1815 West Thompson Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1815 West Thompson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 10 not closed, and 60 violations, 2 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 West Thompson Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Electrical permit Sep 2024Completed
Meter upgrade and service upgrade
- Zoning permit Sep 2023Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2023Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (installation of a ductless ac/heat system on each unit in this duplex. each unit will get a 4 zone daikin system with 4 wall mounted blowers).
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Completed
6 full bath, 2 kitchen,2 laundry,2 hot water heater, 2 garbage disposal, 1 sump pump , 1 injector pit 1'' combine water service 1'' combine water service
- Electrical permit Nov 2022Completed
200 amp service, 2-gang meter socket, 2 breaker panels. wire throughout with lights, outlets, switches, fixtures, smoke/co detectors, water heater (if electric) as per 2014 nec
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2022Completed
For the installation of a new fire suppression system designed per nfpa 13d standard with two (2) 1 inch combine service line and sprinkler layout as per plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2022Expired
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replace existing unit only, in-like & kind, with bryant 14 seer 3 ton single stage air conditioner, bryant 80% afue natural gas single stage 90,000 btu furnace, & bryant evaporator coil. no ductwork or diffusers are being installed.
- Fire suppression permit Jan 2022Expired
For installation of sprinkler system per nfpa 13d with 1-inch combined service line as per approved plans.
- Residential building permit Jan 2022Expired
Erection of a new three (3) story building, with basement, a roof deck and a roof access structure. for use as single-family household living as per plans. structure to be fully sprinklered.?all work to be done per approved plans. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression work.
- Residential building permit Nov 2021Completed
For the erection of an attached structure for use as two (2) family household living. sheeting and shoring as prescribed in geotech report. separate permits required for sprinkler (13d) work. 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. ** amend to include updates to fire rated assemblies and general drywall note for non-rated interior partition walls, as per amended plan. **
- Zoning permit Aug 2021Issued
For the erection of an attached structure to include roof deck and access pilot house. size and location as per plans.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2021Completed
Install 5" curb trap, 4" vent, 4" house drain ppc 2018
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Amoco Sta Phila Ridge Ave, 1840 Ridge Ave (650 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,100 ft
1521 1539 Parrish Street and 7 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,350 ft
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals. 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
1,550 ft
Meade Gen George C Sch (1,550 ft), Alliance for Progress CS (1,950 ft), Vaux HS: A Big Picture School (2,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.1 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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