186 Baldwin Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 186 Baldwin Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 16 permits, 2 not closed, and 29 violations, 11 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 186 Baldwin Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 11 open violations.
- Residential building permit Apr 2025Expired
For the enclosure of an existing rear porch and for the interior alterations (level ii) of the first & third floor of an existing three (3) story, single family dwelling, per plans.
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Issued
For the erection of an addition (porch enclosure) at the rear of semi-detached structure. size and location as shown in plan.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
Curb trap and fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Feb 2016Completed
Replacing the existing plumbing and adding 4 bathrooms 2 kitchen sinks and a laundry tub (two family)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Jan 2016Completed
200amp service 2 meters,57 receptacles,18 switches,20 light fixtures,8 smokes and heater/ac hook up per 2008 nec (two family)north district
- Mechanical permit Jan 2016Completed
Install 2 hvac units with ductwork(2 family)
- Alteration permit Jan 2016Completed
For the legalization of a conversion to a two (2) family dwelling unit. replacement windows and doors, new kitchen cabinets, new hardwood floors, laminate walls with new drywall where necessary paint interior
- Plumbing permit Jan 2014Completed
Replace rear storm and sanitary main drains
- Administrative permit Sep 2013Completed
Amend ap# 482455 (show correct size of rear wall, cladding is vinyl siding)
- Plumbing permit Sep 2013Completed
Replace kitchen sink waste lines
- Electrical permit Sep 2013Completed
Rewire the kitchen and 2nd floor bedroom in accordance with the 2008 nec for a one family dwelling
- Zoning permit Jul 2013Completed
Demo existing rear addition and construction a new two story addition as part of sfd.
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
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fire Site 215, 4445 Main St (1,150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,350 ft
133 Grape St Hanson Associates. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,900 ft
Namico Inc and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,650 ft
Dobson James Sch (1,650 ft), Roxborough HS (3,050 ft), Belmont Hills El Sch (4,150 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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