20 Berea Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 20 Berea Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 7 permits, 4 not closed, and 2 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 20 Berea Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2022Issued
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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (new 95% goodman gas furnance with indoor and matching outdoor system all necessary duct work throughout house and registers and grills).
- Plumbing permit Sep 2021Expired
1-6" storm curbtrap to front wall of property 1-5" sanitary curbtrap to front wall of property 1-1" water service from water main , with 1" copper into property with a 1" ball valve
- Fire suppression permit Apr 2021Completed
For the installation of one(1) new fire suppression system with 1" 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.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2020Issued
Install 1"water service,house drain,trap,fai,stack,area drain,waste and water lines to 3-toilets,3-lavs,3-tubs,1-showers,1-washing machine,1-kitchen sink and 1-water heater-pa1#20200362014-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2018
- Electrical permit Mar 2020Completed
Electrical installation of a 200amp service branch circuits wiring/devices as per 2014 nec
- Residential building permit Sep 2018Issued
Erection of single family dwelling. installation of helical piers and special inspections as per plans.no excavations into the flood zone as per plan.
- Zoning/use permit Apr 2018Completed
Erect four story detached structure with rooftop deck, walkout basement, and interior garage for vehicle parking. use as single family household living. .
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
Toxic release facility
4,200 ft
Kingsbury Inc. 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
2,050 ft
John Hancock Demonstration Sch (2,050 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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- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
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