204 Laurel Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 204 Laurel Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 49 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 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 204 Laurel Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Administrative permit Oct 2022Completed
Certificate of occupancy for retail sales - consumer goods on the first floor of an existing four (4) story attached structure. no work this permit.
- Zoning permit Dec 2021Issued
Retail sales - consumer goods
- Electrical permit Aug 2021Completed
Install complete fire alarm system with low frequency sound in all sleeping areas(living rms and bedrooms) tamper switch ,flow switch, facu ,smoke detector . all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2021Completed
New construction, interior plumbing. all proposed work to be done in accordance with philadelphia plumbing code 2018.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet, main drain, 2" water service
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2021Completed
Installing warm air appliances via ductwork with a total of (8)diffusers/registers for the first floor commercial space. installing 2 1/2 (30.000 btu) (14 seer) air handler located in the basement with 2 1/2 ton heat pump ac. the condenser located in the back of the building. see bp#1003728
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
Rough in 6 wc,3 tubs,6 lavatories,3 ks,3 ll,4 wh
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2021Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. (installing warm air appliances via duct work for 3 apartments, a total of (21)diffusers/registers. each apartment installing 2 ton (14see) air handler located in the closet of each apartment with 2 ton (14seer) ac. all condenser located in the back of the building).
- Electrical permit Mar 2021Completed
Wiring 3 units and commercial space install 600 amp service, 5 gang meter socket outlets, switches, lights, smoke detectors throughout according to plans fire alarm not included as per 2017 nec
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2021Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system throughout a three (3) story mixed-use structure with mezzanine, basement, and roof deck access structures to include a new two (2) inch fire service line and a new two and a half (2 1/2) inch backflow prevention device. for the installation of a class i manual wet standpipe system. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with nfpa 13 and nfpa 14 by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Commercial building permit Mar 2020Completed
For the erection of a three (3) story structure with mezzanine and roof deck and roof deck access structure. for use as a vacant commercial space (u&o and co required) and three (3) dwelling units. separate permit required for mep and fire suppression work. amend permit 1003728 on 12/7/20 to include underpinning work as per approved plan.
- Zoning/use permit Mar 2020Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with roof decks and roof deck access structures. size and location as shown on application/plan. for use as a vacant commercial space at the 1st floor level (use registration permit required prior to occupancy) and multi family (three (3) dwelling units) household living.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.9 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 801 805 N 2nd St, 801 805 N 2nd St (700 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
850 ft
1019 27 N 3rd Street and 4 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,400 ft
American Freight Warehousing Co and 4 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
Ortlieb, Henry F., Company Bottling House. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
250 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
1,300 ft
Bodine William W HS (1,300 ft), Kearny Gen Philip Sch (2,100 ft), Young Scholars CS (2,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.3 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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