2032 Wharton Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2032 Wharton Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 52 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 18 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 2032 Wharton Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 18 open violations.
- Zoning permit May 2026Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Commercial building permit Dec 2022Expired
Level ii alterations with partial change of occupancy to create a two (2) family dwelling on the second floor of an existing building as per approved plans. residential areas to be sprinklered. *2018 iebc review* **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work**
- Zoning permit Dec 2022Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Zoning permit Dec 2022Issued
Complete demolition of all existing structures
- Demolition permit Dec 2022Completed
For the complete demolition (removal of more than 2/3 joist and rear wall) of an existing two (2) story masonry structure. all permitted demolition activity to be done in accordance with site safety demolition plan and such plan to be maintained on site at all times. demolition to be done by hand and with hand tools only. protection of pedestrians, public right-of-way, and adjacent properties to be in place prior to start of work. separate streets department approval required for right-of-way encroachment or closure.
- Zoning permit Sep 2022Issued
Vacant; residential - household living - single-family
- Plumbing permit Aug 2022Expired
Lateral seal
- Electrical permit Jul 2022Completed
New construction. wood-framed multi-unit dwellings(4) scope of work: rough-in( install nonmetallic sheathed cabling throughout the building. install 400a service feeders and equipment(5-gang meter-pak). install lighting and finish devices. make connections to fixed appliances. 110v interconnected smoke alarms.install phone and data cabling to isp demarcation point. install complete fire alarm system w/ low frequency sound in all living rms and bedrooms. -2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Electrical permit Nov 2021Completed
Complete wire install 200amp service new outlets switches and lights smoke detectors as per nec 2014
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2021Completed
Install new fire suppression system and 1" combined 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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2021Completed
For the installation of a mechanical hvac system (including all associated ductwork, registers, diffusers, and appliances) throughout building "c", a new attached structure to be used as group r-2 (eight (8) dwelling units), as per plans; see ap#1051925 for new construction permit.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2021Completed
For the installation of an hvac mechanical system to include split system air handler & condenser, exhaust fans, grilles/registers/diffusers, and associated ductwork.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
3.0 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Donatucci Kitchens, 19th & Washington Ave (1,600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,000 ft
Point Breeze Habitat For Humanity 2238 Latona Street and 8 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,100 ft
Sea Gull Lighting Products Inc and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Philadelphia. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
2,100 ft
Childs George W Sch (2,100 ft), McDaniel Delaplaine Sch (2,300 ft), Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (2,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.5 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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