1927 Wallace Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1927 Wallace Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 27 permits, 1 not closed, and 21 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 1927 Wallace Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Commercial building permit Mar 2026Completed
For level ii alterations to include infill and the replacement of exterior door and windows. separate permits required for all other work. *2018 iebc*
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Expired
Main drain
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Replace curb trap; fai to house
- Residential building permit Nov 2023Completed
**make safe permit** for the installation of star bolts and repairs to masonry at the front exterior wall to comply with violation case # cf-2023-070742. not to exceed scope of work shown on approved plans. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case # cf-2023-070742. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. make safe permit only.
- General permit minor Jan 2023Completed
**existing philadelphia historic property** for replacement of existing exterior windows and/or doors in accordance with the attached ez permit windows & doors standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit windows & doors standard shall result in revocation of this permit as per phc. clad wood sash replacement kits in existing wood surrounds as per attached drawings - 6 units total
- General permit minor Sep 2019Completed
Restore and repaint deteriorating cornice line, dormer windows, front door, and front bay window. all area of demaged will be thouroughly scraped and sanded. areas with demage or severe dry rot will be replaced with wood or wood epoxy. all area to be primed and caulked. two coats of paint matching the existing color will be applied. **attached historic approval and notes: all wood and wood moldings that require replacement must match existing in dimensions, material, profil and design as per**
- General permit minor Sep 2019Completed
Replacement and repoint brick mortar joints; replacement mortar joints will match the existing mortar color;reseal certain historic windows, pressure wash and clean select marble lintels, all pressure washing will be completed using the gentlest means possible **as per historical commission approval and notes:water cleaning pressure not greater than 400 psi. phc to approve motar sample prior to work**
- Use permit May 2019Completed
For use as limited lodging home (less than 180 days) in existing structure.
- Electrical permit Aug 2018Completed
Upgrade service from 200amps to 400amps single phase with 7 meters as per 2008 nec (cc district)
- Zoning permit Jul 2017Completed
For the lot adjustment to create two(2) lots "parcel a" and "parcel b" from one(1) opa account ( 1919 wallace street). size and location as shown in the application.
- Electrical permit Jun 2017Completed
Removing surfaced mounted lighting and wiring, installing led recessed on existing switch wires
- Alteration permit Jun 2015Completed
Replacement of (1) window in same opening per historic commission approval
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
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40195, 2300 Fairmount Ave # 16 (1,600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
850 ft
835 87 N 19th Street 1825 Wylie Street and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,350 ft
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
300 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
Waring Laura W Sch (850 ft), Masterman Julia R Sec Sch (1,550 ft), Bache-Martin Sch (1,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.5 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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