1908 North Lawrence Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1908 North Lawrence Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 44 permits, 20 not closed, and 28 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 North Lawrence Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
20 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Residential building permit Jun 2026Issued
For the erection of vertical and rear additions with a roof deck and pilot house and interior alterations throughout an existing attached structure used as a single-family dwelling as per building application/plan
- Zoning permit Dec 2025Issued
For the erection of a vertical and rear addition on an existing attached structure to include a roof deck. size and location as shown in plans.
- Electrical permit Oct 2025Expired
New 200 amp main electrical system new wiring include outlets, switches, lights, smoke detectors
- Electrical permit Aug 2025Completed
Distribution panel, two gfci kitchen, two gfci basement & bathroom, replace 4 led light fixtures, 10 receptacle replacement, 10 switches replacement ( all wires are fished as per 2017 nec )
- Plumbing permit May 2025Expired
Curb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain.
- Electrical permit Oct 2024Completed
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.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Completed
Install shower, toilet and vanity install new fixtures with pipes 3 fixtures
- Residential building permit Oct 2024Completed
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.
- Residential building permit Jun 2024Expired
For new construction of a four(4) story wood-frame attached structure on reinforced concrete footings/foundations with a roof deck. for use as a single-family dwelling throughout. building shall be fully sprinklered as per nfpa 13r min, separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems. *protection of right-of-way / pedestrians / adjacent properties required during all construction.**energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc.** prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party.**ibc2018** see rp-2023-013324 for originally approved permit**
- Zoning permit Oct 2023Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Jul 2023Expired
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2023-004279
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2023Expired
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2023-004279
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: Us Capital Investments 6, 512 W Montgomery Ave (850 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
500 ft
1825 41 North 5th Street and 35 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,750 ft
York Metal Finishing Co and 2 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
1,200 ft
McKinley William Sch (1,200 ft), The U School: Innovative Lab (1,400 ft), Welsh John Sch (2,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.1 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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