1851 Hart Lane, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1851 Hart Lane have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 violations, 10 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 1851 Hart Lane 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 10 open violations.
- Commercial building permit Feb 2025Completed
Make safe permit- for structural repair and framing replacement with footing to resolve case cf-2022-029012. 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 on case #cf-2022-029012.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Expired
New fixtures and piping to include: 3 water closets, 3 lavatories, 3 shower/tub units, 1 laundry sinks, 1 kitchen sink, 2 water heaters in existing single household dwelling unit.
- Electrical permit Jun 2021Expired
General wiring for residential home, outlets, switches, lighting, kitchen circuits, 200amp service, grounding, bonding, all circuits up to code. as per nec 2014
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2021Expired
For interior alterations to an attached structure for use single-family household living as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.* **underpinning is not part of this permit.**
- Residential building permit Apr 2021Expired
For interior alterations to an attached structure for use single-family household living as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.* **underpinning is not part of this permit.**
- Plumbing permit Jan 2021Completed
Replace 5" cast iron curb trap, install 4" cast iron fai ppc 2018
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2020Expired
Replace gas furnace, 72,000 btu, 80% efficent
- Alteration permit Apr 2018Expired
Remove existing roofing install 1" recovery board install modified granular rubber
- Plumbing permit Jul 2016Completed
4" pvc ven & replace hose trap pa1# 2016-2016-1880900 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Jun 2016Completed
Pvc main drain basement, 2nd floor drain lines and new van yard drain. the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Electrical permit Apr 2016Completed
Replace 100a panel, switches, receptacles, gfi dedicated in bathroom. install 2- 10 year battery smoke detectors and 1- c/o detector... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building (paid for by phdc)
- Alteration permit Mar 2016Completed
Roof replacement - install a modified granular rubber roof system (sfd)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.0 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (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: Fire Site 244, Boudinot & 1 Hart Ln (1,300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,400 ft
2100 E Rush Street and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,850 ft
Rhone Poulenc Inc Walsh Div and 11 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
150 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
1,400 ft
Willard Frances E Sch (1,400 ft), Conwell Russell MS (2,050 ft), Elkin Lewis Sch (2,200 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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