1940 Wallace Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1940 Wallace Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 20 permits, 2 not closed, and 20 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 1940 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Dec 2024Completed
Install 300 amp service and grounding. install (4) 125 amp panels and 1) 100 amp house panel. wire throughout with lighting, receptacles, smoke/co alarms, and power to equipment as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Fire suppression permit Dec 2024Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13r throughout the building to include 2" main fire service line with a 2" wilkins 950 xlt2bfss backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2024Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo cp-2023-005632
- Plumbing permit Aug 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo cp-2023-005632
- Plumbing permit Aug 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo cp-2023-005632
- Plumbing permit Aug 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo cp-2023-005632
- Site / utility permit Jul 2024Completed
Site / utility permit for cp-2023-005632
- Commercial building permit Jul 2024Completed
New construction of a three (3) story building with private roof deck and pilot house for use as a four (4) family dwelling as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered. work to include underpinning to be monitored at all times by a pa licensed professional engineer. *2018 ibc review* **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work**
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Expired
Seal lateral
- Demolition permit Mar 2023Completed
For the complete demolition of one existing attached 1-story structure by hand demolition only. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code. any deviation will require an amended building permit. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. * a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within building facades in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate building and/or streets department permits are required. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work.
- Zoning permit Jan 2022Completed
For complete demolition of existing structure on the lot; and for the erection of an attached structure with cellar and an accessory roof deck (for residential use only) with roof access structure. size and location as shown in the application / plan.
- Zoning permit Sep 2021Cancelled
For the complete demolition of the existing attached structure and the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure above and a deck at the rear. size and location as shown in application/plans.
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 (1,500 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,000 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
500 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
900 ft
Waring Laura W Sch (900 ft), Masterman Julia R Sec Sch (1,600 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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