20 Vaux Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 20 Vaux Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 23 permits, 3 not closed, and 1 violation.
- 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 Vaux Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2025Completed
Repair/replace sanitary & storm ct's & fai's.
- Electrical permit Aug 2024Completed
Rewire detached garage install new 20a, 120v circuit from main panel in house, serving new lights, switches and outlets in detached garage space as per 2017 nec.
- Residential building permit Jul 2024Completed
For interior alterations to convert the existing accessory structure for the use as an accessory home office. separate permits are required for any associated mechanical and electrical permits.
- General permit minor May 2024Completed
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations; including underpinning, excavation and removed of foundation slab. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closures. *homeowner is performing the work* separate permit applications are required for the conversion. removal of the old old plaster ceiling in detached garage structure
- Zoning permit Apr 2024Issued
Residential - household living - single-family
- General permit minor Aug 2023Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Electrical permit Jan 2023Completed
Wiring to include receptacle outlets, lighting, gfcis and switches ( using fishing method) connecting to new 200 amp panel and services. all necessary bonding and grounding as per nec 2017.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Expired
Ez plumbing permit - plumbing alterations throughout an existing single-family dwelling. replace storm & sanitary f.a.i.s & curb traps, as per the 2018 philadelphia plumbing code. "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection." pa one call #20223640831.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2022Completed
Repair/replace ct, fai
- General permit Dec 2021Completed
Tank removal permit - removal of one 1,000 gallon heating oil underground storage tank (ust) remove any petroleum product/water from tank, clean tank, conduct a confirmatory soil ampling of surrounding soil. contingency plan in place in the case contaminated soils discovered and backfill. all work completed in accordance with padep ust removal guidelines. provide the city of philadelphia with a tank closure report.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2019Completed
Replace storm sanitary curb trap fai as per 2004 ppc
- Plumbing permit Apr 2019Completed
Replace inside main drain in basement
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: East Falls Gulf, 3503 Midvale Ave (950 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,900 ft
Alphachem Inc and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
950 ft
Mifflin Thomas Sch (950 ft), Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS (1,750 ft), Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School (3,500 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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