1753 Tilghman Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1753 Tilghman Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 25 permits, 9 not closed, and 28 violations, 13 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 1753 Tilghman 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. 13 open violations.
- Site / utility permit May 2026Issued
Excavation work associated with mixed use new construction (see permit cp-2025-003178) to include underpinning as per approved plans. *2018 ibc review* **amendment approved 8/13/2026** amend excavation permit sp-2025-001305 to include additional underpinning area as per approved plans.
- Commercial building permit Nov 2025Issued
New construction of a five (5) story structure with cellar, common roof deck and pilot houses for use as vacant commercial space (use registration & fit-out permits required prior to occupancy) and nine (9) dwelling units as per approved plans. fire retardant treated studs and sheathing required for type iii construction. work to include underpinning to be monitored at all times by pa licensed pe. building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13 and include standpipes per nfpa 14. fire watch required per code bulletin f-2001. *2018 ibc* **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work**
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Issued
For the erection of an attached structure, to include a residential roof decks at the second and fifth floors with three roof access structures above the fifth floor, and three exterior balconies. size and locations per plans.
- Zoning permit Oct 2024Issued
For the relocation of lot lines to create two lots (parcel's a & b) from two deeded lots (1751 tilghman st & 1736 n hancock st). size and location per plans.
- Zoning permit May 2023Issued
Office - business and professional
- Demolition permit Aug 2022Completed
**make safe permit** for the complete demolition of the existing one (1) story structure to comply with violation case # cf-2022-040596. all permitted demolition activity to be done in accordance with site safety demolition plan and such plan to be maintained on site at all times. demolition to be done by hand and with hand tools only. protection of pedestrians, public right-of-way, and adjacent properties to be in place prior to start of work. separate streets department approval required for right-of-way encroachment or closure. 21 day posting & notice waived per a-303.2.
- Zoning permit Jun 2022Issued
For the complete demolition of existing building on the lot.
- Plumbing permit May 2022Completed
For a lateral seal as part demolition work to resolve unsafe case #cf-2022-040596 as per 2018 ppc.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2020Expired
Rough-in of entire building, vents, drains, water lines, stub outs all connections, 6 toilets, 9 lavs, 5 tubs, 3 kitchen sinks, 3 washers, 3 hot water heaters, 2 hose bibs
- Zoning permit Apr 2017Completed
For the demo of all structures. relocation of lot lines and for the erection of four structures, building a seven family dwelling with interior parking stalls, building b two dwelling units with parking stalls, building c sfd with exterior parking stall and building d one commercial unit and three family dwelling.
- Mechanical permit Sep 2012Completed
Install 1 heat pump system, including ductwork (sfd)
- Mechanical permit Sep 2012Completed
Install 1 heat pump system, including ductwork (sfd)
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sovereign Oil, 3rd & Berks St (1,100 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
700 ft
Davis Lamp Parcel 183119101 and 39 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,150 ft
York Metal Finishing Co and 7 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,000 ft
Moffet John Sch (1,000 ft), Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS (1,050 ft), McKinley William Sch (2,450 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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