2012 Poplar Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2012 Poplar Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 3 not closed, and 7 violations, 2 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 2012 Poplar Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Electrical permit Aug 2024Issued
200amp 60ckt service package x1 whole house square d complete home surge protective (chsp) device x1 wiser energy™ smart home monitor x1 fish only per 2017 nec
- Residential building permit Apr 2024Expired
Ez permit standards alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement).
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
Curb trap fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
Repair/replace curb trap & fresh air inlet ppc 2018
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2020Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for mechanical work to include the installation as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. remove/replace 80,000 btu warm air furnace. repair related ductwork and diffusers.
- Electrical permit Dec 2020Completed
Repair any/all defective wiring and replace all devices in kind throughout unit. gfi receptacles in kitchen and bathroom. install new hard wired smoke/co detectors throughout unit using fishing method where needed according to the 2014 nec
- Residential building permit Nov 2020Completed
Ez permit standards alterations - for interior and exterior alterations as per pha work order. for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2020Completed
Repair/replace hot-water tank, 1kitchen sink, 1 lav, 1 shower, 1 toilet & 1 laundry tub. repair/replace supply and sanitary lines, as needed.
- Electrical permit Feb 2019Completed
Electrical: installation of a 3.2kw(dc) solar pv system consisting of (10) q. cells 320 modules, (10) p320 optimizers, and (1) se60000h-us solaredge inverter as per 2008 nec.
- Alteration permit Nov 2018Completed
Roof replacement - install a rubber roof system (sfd)
- Mechanical permit Sep 2018Completed
Install a bryant gas furance 100k btu & 60k btu 5 ton central a/c system with all materials for a complete installation. remove old equipment.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Amoco Sta Phila Ridge Ave, 1840 Ridge Ave (950 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,100 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
3,650 ft
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,050 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
1,200 ft
Bache-Martin Sch (1,200 ft), Vaux HS: A Big Picture School (2,200 ft), Waring Laura W Sch (2,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.8 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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