1920 Bainbridge Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1920 Bainbridge Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 19 not closed, and 60 violations, 11 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 1920 Bainbridge 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
19 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 11 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2026Issued
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. multi family - each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2026Issued
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. for use as previously approved. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Electrical permit Sep 2026Issued
Rewiring first floor apartment, with outlets, switches, smoke detectors. installing new panel 100 amp.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2026Issued
- approved plumbing work associated with an (addition or alteration) per ez permit standard for plumbing
- Residential building permit Jul 2026Issued
Interior alteration to unit #1 (basement & 1st floor) of an existing 2-story building with basement. work not to include any building dimensional changes. see permit rp-2025-011848 for 2nd floor (unit # 2) renovaitons. details as shown on the plan. minimum 1 hour fire seperation shall be maintained between dwelling units, common areas and penetration of reated assemblies.
- Electrical permit May 2026Issued
Wire 3 units: lights, receptacles and switches install feeds four individually metered breakers (one 100a and three 125a). • those breakers feed four 125-amp tenant panels, ( 1 panel per unit, and 1 house panel. install a complete fire alarm system including (1) control panel, (1) annunciator, (1) power booster, (3) pull stations, (1) duct detector, (2) flow switches, (2) tamper switches, (2) monitor modules, (1) relay module, (6) low frequency horn/strobes. per approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72. -noted: install 400-amp service from front of bldg to side under slab 18" to meter bank on side of bldg(see engineer/city approved drawings)
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2026Issued
For the installation of a fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13r throughout the entire building with 4” fire service, 4" backflow prevention assembly, and standpipes complying with nfpa 14. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Electrical permit Jan 2026Completed
Rewire kitchen,install 25 lights canless and install hard wires smoke detectors.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2026Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. multi family - each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. install ductless multi split system. 36k btu unit outside with (3) heads inside (9k, 9k, and 18k.) this is for the second floor apartment only, per rp-2025-011848
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2026Expired
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. install 30k btu air handler, 2.5 ton heat pump, ductwork, and 9 diffusers
- Residential building permit Jan 2026Issued
Cosmetic rehab of 2 bed 1 bath second floor apartment. new flooring, new windows (like for like), new kitchen (layout like for like), new bathroom (layout like for like), details per plan. minimum 1 hour fire separation shall be maintained between dwelling units.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Issued
New construction of triplex. interior installation of drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for listed fixtures. all work installed in compliance with 2018 ppc and approved plans
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
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Penn Med Rittenhouse Main Bldg, 1800 Lombard St (1,000 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,400 ft
Jane D Kent Nursery School and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,550 ft
Lerro Products Inc 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
200 ft
Anderson, Marian, House. 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
850 ft
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (850 ft), Stanton Edwin M Sch (1,600 ft), Independence CS (1,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.1 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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