178 West Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 178 West Lehigh Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 30 permits, 10 not closed, and 60 violations, 18 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 178 West Lehigh Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 18 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2025Completed
3/4" domestic line connection
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2023Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. new gas furnace 80% 60,000 btu, new ductwork, and 6 diffusers
- Electrical permit Jul 2023Completed
Install all new wiring and devices throughout. install new 100amp service w/ all new wiring, new 100amp meter socket, 100a panel, install new hardwire smoke/carbon detectors in accordance with nec 2017.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2023Completed
Install supply lines and drainage pipes for 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry sink, 1 tub, 1 vanity & 1 toilet
- Residential building permit Jun 2023Completed
Ez permit standards alterations for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, underpinning and excavations (i.e., digging in basement). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar are expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. *no basement alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* *no structural alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* interior non-load bearing wall demolition. • construction of non-load bearing interior walls. • drywall repair and installation where necessary. • interior paint and trim. • full kitchen renovation @ 1st floor. • full bathroom renovation @ 2nd floor. • new flooring throughout. • new interior doors • new exterior doors without change in size or location. • there shall be no work in the basement. plumbing and electric shall be under separate permit
- Zoning permit Mar 2023Issued
For the erection of the 3rd floor addition to the existing attached structure, size and location as shown on the plans.
- Demolition permit Dec 2022Completed
For the complete demolition of one existing attached two-story, vacant residential structure by hand demolition only. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with the approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code. any deviation will require an amended building permit. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. * a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 6 feet of building facades in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate building and/or streets department permits are required. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work.
- Zoning permit Nov 2022Issued
For the complete demolition of existing structure on lot.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Expired
Lateral seal for make safe
- Demolition permit Oct 2022Cancelled
Sub demolition permit for cf-2022-068185. for the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. * add'l specs: no sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 2660, 2664 palethorp. install erosion control mat with topsoil and seed.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2021Completed
Install a new 3/4" k copper water service from main to the meter main is on the sidewalk
- Residential building permit Jul 2021Expired
**make safe permit** for repairs to existing exterior masonry walls and replacement of floor and roof framing to comply with violation case #691803. scope not to exceed work noted in engineer's report and shown on approved plans. not to exceed 2/3 structural framing replacement. separate permits required for any additional alterations work that are not specifically addressed on violation #691803. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. make safe permit only.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.7 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Hess 38204, 2550 N Second St (700 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
600 ft
2761 75 Palethorp Street and 12 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
300 ft
Leatex Chemical Co and 3 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
1,250 ft
Sheppard Isaac Sch (1,250 ft), DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS (1,300 ft), Pan American Academy CS (1,300 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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