178 Widener Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 178 Widener Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 1 not closed, and 42 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 178 Widener Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate 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.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Completed
Ht and fai replacement
- General permit minor Jan 2025Expired
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.
- Electrical permit Jun 2024Completed
Install 100 - amp service, receptacles and switches and replace receptacles and switches, fishing through walls only
- Plumbing permit Jul 2020Completed
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 2011Completed
House trap, house drain and fai(sfd)
- Mechanical permit Feb 2011Completed
Install 1 hvac unit in sfd
- Electrical permit Oct 2010Completed
Rewiring second floor as per 2008 nec
- Plumbing permit Sep 2010Completed
Water closet, lav, bathtub,kitchen sink,laundry tub,washer
- Alteration permit Aug 2010Completed
Minor interior demolition, insulation and sheetrock, update hvac system, roof coverings, repair a nd parge basement walls, (6) windows, exterior doors and replace interior doors.
- Electrical permit Apr 2008Completed
Install 100a svs, 3 hw smokes, 6 recepts, 2gfi recepts. (east dist)
- Plumbing permit Apr 2008Completed
Replace house trap, 4" fai, 4" house drain, rear area drain, 3/4" water line.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Allen Kay, 5817 N Old 2nd St (650 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,300 ft
Cardone Industries. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,600 ft
Lowell James R Sch (1,600 ft), Finletter Thomas K Sch (1,700 ft), Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS (2,300 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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