1820 Waterloo Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1820 Waterloo Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 15 not closed, and 60 violations, 3 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 1820 Waterloo Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
15 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Issued
Repair/replace ct, fai & md passing foundation wall.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2026Completed
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 the existing furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Completed
Replace curb trap, fresh air inlet, main drain and 3/4" water service
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Expired
Phdc wo 194165 attached - replace three fixtures with underfloor piping - no remodeling - plumbing only
- General permit minor Dec 2023Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2022Completed
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. install 60,000 btu unit, ductwork, and 6 registers
- Plumbing permit Nov 2022Completed
Replace 1 toilet, 1 tub, 1 vanity, 1 kitchen, 1 laundry, 1 dish washer, 1 hose bib, 1 water heater
- Plumbing permit Aug 2022Completed
Install new supply and interior drains, and set 7 fixture (laundry, 3 piece bathroom, kitchen)
- Residential building permit Aug 2022Completed
Replace rotted exterior wall shed kitchen add support beam to better support 2nd-floor bathroom , details as shown on the plan. no other work included.
- Electrical permit Jul 2022Completed
Rewire throughout, lights, switches, outlets and smoke detectors. with 100 amp service as per 2014 nec
- Electrical permit Jul 2022Completed
Rewire kitchen (9 outlets, four lights) rewire bathroom (2 outlets 1 light) rewire laundry (provide 220 v line from panel) wire new exterior outlet rear of house as per 2014 nec
- Residential building permit Jul 2022Completed
Ez permit standards alterations - (install new kitchen counters, install drywall 2nd floor bathroom, install drywall kitchen install new vanity). 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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. 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, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.
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
Superfund site
2.8 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Carter Donlevy Co, 135-141 W Norris St (1,000 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
600 ft
Frank Rouco 88 4 3433 85 and 39 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,000 ft
York Metal Finishing Co and 7 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
300 ft
Star Carpet Mill. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
600 ft
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS (600 ft), Moffet John Sch (1,050 ft), Adaire Alexander Sch (2,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.2 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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