1928 Colonial Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1928 Colonial Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 23 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 violations, 18 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 1928 Colonial Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 18 open violations.
- Electrical permit May 2025Completed
100-amp service and panel 30 space panel, 3-way switch replacement, wire molds, ground fault receptacles and dedicated circuits 1st floor, ground fault receptacles and dedicated circuits 2nd floor, ground fault receptacle, arc fault, install doorbell, exterior fixture with motion detector, flush mount led ceiling fixtures, 10 yr battery operated smoke detectors, 10 yr battery operated smoke/ carbon monoxide detector, replace receptacles, switch replacements according to nec fishing
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2025Expired
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for mechanical work to include the installation as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replace the existing with the same type, gas boiler 90% efficient, 80,000 btu, no new ductwork.
- Commercial building permit Apr 2025Expired
For the partial demo of interior walls, flooring and for the installation / replacement of damaged and deteriorated framing, insulation, and drywall also to include waterproof laminated flooring to an existing attached structure. for use as previously approved. as per approved plans.
- General permit minor Apr 2025Completed
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.
- Residential building permit Oct 2022Completed
Application for interior alterations per attached plan. note to examiner: rear bays alteration were covered by permit rp-2022-007756. this application is for interior alterations not originally within scope of permit rp-2022-007756.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2022Completed
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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (install a gas fired warm air heater (80,000 btu-96% efficiency), 3.5 ton ac condenser, and 16 diffusers in an existing single family dwelling per e-z standard).
- Electrical permit Oct 2022Completed
Application for interior wiring throughout single family dwelling to include receptacles and lighting circuits and smoke alarms/co detectors as required for single family dwelling. all wiring from existing peco service. work to comply with 2014 nec.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2022Completed
Replacement of following fixtures with piping: 2 water closets, 2 lavatories, 2 shower/tub units, and 1 kitchen sink in existing singe family dwelling. all work per 2018 ppc amend scope of work from fixture replacement to new fixtures and piping.
- Residential building permit Aug 2022Completed
For the construction to reframe existing bump out as per plans with fire rated ul design for a single-family household living. as per plans..
- Electrical permit May 2022Completed
Install replacement 100 amp service to include meter box and breaker panel in existing single household dwelling unit, as per the 2014 nec.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2021Completed
Repair 3/4 water main valve
- Residential building permit Dec 2020Expired
Interior and exterior renovation per plans.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Brownfield site
2,500 ft
Church Lane Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Kinsey, John L., School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
600 ft
Building 21 (600 ft), Wagner Gen Louis MS (950 ft), Imhotep Institute CHS (1,550 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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