1908 East Venango Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1908 East Venango Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 2 not closed, and 10 violations, 7 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 1908 East 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Mechanical permit Dec 2018Expired
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2014Completed
Replace water service (sfd) pa20141061976
- Alteration permit Mar 2014Closed
Interior alterations - single family dwelling - applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations. separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac.
- Alteration permit Mar 2014Completed
Widen existing stairwells on the first floor and basement per submitted plan. close in 2 windows in rear of house. no other work noted on plan or permitted under this application
- Electrical permit Dec 2013Completed
Install 200amp service with total rewire of a single family dwelling as per 2008 nec (east district)
- Plumbing permit Oct 2013Completed
Installation of: (2)toilets, (2)lavatories, (2)bathtubs (no approved use for 2 family yet)
- Alteration permit Sep 2013Completed
Interior alterations - single family dwelling - applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations. separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2011Completed
Replace 5" lateral and replace main drain into house
- Electrical permit Jul 2007Completed
100 amp service, 3 basement lights, 5 single pole switches, 7 receptacles, 2 gfi circuts, 3 - 15 amp circuits, 2 - 20 amp circuits, 3 smoke detectors, 2 arc fault breakers. (east dist).
- Alteration permit Apr 2007Completed
Roof replacement, built-up system (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Jan 2007Expired
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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
Superfund site
1.5 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Stanton Whse, 1826-28 E Ontario St (1,550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,650 ft
Kosempel and 6 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,450 ft
Active Radiator Llc and 16 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
800 ft
230 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
650 ft
Deep Roots CS (650 ft), Webster Sch (1,500 ft), Community Academy of Philadelphia CS (2,050 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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