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Does 1908 North Howard Street have open permits or code violations?
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 3 not closed, and 14 violations.
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 North Howard Street at risk for?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.

Permits and code violations

3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.

  1. Plumbing permit Jun 2026Completed

    Repair/replace ct & fai.

  2. Electrical permit Jun 2026Issued

    ***nec 2017 fishing only*** complete rewire: obsolete wiring remediation w/ existing panel - front bedroom - middle bedroom - rear bedroom w/ attached bathroom - general lighting/hallway - living room - kitchen circuits - countertops, range, hood, general outlet - rear exterior gfci and light - front exterior lamp - basement laundry - washer, 240v dryer - basement general lights & receptacles

  3. Plumbing permit May 2026Issued

    Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater

  4. Zoning permit Dec 2025Issued

    Unity of use

  5. Residential building permit Aug 2024Completed

    For interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only.

  6. Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed

    Replacement of 50 gal electric water heater as per ppc 2018

  7. Electrical permit Oct 2021Completed

    Ez electric permit- installing 200-amp service, wiring throughout the house switches, receptacles, lights, hardwired smoke detectors, as per the 2017 nec electrical permit for combo rp-2021-001505

  8. Plumbing permit Sep 2021Completed

    For underpinning and erection of a rear two-story addition to an attached structure for use single-family household living as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.*

  9. Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2021Completed

    For underpinning and erection of a rear two-story addition to an attached structure for use single-family household living as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.*

  10. Residential building permit Apr 2021Completed

    For underpinning and erection of a rear two-story addition to an attached structure for use single-family household living as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.*

  11. General permit minor Jan 2021Completed

    For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.

  12. Zoning permit Jan 2021Completed

    For the erection of a rear addition (nte. 38 ft.) above an existing attached structure. size and location as per plans. for a single family household living.

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

Superfund site

2.7 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: Carter Donlevy Co, 135-141 W Norris St (500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.

EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases

Brownfield site

900 ft

Frank Rouco 88 4 3433 85 and 33 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.

EPA ACRES Brownfields

Toxic release facility

2,600 ft

York Metal Finishing Co and 6 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.

EPA Toxics Release Inventory

Historic listing nearby

400 ft

Peter Woll and Sons Factory. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.

National Park Service, National Register

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

600 ft

Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS (600 ft), Moffet John Sch (1,550 ft), Hackett Horatio B Sch (2,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.

U.S. Department of Education, NCES

Major airport

9.3 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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