1916 West Venango Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1916 West Venango Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, 2 not closed, and 44 violations, 6 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 1916 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2022Expired
Replace 3/4" water service
- Electrical permit May 2022Completed
Installed outlet gfci water resistant for a handicap lift outside front as per 2014 nec
- Residential building permit Mar 2022Completed
Do site preparation work for and install vertical platform lift, details as per plan, wheel chair lift installation shall be as per manufactures instructions. separate electrical may requires. no other work included.
- Residential building permit Jul 2020Completed
For (remove and replace damaged rafters ,sheathing with like in kind materials as per engineer's report. install a new 3-2"x10" header, new roof covering, flashing, r-49 insulation, ceiling joists, and drywall finishes as per engineer's report) to resolve case cf-2020-015829. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case cf-2020-015829.
- Residential building permit Mar 2020Completed
Make safe permit - for the repair of rear bay, bay roof and rear wall with like in kind materials to resolve case #714297. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #714297
- Electrical permit Jul 2016Completed
Replace 100amp service with 200amp service with grounding change receptacles & replace with tamper resistant receptacles with no add'l wiring throughout as per nec 2008
- Plumbing permit Aug 2015Completed
Installing a complete water service pa1#20152150145 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Mechanical permit Mar 2011Completed
Install 1 hvac unit with associated ductwork(sfd)
- Electrical permit Jan 2011Completed
Re-wire - 200 amp service (17)switches, (50)receptacles, gfi and smoke detectors.... in accordance with 2008 nec for a sfd
- Plumbing permit Oct 2010Completed
Install new 5" house trap and new main drain, install new 3/4" water service, install new rough throughout house with new fixtures. pa one call #2010-298-2570
- Alteration permit Sep 2008Completed
Renovate and rehab of 3story masonry sfd with basement. demolish 3stroy rear addtion. construct one story addtion and porch existing foundation. demolish 3 story. construct on story addition and porch on existing foundation walls.
- Zoning permit Sep 2008Completed
Complete re-hab of a 3 story single family dwelling to include: partial demolition of existing building;construction of a 9'- 8" x 13' - 0" one story addtion;12'- 6" x 13'-0" open rear porch
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 (1,450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
50 ft
Project H O M E and 12 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,450 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
1,000 ft
Mastery CS-Cleveland Elementary (1,000 ft), Kenderton El Sch (2,100 ft), Mastery Prep Elementary CS (2,150 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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