1815 Manton Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1815 Manton Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 10 not closed, and 60 violations, 13 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 1815 Manton 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
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 13 open violations.
- Zoning permit Aug 2025Issued
Limited lodging
- Residential building permit Apr 2024Completed
Make safe permit - for the construction of a new front facade wall as per plans. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.
- Electrical permit Nov 2023Completed
15 amp afci circuit x3 20 amp afci circuit x1 15 amp duplex x12 light switch x5 3way light switch x2 light fixture (standard weight) x3 light fixture (lite weight) x2 fish only per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Completed
Install 3 kitchen sinks, 7 water closets, 7 lavatories, 5 shower/tubs, 3 dishwashers, 3 washing machine boxes, 2 backwater valves, 3 floor drains, 1 sump pump, 1 ejector sump pump, 1 backflow preventer, 3 hot water heaters, 2 hose bibbs, 1 roof drain and 1 area drain according to the 2018 ppc and per plans.
- Electrical permit Jul 2023Completed
Installation of new 300 amp service and all new interior wiring for three family dwelling in accordance with nec 2017 requirements
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Completed
Install 1.5" wdp, main drain, ct & fai
- Electrical permit May 2023Completed
Install new fire alarm system for new construction three family dwelling. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec & 2016 nfpa-72.
- Fire suppression permit Apr 2023Issued
For the installation of a two-inch fire service line, two-inch backflow preventer and wet fire sprinkler system in accordance with approved plans, hydraulic calculations and nfpa 13r.
- Residential building permit Jan 2023Completed
Make safe permit to resolve case violation # cf-2022-115973 for removal of existing party walls after demolition, sheathing, and stucco of remaining walls, as identified in the plan. if field conditions vary contact the design engineer before the start of any work. separate permits will be required for any additional alterations not addressed in the engineer's report / plans. the abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6 ft. in height. separate streets department permit is required for sidewalk closure. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2022Completed
For the installation of new hvac system including mechanical appliances, registers and diffusers with associated duckwork as per plans.
- Demolition permit Apr 2022Completed
For the complete demolition of one existing attached three (3) story, vacant residential structure by hand demolition only . all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code.any deviation will require an amended building permit. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. * a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 8.25 feet of building facades in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate building and/or streets department permits are required. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work.
- Commercial building permit Feb 2022Issued
New construction of a 3-story attached structure for use as a multi-family household living (3 units) as per the attached plan. size and location as shown on plans. building to be fully sprinklered with nfpa 13r system. separate permits are required for all mep and fire suppression work. amendment issued on 6/2/2022 to document the revisions to basement slab depth below grade and floor to floor heights in order to avoid underpinning of the adjacent structure. amendment 1/25/24 to document structural changes.
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
Superfund site
2.8 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Donatucci Kitchens, 19th & Washington Ave (900 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,050 ft
Point Breeze Habitat For Humanity 2238 Latona Street and 6 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,350 ft
Lerro Products Inc and 6 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
1,700 ft
Stanton Edwin M Sch (1,700 ft), Childs George W Sch (1,800 ft), Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (2,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.7 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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