199 Saber Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 199 Saber Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 9 permits, 2 not closed, and 35 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 199 Saber Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Completed
Approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing replace 3/4" water service, from the curb to the foundation wall.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Expired
Repair/replace ct, fai & md.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2021Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" water service
- Residential building permit May 2019Issued
To comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. ez interior alterations. applicant agrees to limit the construction, to comply with these standards, deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. licensed contractor to be listed on permit. separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac. call inspector at district office at least 24 hours prior to start
- Electrical permit Jan 2018Completed
Install 100a service, 6- receptacles, 1- 110v smoke detector, 2- 10/year battery smokes. replace 12- switches, 12- receptacles... all work in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Electrical permit Sep 2014Completed
Install new 100a service with ground rod, replace 5- switches and 10- duplex receptacles; install 4- 10 year battery op smoke detectors.... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Electrical permit Sep 2013Completed
Eliminate unused wiring in basement, use junction boxes where needed, replace outlets (in bedroom), run 20a line for stove, install light fixture with switch(in office)... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Plumbing permit Jan 2013Completed
Replace water service and supply 3/4 k copper pa20130150746
- Plumbing permit Feb 2007Completed
New 3//4" 'k' copper water service from main to meter
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
11 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Septa Courtland Shop, 4529 N 3rd St (450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
650 ft
Cardone Industries and 8 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,650 ft
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North (1,650 ft), Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences (1,700 ft), Feltonville Intermediate School (1,950 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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