1812 Francis Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1812 Francis Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 59 permits, 13 not closed, and 41 violations, 9 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 1812 Francis 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
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 9 open violations.
- Residential building permit Apr 2026Issued
Remove existing roof fix any damaged wood. install 20 year maintenance free 60 mil tpo roofing system. including all new sheet metal flashings and roof scupper. details per plan. no other work included
- Electrical permit Oct 2025Issued
Electrical permit for combo rp-2024-008749
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2025Issued
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2024-008749
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2025Issued
For the installation of a nfpa 13r system for a single-family dwelling serviced by a two (2) inch fire service line with a 2-inch wilkins 950xlt2bfss backflow preventer and automatic fire suppression system. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work.
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2025Completed
Rough-in permit for fp-2025-002008 supply and install all required sprinklers per nfpa 13r supply and install all required piping, hangers and fittings per nfpa 13r
- Plumbing permit Aug 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2024-008749
- Plumbing permit Aug 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2024-008749
- Plumbing permit Aug 2025Issued
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2024-008749
- Site / utility permit Dec 2024Issued
Site / utility permit for rp-2024-008749
- Residential building permit Sep 2024Amendment ready for issue
Amendment 6/27/2026 - new fire rated partition types and enclosures amendment 10-11-2025 - infill at existing adjacent chimney erection of an attached structure for use as single family household living. sheeting and shoring as prescribed in geo tech report. separate permits required for sprinkler (13r) work. (underpinnning is part of this permit). energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc. prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party.
- Zoning permit Feb 2024Issued
For the erection of an attached structure that includes a internal parking garage, rear deck at the second floor level, and a roof deck with a pilot house above the fourth floor roof level. size and location per plans.
- Zoning permit Nov 2023Issued
Residential - household living - single-family
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Hess 38228, 19th & Fairmont Ave (500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
400 ft
835 87 N 19th Street 1825 Wylie Street and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,200 ft
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
500 ft
Darrah, Lydia, School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
450 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
1,050 ft
Waring Laura W Sch (1,050 ft), Franklin LC (1,500 ft), Masterman Julia R Sec Sch (1,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.7 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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