181 Baldwin Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 181 Baldwin Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 16 permits, all closed, and 13 violations, 6 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 181 Baldwin Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. 6 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
Curb trap and fresh air inlet
- Zoning permit Feb 2020Completed
New curb cut and single car parking space in rear of existing single family home, as shown in attached plans. no signs, changes to envelope, or changes in use.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2019Completed
Install 3" inch stack, main drain, fixtures; two(2)toilets, two(2) lav's, shower, laundry, kitchen sink, hot water heater as per philadelphia 2014 plumbing code.
- Electrical permit Jul 2019Completed
Install 200amp service and rewire receptacles, switches, lights & smokes/co detectors as per nec 2014 north district
- Mechanical permit Jul 2019Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Alteration permit Jul 2019Completed
Ez permit stadard 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)
- Plumbing permit Feb 2016Completed
Replacing the existing plumbing and adding 4 bathrooms 2 kitchen sinks and a laundry tub (two family)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Jan 2016Completed
200amp service 2 meters,57 receptacles,18 switches,20 light fixtures,8 smokes and heater/ac hook up per 2008 nec (two family)north district
- Mechanical permit Jan 2016Completed
Install 2 hvac units with ductwork(2 family)
- Alteration permit Jan 2016Completed
For the legalization of a conversion to a two (2) family dwelling unit. replacement windows and doors, new kitchen cabinets, new hardwood floors, laminate walls with new drywall where necessary paint interior
- Plumbing permit Jan 2014Completed
Replace rear storm and sanitary main drains
- Electrical permit Jun 2012Completed
Installing new wiring for kitchen and powder room per 2008 nec (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
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fire Site 215, 4445 Main St (1,050 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,300 ft
133 Grape St Hanson Associates. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,900 ft
Namico Inc and 3 more within a mile. 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
1,700 ft
Dobson James Sch (1,700 ft), Roxborough HS (3,100 ft), Belmont Hills El Sch (4,100 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
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