1742 Waterloo Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1742 Waterloo Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 9 not closed, and 60 violations, 10 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 1742 Waterloo 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. 10 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
Sewer line repair with curb trap and fresh air inlet
- Electrical permit Nov 2024Issued
200amp 30ckt full service x1 emt 2 story 200 amp x1 installation of whole house square d complete home surge protective (chsp) device x1 20 amp afci square d homeline breaker x6 smoke detectors x4 carbon monoxide/smoke combination detectors x4 20 amp gfci x2 15 amp duplex x4 20 amp circuit x 4 fish only per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2021-003957
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2021-003957
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2023Completed
For the installation of a two-inch fire service line, two-inch backflow preventer and fire sprinkler system in accordance with approved plans, hydraulic calculations and nfpa 13r.
- Electrical permit Jun 2023Completed
New wire thru out lighting outlets switches smokes and co's 200 amp service as per 2017 nec code
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2023Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2021-003957
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2021-003957
- Residential building permit Jul 2021Expired
3rd floor addition & interior renovations to existing structure. existing portion of rear first & 2bd floors reconstructed per rp-2020-014574
- Electrical permit Jul 2021Completed
Install outlets switches smokes and co's 200 amp service as per 2014 nec code finish work only with no wiring included
- Residential building permit Jun 2021Completed
Erection of an attached structure for use as single family household living. sheeting and shoring as prescribed in geo tech report. separate permits required for sprinkler ( minimum 13d) work. (underpinnning is part of this permit). energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc. prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party.
- Zoning permit Jun 2021Issued
For the erection of a third-floor rear addition to an existing two-story portion of a three-story structure. size and location as shown in the applicaiton/plans.
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
2.8 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Carter Donlevy Co, 135-141 W Norris St (1,400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
450 ft
Frank Rouco 88 4 3433 Xx and 39 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,450 ft
York Metal Finishing Co and 6 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
300 ft
Quaker City Dye Works and 1 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
650 ft
Moffet John Sch (650 ft), Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS (750 ft), Adaire Alexander Sch (2,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.1 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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