1908 Mount Vernon Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1908 Mount Vernon Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 26 permits, all closed, and 33 violations, 12 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 Mount Vernon Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. 12 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Completed
7 bath,4 kitchen.4 laundry,4 hot water heater
- Electrical permit Jul 2023Completed
Install fire alarm system as per plans and 2016 nec.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2023Completed
Install md, ct, fai & 1.5" wdp
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2023Completed
For installation of hvac system as per approved plans.
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2022Completed
For the installation of a new fire suppression systemdesigned per nfpa 13r standard with a 2 inch fire service line and sprinkler layout as per plans.
- Electrical permit Oct 2022Completed
Install new 400 amp service ((located in basement utility rm))w/ 150a mcb at meter-pak and 125a mcb for tenant 2,3,4,5 load centers.. install house panel and 5 apartment panels. install 136 receptacles, 72 switches,121 fixtures. install 110v interconnected hardwired smoke alarms in each apartment -19 total. install 5 a/c lines with disconnects outdoor as per 2017 nec **separate fire alarm permit req'd** amendment:due to the changes in building layout electrical blueprints updated to reflect changes. decrease from 5 to 4 units.
- Commercial building permit Feb 2022Completed
For change of occupancy, level iii alterations in existing building and erection of a three-story rear addition per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered with nfpa 13r. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire sprinkler. *amend 1-10-23; revise 'allowable wall openings chart' on plan a-0.0* *amend 1-31-23; revise 'allowable wall openings chart' on plan a-0.0* *amend 2-5-23; revise floor plans and reduce dwelling units from five to four*
- Zoning permit Jul 2021Completed
For the erection of a rear addition with roof deck and roof deck access structure, as part of an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in application / plan. amendment: to conform with bbs requirements (mi-2021-004514), adding exterior stairs (ground to roof deck), and reducing occupied area. amendment: to correct propery boundaries, with no change to structure or use from prior approval or amendment. amendment: correction related to error in the deed, with no change to structure or use from prior approval or amendment. ** a new deed (with the corrected 93'-11" lot depth) is required prior to issuance of a co **
- Electrical permit Jan 2020Completed
Rewire apt including lights, switches, receptacles, smoke and co/smoke detectors all to 2017 nec standards (cc dist)
- Commercial building permit Sep 2019Completed
Level 1 alterations to install gwb on existing walls and ceilings and install installation in roof/ceiling of dwelling unit 3r. all work to be done in accordance with approved plans. separate permits required for any m.e.p. work. ** 2018 iebc **
- Plumbing permit May 2019Completed
Relocate kitchen sink
- Electrical permit May 2019Completed
Kitchen electrical rewire per 2014 nec, 1-50 amp oven 240v, 8-20 amp circuits with afci & gfci protection, refrigerator, micro, garbage disp, dishwasher, cooktop, range hood, small appl #1, small appl #2, 10 lights
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: Hess 38228, 19th & Fairmont Ave (550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,150 ft
835 87 N 19th Street 1825 Wylie Street and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,000 ft
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
550 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
500 ft
Waring Laura W Sch (500 ft), Masterman Julia R Sec Sch (1,200 ft), Franklin LC (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.5 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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