189 West Champlost Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 189 West Champlost Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 29 permits, 5 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 189 West Champlost 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Electrical permit Mar 2026Issued
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard
- Electrical permit Mar 2026Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard
- Zoning permit May 2021Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries
- Plumbing permit Apr 2020Completed
To replace a curb trap and fresh air inlet as per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2020Completed
To replace a curb trap and fresh air inlet as per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Electrical permit Jul 2019Completed
Install 100amp service electrical wire/devices as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Jun 2019Completed
Install waste and water lines and set 7 fixtures as per 2004 ppc
- Electrical permit Jun 2019Completed
Electrical rewire/devices as per 2014 nec
- Mechanical permit Jun 2019Completed
Install central air 3 ton of ac 80,000 btu of heat 90% eff with ductwork (basement)
- Alteration permit Jun 2019Completed
Interior alterations thru out , to include drywall, sheetrock, framing, new kitchen, new bathroom, new windows and doors into existing openings. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standards for interior alterations, revised 11/2018. note: 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; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement.) (deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.) note: contractor listed as a "sole proprietor" and has no employees and/or workers conpensation insurance-all subcontractors require separate licenses and insurance. separate permits required for plumbing electrical and mechanical work. no other work allowed under this permit.
- Plumbing permit May 2019Expired
Ada compliant bathroom on 2nd floor, installation will comply with philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- General permit minor May 2019Expired
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. 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. *demo the existing bathroom and build and ada compliant with a walk-in shower, a sink, and a toilet*
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: Champlost Fuels 67274, 100 East Champlost Ave (1,000 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,550 ft
Cardone Industries. 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
1,450 ft
Finletter Thomas K Sch (1,450 ft), Lowell James R Sch (1,600 ft), Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS (1,800 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
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- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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