an extension of an existing assembly & entertainment use within the existing attached structure, with no change to previously approved accessory parking.
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
2.9 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
12 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 801 805 N 2nd St, 801 805 N 2nd St (400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
950 ft
700 704 N Third Street and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,050 ft
American Freight Warehousing Co and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Ortlieb, Henry F., Company Bottling House. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
100 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
1,650 ft
Bodine William W HS (1,650 ft), Kearny Gen Philip Sch (2,200 ft), Young Scholars CS (2,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.3 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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