174 Laurel Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 174 Laurel Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 10 not closed, and 60 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 174 Laurel Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Expired
Replace 3/4" backflow device
- Plumbing permit Jun 2022Completed
Residential interior plumbing for a residential single family addition renovation: kitchen and storm drain only relocation installation of sanitary waste and domestic hot and cold water lines to 1 kitchen sink relocation installation to extend existing storm drain through new addition to rear yard drain the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2018
- Electrical permit Jun 2022Completed
Install wiring throughout new added addition as per 2014 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2021Completed
For the erection of an attached, light-framed structure on an existing foundation system, to include rated exterior walls, post-installed concrete anchors, underfloor ventilation installation, engineered portal-framed bracing configuration, and continuous & batt insulation installation. (irc 2015) **separate permits to be required for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire suppression system installations.**
- Residential building permit Nov 2021Completed
Alteration: interior & exterior building; existing single family dwelling; construction of rear addition. ** amend to make structural changes due to unforseen conditions discovered onsite during demolition. **
- Zoning permit Oct 2021Issued
For the erection of a rear addition (nte 38ft) to an existing attached structure with rear balcony accesed from rear of 2nd floor and rear roof deck accessed from rear of 3rd floor. size and location as per plans. for a single-family household living.
- Electrical permit Jul 2021Completed
Total wire of sfd. install new switches, outlets, lights and gfci's as per nec 2014. 6 smoke detectors as per nec 2014. new 200 amp service install complete.
- Zoning permit Jun 2021Issued
For the erection of an attached structure and roof deck. size and location as shown in the application/plans.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Completed
Interior plumbing 2 wc,2 tubs, 2 lavatories, 1 ks,1 ll,1 wh exterior plumbing curb trap, fai and house drain,1 inch combo water service ppc 2018
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2021Completed
For installation a sprinkler system per nfpa 13d with one-inch combined service line as per approved plans.
- Residential building permit Apr 2021Completed
For the erection of an attached, light-framed structure on an existing foundation system, to include rated exterior walls, post-installed concrete anchors, underfloor ventilation installation, engineered portal-framed bracing configuration, and continuous & batt insulation installation. (irc 2015) **separate permits to be required for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire suppression system installations.** 8/26/2021: for amendment to revise configuration to include bay window installation, revised window location, roof deck installation, building and story height, and egress window well installation.
- Zoning permit Feb 2021Issued
Retail sales - consumer goods
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
10 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 801 805 N 2nd St, 801 805 N 2nd St (700 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
1019 27 N 3rd Street and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,250 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
High-voltage line
150 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
1,450 ft
Bodine William W HS (1,450 ft), Kearny Gen Philip Sch (2,300 ft), Young Scholars CS (2,500 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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