1836 Griffith Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1836 Griffith Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, 7 not closed, and 21 violations, 1 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 1836 Griffith Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Fire suppression permit May 2026Issued
For the installation of an automatic fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout three story building to include 1-inch combined water service line as per approved plans. 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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2026Issued
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2025-002286
- Electrical permit Feb 2026Issued
Electrical permit for combo rp-2025-002286
- Plumbing permit Jan 2026Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2025-002286
- Plumbing permit Jan 2026Issued
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2025-002286
- Plumbing permit Jan 2026Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2025-002286
- Residential building permit Sep 2025Issued
For the construction of a detached structure with basement to include hvac unit and duct work. building structure will comply with fire-suppression system nfpa 13 d. for use as a single-family household living. as per approved plans. **********************separate permits required for any other work. *********************************************
- Zoning permit Jun 2025Issued
For the erection of a detached building. size and location as shown in plans
- Zoning permit Jun 2021Issued
For the erection of a detached structure with roof deck above the second floor, accessed from third floor; for use as a single-family household living with two (2) accessory off-street parking spaces accessed from the front of griffith st., size and location as shown on plan.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2015Completed
Replace water service (sfd) pa20150232514 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations & plumbing trenches in excess of 5' in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection
- Alteration permit Aug 2013Completed
Roof replacement (shingle).
- Zoning/use permit Nov 2010Completed
New construction of a (3) story sfd with (1) interior parking space.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Petes Auto Svc Ctr, 7832 Castor Ave (700 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
Rhawnhurst Sch (1,050 ft), Tacony Academy CS (2,800 ft), Farrell Louis H Sch (3,200 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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