1805 East Sergeant Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1805 East Sergeant Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 28 permits, 5 not closed, and 40 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 1805 East Sergeant Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 10 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai.
- Electrical permit Dec 2022Completed
Install new fire alarm system as per plans in accordance with approved drawings-2018 city fire code and 2016 nfpa72.
- Electrical permit Nov 2022Completed
Install 400a service w/ 400 amp disconnect, wire according to plans with outlets, switches, lights , gfi's, and 110v interconnected smoke alarms . all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2022Completed
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.
- General permit minor Sep 2022Expired
Ez exterior wall coverings- for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closure. stucco exterior front and side of property
- Plumbing permit Sep 2022Completed
New fixtures and piping to include: 2 water closets, 2 lavatories, and 1 electric water heater. all work per 2018 ppc
- Commercial building permit Aug 2022Completed
**amendment dated 12/30/2022 for further modifications to structural work, including removal of previously approved steel column, adding repairs to existing structural beams, correcting dimensions of existing steel beams, and revising reinforcement members at existing lower/rear roof.** **amendment dated 10/7/2022 for structural modifications to second floor and roof framing due to field conditions, including new structural column within basement, and repairs to rear second story exterior wall.** for level iii alterations with a complete change of occupancy from group a-3 (religious assembly) to group b (dance studio w/<50 occupants per practice room) throughout an existing two (2) story attached structure, as per plans; separate permits required for all mep work; structural work on this permit to include extending the second floor area; building is currently not sprinklered; if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work; compliance with philadelphia fire and property maintenance codes required prior to occupancy; see zp-2022-004699 for use approval; no signs on this permit.
- Zoning permit Jun 2022Issued
Personal services
- General permit minor May 2022Completed
Ez interior demolition - for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. (interior demo).
- Administrative permit Mar 2020Issued
**make safe permit** for the amendment of make safe building permit #1024652 to revise construction details for the removal and reconstruction of the exterior front wall to comply with violation case #614101. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and plans. work includes special inspections of post-installed anchors. protection of pedestrians, public right-of-way, and adjacent properties required at all times. separate streets departmant approval required for right-of-way encroachment. separate permit required for any additional alterations. make safe permit only.
- Residential building permit Nov 2019Completed
**make safe permit** for the removal and reconstruction of the exterior front wall to comply with violation case #614101. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and plans. protection of pedestrians, public right-of-way, and adjacent properties required at all times. streets department approval required for right-of-way encroachment. separate permit required for any additional alterations. make safe permit only.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2019Completed
Replace curb trap main drain fai as per 2004 ppc
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.4 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: Us Gas 1, 2656 Frankford Ave (1,500 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,650 ft
Collins Smith Barrick Playgarden and 10 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,600 ft
International Chemical 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
400 ft
Sankofa Freedom Academy CS (400 ft), Brown Henry A Sch (500 ft), Hunter William H Sch (1,150 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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