1741 Colonial Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1741 Colonial Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 1 not closed, and 60 violations, 1 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 1741 Colonial Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit Jun 2024Completed
Update the existing outdated service to a 200-amp service.
- General permit minor Jan 2021Expired
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.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2018Completed
Curb trap , fai, partial main drain & rain leader pa20182962978 self certification no longer accepted all trenches in excess of 5 ft must have approved shoring at the time of inspection.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2016Completed
Repair slant curb trap fresh air inlet-pa1#20161742273-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Nov 2013Completed
Replace section of main dreain from the front wall out about 20' (sfd) pa20133022237
- Plumbing permit Sep 2013Completed
Replace house trap and fresh air inlet pa20132621751 (sfd)
- Alteration permit Nov 2012Completed
Install new windows door and sheetrock throughout.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2012Completed
Curb trap and lateral
- Plumbing permit Jun 2012Completed
Lateral and main drain(sfd)
- Plumbing permit Jun 2012Completed
Curb traps fresh air inlet sfd front
- Electrical permit May 2012Completed
Replace existing panel with 100a, 30 circuit panel as per 2008 (sfd)
- Alteration permit Mar 2010Completed
Repair & renovate existing enclosed porch for sfd.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Brownfield site
2,250 ft
Church Lane Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Historic listing nearby
350 ft
Wagner, Gen. Louis, Junior High School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
250 ft
Wagner Gen Louis MS (250 ft), Building 21 (1,350 ft), Prince Hall Sch (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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