1933 Palethorp Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1933 Palethorp Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 54 permits, 5 not closed, and 17 violations, 4 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 1933 Palethorp Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Residential building permit Jun 2026Issued
Ez permit standards alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar. interior alterations as per engineer's report & ez standard.
- Electrical permit Mar 2026Issued
Replacement of receptacles and installing of recessed lights. (fishing method)
- Plumbing permit Nov 2025Completed
Replace 30 gal gas water heater.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Completed
Replacement of 40 gal gas water heater
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2020Expired
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. *rooftop units not allowed on this permit unless on approved building plans*
- Plumbing permit Oct 2020Expired
Repair 1" water service ppc 2018
- Administrative permit Jan 2020Completed
To amend the new construction permit (a/p# 921160) to clarify extent of exiting neighbor structure and to document the change in alley width as per plan,
- Plumbing permit Aug 2019Completed
Curb trap fai main drain yard drain as per 2004 ppc
- Plumbing permit Jun 2019Completed
Install drain & water lines from basement to 3 toilets, 3 sinks, 3 tubs/showers, 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry, rough and finish, installation will comply with philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Plumbing permit Jun 2019Completed
Install drain & water lines from basement to 3 toilets, 3 sinks, 3 tubs/showers, 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry, rough and finish, installation will comply with philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Plumbing permit Jun 2019Completed
Install drain & water lines from basement to 3 toilets, 3 sinks, 3 tubs/showers, 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry, rough and finish, installation will comply with philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Plumbing permit Jun 2019Completed
Install drain and water lines from basement to 3 toilets, 3 sinks, 3 tubs/showers, 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry, rough and finish, installation will comply with philadelphia plumbing code 2004
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
Superfund site
2.8 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Carter Donlevy Co, 135-141 W Norris St (500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
600 ft
2001 03 N American St and 35 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,200 ft
York Metal Finishing Co 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
350 ft
Peter Woll and Sons Factory and 1 more listings close by. 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
1,250 ft
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS (1,250 ft), McKinley William Sch (1,750 ft), Moffet John Sch (1,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.3 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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