1905 West Venango Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1905 West Venango Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 26 permits, 18 not closed, and 60 violations, 13 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 1905 West Venango Street 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
18 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 13 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2025Completed
Replace 3/4" water service
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2024Expired
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout the building to include 2" main fire service line with a 2" wilkins 950xlt2bfss backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Expired
Install 6 water closets, 3 shower/tubs, 6 lavatories, 3 washing machine boxes, 3 kitchen sinks, 2 roof drains, 1 sand interceptor, 1 floor drain, 1 sump pump and 3 hot water heaters according to the 2018 ppc and per plans.
- Electrical permit Jun 2024Expired
Install 400 amp service, complete with grounding, meters, and disconnects. wire throughout building for switches, outlets, light fixtures, g.f.c.i receptacles, and smoke alarms as per 2017 nec. install complete fire alarm system as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2024Expired
For the installation of new hvac appliances, grds, bathroom & clothes dryer exhausts, and associated ductwork throughout a three (3) family dwelling. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 imc and appliance manufacturer specifications. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. if site conditions vary, contact design professional prior to start of work. see cp-2022-005153 for associated building permit.
- Electrical permit May 2024Completed
Rough in for ep-2024-004351 wiring throughout building for outlets switches lighting and fixtures g.f.c.i smoke detectors, fire alarm wiring throughout for horns and strobes pull stations and smoke detectors per nec code 2017
- Electrical permit Jul 2023Completed
Replaced damaged 3 gang meter socket with new. add a single 100 amp service cable and meter socket for house panal.
- Electrical permit Jul 2023Expired
Install 200-amp service, (3) 100-amp sub-panels for each apt., complete grounding system with 2 ground rods, fishing wire thru-out. install receptacles, switches, arc-fault circuit breakers, gfi's in all wet locations, recessed lighting, hard wired smokes, exterior lighting front & rear. as per 2017 nec
- Commercial building permit Mar 2023Expired
Level iii alterations with rear second and third floor additions with complete change of occupancy to create a three (3) family dwelling in an existing semi-detached building as per approved plans. building to be sprinklered per nfpa 13. *2018 iebc review* **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work**
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2023Expired
For the installation of a new hvac system including warm air appliances, registers and diffusers with associated duckwork as per plans.
- Zoning permit Jan 2023Issued
For the partial demolition at the rear and for the erection of addition at the rear of an existing semi-detached building (size and location as shown on plans).
- Commercial building permit Dec 2022Expired
Level iii alterations with complete change of occupancy to create a three (3) family dwelling throughout an existing building as per approved plans. building required to be fully sprinklered. *2018 iebc review* **separate permits required for any mep & fire suppression work**
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
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Rexnord Drive Div, 2045 W Hunting Park Ave (1,350 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
150 ft
Project H O M E and 8 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,350 ft
Rexnord Corp Geared Prods Div and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
800 ft
Mastery CS-Cleveland Elementary (800 ft), Mastery Prep Elementary CS (1,950 ft), Kenderton El Sch (2,100 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.
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