1938 Reed Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1938 Reed Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 violations, 6 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 1938 Reed Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
Excavate and replace the broken section of the house drain.
- Electrical permit Aug 2024Completed
Install 400 amp service with grounding. install lighting, receptacles, 120 volt smoke/co alarms, exit/emergency lights, and power to equipment as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2024Issued
For the installation of a new hvac system and fuel gas piping as per plans.
- Plumbing permit May 2024Expired
1 1/2 water serves side walk into the basement.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Issued
Install two inch water service, 1 building drain, 1 curb trap, 1 fai, 4 roof drains, 3 water closets, 2 shower/tubs, 3 lavatories, 1 kitchen sink, 1 washing machine box, 1 area drain, 2 hot water heaters and 1 backflow preventer according to the 2018 ppc and per plans.
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2024Issued
For installation of sprinkler system per nfpa 13 with 2-inch fire service line and bfp device as per approved plans.
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2023Completed
Install new fire suppression system and 1-1/2” combined service in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout the entire building. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Commercial building permit Jan 2023Issued
For the erection of an three (3) stories attached structure with a roof deck and pilot house. structure for use as vacant commerical use on the first floor and single family household living above. sprinklered through per nfpa 13. a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 10 feet of building façade in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work**
- Electrical permit Dec 2022Completed
New install for 40 receptacles and 20 ceiling lights, 6 smoke detectors, 11 lights switches, 30 circuit panel,100 amp service
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 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. 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 one (1)- 90% eff. 90,000 btu gas furnaces exhausted via direct vent to the exterior (side) install ductwork, grilles, 8 registers and diffusers, installing one 3 ½ -ton coil & one 3 ½ -ton 13 seer a/c condenser located on a pad at the rear of the building. (sfd) rp-2022-005747.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2022Completed
2 shower/tubs 3 toilets 3 vanities 1 kitchen sink 1 laundry 1 hwh
- Residential building permit Aug 2022Completed
For the construction of a rear addition and addition above an existing attached structure with roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure and rear 1st floor deck with pergola to include alterations throughout. for a single-family household living. as per plans. (please note that this permit expired prior to the contractor got engaged with the project, this is a new permit for a project previously reviewed and approved) permit amended on 9/19/23 : replace basement floor install under slab. no underpinning of foundation included, and no lowering of basement floor included.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.8 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Brownfield site
1,600 ft
Point Breeze Habitat For Humanity 2238 Latona Street and 7 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,400 ft
Philadelphia Ship Repair Llc and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Smith, Walter George, School. 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
1,450 ft
Childs George W Sch (1,450 ft), McDaniel Delaplaine Sch (2,050 ft), Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (2,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.5 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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