1924 Washington Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1924 Washington Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 48 permits, 19 not closed, and 14 violations, 1 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 1924 Washington Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
19 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Issued
For the installation of interior rough plumbing to include (2) hand sinks, (6) floor drains, (1) floor sink
- General permit Feb 2026Expired
For the installation of one (1) statically illuminated wall sign and one (1) statically illuminated projecting sign. size and location as shown in the application / plans. separate electrical permits are required.
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2025Completed
For installation of four-inch fire service line, four-inch backflow preventer and fire sprinkler system in accordance with approved plans, hydraulic calculations and nfpa 13.
- Zoning permit Nov 2025Issued
For the erection of two accessory signs: one internally illuminated channel letter sign, one internally illuminated projecting sign. size and location per plans.
- Commercial building permit Oct 2025Issued
For level ii alterations to an existing tenant space for use as a bakery (f-1 occupancy), alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvements throughout. 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. **amendment (8-13-2026) for changes to the floor slab as per the approved amended construction documents.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
Scope of work: existing planet fitness space - plumber to do the 2” water tap at the street and bring it into the building. for the 4” sprinkler tap – pdw will bring it from the street to the curb stop. our plumber will connect from there. pre-app #33767 (2” d.s.) pre-app #33768 (4” f.c.) equipment listed on pp-2025-009968. listing here again on this permit
- Electrical permit Oct 2025Completed
Installation of fire alarm system as per 2016 nfpa 72. two relay module to shut down new fans. four relays for elevators interface for recalls as per code. two monitor modules for waterflow and tamper switch. weather proof horn/strobe tie through flow switch.
- Electrical permit Sep 2025Completed
Electrical permit for combo cp-2025-003492: install lighting, switches, lighting controls, exit/emergency lighting, receptacles, telecommunication wiring and power to equipment as per 2017 nec. ***not approved for the installation of fire alarm***
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2025Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo cp-2025-003492
- Plumbing permit Sep 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo cp-2025-003492- plumbing per plans.
- Zoning permit Aug 2025Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries; eating and drinking establishments - prepared food shop; eating and drinking establishments - take-out restaurant; eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant
- Commercial building permit Aug 2025Completed
For level ii interior alterations for the fit-out of a3 occupancy (gymnasium) at second floor of an existing building. alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/ furnishings and accessibility improvments throughout. 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.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Donatucci Kitchens, 19th & Washington Ave (350 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,700 ft
Point Breeze Habitat For Humanity 2238 Latona Street and 8 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,150 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
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
1,150 ft
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (1,150 ft), Stanton Edwin M Sch (1,600 ft), Universal Institute CS (2,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.7 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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