20 Archer Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 20 Archer Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 violations, 11 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 20 Archer 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 11 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Cancelled
Installation of a 40 gal. gas hot water heater.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Completed
Repair/replace house trap and fresh air inlet.
- Commercial building permit Aug 2025Completed
Make safe permit to comply with case #cf-2021-081099- for minor structural repair to include facade improvement of an existing structure . work to be completed per plans and engineer's report. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2021-081099. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.
- Plumbing permit May 2025Completed
3/4" water distribution replace from curb to house.
- Zoning permit May 2025Issued
Residential - household living - single-family
- Residential building permit Sep 2021Expired
Make safe permit to comply the violations for case #720850; work includes sistering three (3) joists at the rear second floor framing; a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #720850; in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit; the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.
- Plumbing permit May 2019Completed
Installation of toilet, lavatory and rear area drain, installation will comply with philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Nov 2018Completed
Install 100amp service,replace 30 space main panel and replace 3-lights,8-ungrounded outlets,7-switches and 1-carbon/smoke as per 2008 nec (north district)
- Alteration permit Sep 2016Completed
Masonry front wall- remove exisitng 2 story front masonry wall. replace with new 8in masonry wall on exisitng foundation windows and door same location shall comply with the international code
- Plumbing permit Jul 2010Completed
House trap,lateral,fai f/w #013507
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Phila Cnty Maint Bldg 0650, Blaine & Ruffner St (700 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,450 ft
Project H O M E and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
450 ft
Rexnord Corp Geared Prods Div and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
650 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
750 ft
Mastery CS-Cleveland Elementary (750 ft), Mastery Prep Elementary CS (1,250 ft), Mastery CS-Gratz Campus (1,350 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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