1740 Folsom Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1740 Folsom Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 3 not closed, and 14 violations, 4 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 1740 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 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
- Use permit Mar 2020Completed
For use as personel services(hair salon) on the first floor of an existing structure with other previously approved uses.(no signs on this permit)
- Plumbing permit Jan 2016Completed
Install waste and water lines and set 2 hair sink (hair salon)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Use permit Dec 2015Completed
Use to beauty salon (personal service) on 1st flr front with existing 4 family dwelling from 1st flr rear to 4th floor in an existing structure. no sign on this application.
- Administrative permit Oct 2015Completed
Temporary co for units c,d,e and f. (see building permit #493427)
- Electrical permit Oct 2015Expired
400amp 3 phase service, 7-meters, install newwiring throughout each apartment, lighting, recepts & switches as per nec 2008 & fire alarm as per nfpa 72 fire alarm as per nfpa 72
- Plumbing permit Sep 2015Completed
New interior plumbing construction of a (4)story, (6)family dwelling to a point 5'-0" outside only per the approved plans and the phila plumbing code 2004 - additional permit(s) required for fuel gas, exterior, sewer/water connections to the city mains and the 2" backflow prevention containment device at the water meter - floor drain fd-1 must have a minimum 3" outlet per the phila plumbing code 2004 section p-714.1 - the minimum size vent pipe is 1-1/2" per table p-1110.4
- Electrical permit Jul 2015Completed
Install an 8.8 kw dc 22 solar module photovoltaic (pv) energy generation system onto the rooftop of the newly constructed apartment complex home as per 2008 nec. (cc district)
- Electrical permit Jul 2015Completed
Install a 12 kw dc 30 solar module photovoltaic (pv) energy generation system onto the rooftop of the newly constructed apartment complex home as per 2008 nec. (cc district)
- Mechanical permit Jul 2015Completed
Install (6) heat pump systems with ductwork (multi-fam)
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 (650 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
550 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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