1826 72nd Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1826 72nd Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 2 not closed, and 15 violations.
- 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 1826 72nd Avenue 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Completed
Replace 3/4" water distribution pipe.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Completed
Replace section of house drain, house trap and fresh air inlet for sanitary drain.
- General permit minor Nov 2024Completed
Ez permit decks - for new decks to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. 14 by 15 rear wood deck
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2023Completed
Installation of hvac system on second floor, three mini split systems on first floor
- Residential building permit May 2023Completed
Interior renovations only, details as shown on plan, no additions and no replacement of front and rear walls included. separate permits required for rear deck addition.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2022Completed
Install 3 full bathrooms with new fixture and devices using existing drains.
- Electrical permit Oct 2022Completed
Rewire entire house with new wire and install a new 100 amp service with panel and meter as per 2014 nec
- Residential building permit Sep 2022Expired
Ez permit standards 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 any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. work in the basement or cellar is not included on the ez alt permit. all new windows - in existing openings with no change in size of the openings and with a u-factor n.t.e. 0.32, new exterior doors - in the existing openings with no change in size of the openings -interior & exterior new doors with no change in size of the openings, new floors, trim, casing, update kitchen, update bath rooms. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Expired
Replacement of 30 gal gas water heater.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2016Completed
Replace yard drain (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Mechanical permit May 2014Completed
Install 1 hvac unit with ductwork(sfd)
- Alteration permit May 2012Completed
Install 11 x 14 deck in rear. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for decks, dated february 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Cheltenham Sunoco, 1700 W Cheltenham Ave (1,200 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
1,800 ft
Rowen William Sch (1,800 ft), Samuel Pennypacker Sch (3,450 ft), Ellwood Sch (3,850 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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