18 Pearl Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 18 Pearl Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, 4 not closed, and 58 violations, 16 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 18 Pearl Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 16 open violations.
- General permit Sep 2025Completed
For the erection of one (1) static internally illuminated accessory wall sign as per approved plans. separate permit required for electrical work. see zp-2025-005464 for zoning approval.
- Zoning permit Aug 2025Completed
For the erection of one (1) statically illuminated wall sign. size and location as shown in the application / plans.
- General permit Aug 2025Completed
For the discontinuance of two (2) existing 8,000 gallon underground tanks (closed-in-place). all work to be done in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, pennsylvania d.e.p regulations, and all applicables codes, nfpa 30 and nfpa 31.
- Electrical permit Aug 2024Completed
Install lights normal & emergency, switches & receptacles. replace the existing 150 amp panel with a new 150 amp panel. install a new fire alarm system . all work in accordance with the 2017 nec.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2024Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Completed
Replacement of 3/4" domestic line, 5" sanitary lateral & 6" storm lateral
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
Installation sewer, sanitary, and water supply piping to fixture unites:1-w/c, 1-lavatory sink, 1hand wash sink
- Commercial building permit Apr 2024Completed
For level ii alterations to an existing commercial building for use as a mercantile (m) occupancy, alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvements throughout. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Zoning permit Jan 2024Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries; retail sales - consumer goods
- Zoning permit Dec 2023Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries
- Plumbing permit Jul 2023Completed
Created from demolition permit dp-2023-000921. lateral seal.
- Demolition permit Jul 2023Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2023-067259 for the partial demolition of a mixed use property as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. addl' specs: no sidewalk. 60' of 6' high chain link fence. install 2 steel doors. (1) stucco c/w 309 n. 12th st. 1 window blocked with cmu. install erosion control mat with topsoil and seed.
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
Leaking fuel tanks
14 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Exxon Rs 2 2183, 427 N Broad St (1,400 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,000 ft
Reading Viaduct and 20 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
950 ft
National Chemical Laboratories Inc and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
650 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
750 ft
Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS (750 ft), Math Civics and Sciences CS (1,500 ft), The SD of Philadelphia Virtual Academy (1,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.4 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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