1734 Folsom Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1734 Folsom Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 4 not closed, and 14 violations, 11 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 1734 Folsom Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 11 open violations.
- General permit Mar 2023Expired
Installation of a 6.510 kwp solar array system consisting of (10) rec405aa pure modules, (6) vsun410 144bmh-dg modules, and (16) enphase iq8a-72-2-us microinverters as per nec 2018 irc.
- Electrical permit Jan 2023Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Zoning permit May 2022Issued
Limited lodging
- Zoning permit Jul 2021Issued
For a lot adjustment to create two (2) lots ["lot-1" & "lot-2"] from two (2) existing zoning & deeded lots [1724 & 1728 folsom st]. sizes and locations as shown on plans.
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2020Completed
For the installation of a two (2) inch fire service line with backflow preventor for the installation of a fire suppression system as per nfpa 13r as per approved plans and calculations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2020Completed
Install a 200 amp electrical service with 3 meters. wire throughout a new two-family dwelling: switches, lights, receptacles, tv's, phones, and interconnected smoke/co detectors as per 2014 nec.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2020Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for mechanical work to include the installation as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. *no penetrations through rated assemblies* (979098) install (2) 2ton hvac systems
- Plumbing permit Sep 2020Completed
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.
- Residential building permit Jul 2020Completed
For new construction of a four-story attached building with cellar, roof deck and roof deck access structure for use as a two-family household living per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered with nfpa 13r minimum. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression. **amendment 3/25 to change special inspector**
- Zoning permit Jul 2020Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with a roof deck and roof deck access structure(size and location as shown on plans)
- Demolition permit May 2019Completed
Make safe to resolve dangerous case # 677434 for the complete demolition of an existing attached masonry and wood three story single family dwelling by hand methods. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code. complete sidewalk closure required as reflected on approved site plan and in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate street closure permit required prior to start of work. any deviation will require an amended building permit.
- Zoning/use permit Mar 2019Completed
For the complete demolition of an attached structure. for use as a vacant lot.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, 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 (700 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
600 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
2,100 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
Historic listing nearby
250 ft
Darrah, Lydia, School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
650 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
1,150 ft
Waring Laura W Sch (1,150 ft), Franklin LC (1,350 ft), Masterman Julia R Sec Sch (1,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.7 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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