208 Wilder Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 208 Wilder Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 53 permits, 13 not closed, and 36 violations, 20 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 208 Wilder Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 20 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2026Issued
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. installation of two new hvac systems with all new ductwork and 12 total diffusers. (1) 3 ton air handler system is located on the second floor with 3 ton heat pump and 10kw backup heat. (1) 2 ton air handler system is located in the basement with 2 ton heat pump and 10kw backup heat.
- Electrical permit Jul 2026Issued
Residential service equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps with no increase in service size including an emergency disconnect as per residential service equipment ez standard rehab / new wiring through out with new 200 amp service. service size has not increased. services will not exceed 200 amps
- Plumbing permit Jul 2026Completed
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Issued
New interior plumbing for 5 toilets, 5 lavatories (sinks), 3 showers, 1 kitchen, and 1 laundry
- Residential building permit May 2026Issued
New three story rear addition to existing 3 story single family dwelling, with interior reconfiguration of stairs and partitions. details as shown in the plans.
- Zoning permit Apr 2026Issued
For the erection of three story rear addition and erection of accessory roof deck (for residential use only) with roof access structure all as part of an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in the application / plan.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2025Issued
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. install one 3 ton ductless mini split hvac unit 36k btu and one 4 ton ductless mini split hvac unit 48k btu as per attached ez standards.
- Electrical permit Sep 2025Issued
Existing service - install all new outlets, switches and led lighting possible new wiring in some areas to nec code
- Plumbing permit Aug 2025Issued
To install fixtures and pipes: 1 lavatory, 1 water closet, 1 shower/tub, 1 kitchen sink, 1 hose bibs, 1 water heater, and 1 storm drain to replace fixtures without the pipes: 2 lavatories, 2 water closets, & 2 showers/tubs and to replace the stack.
- Residential building permit Aug 2025Issued
For interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only.
- Electrical permit Oct 2023Expired
Installation of new 200 amp panel and incoming services only. all necessary bonding and grounding as per nec 2017
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2022Completed
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. (hvac system being installed: install (1) one 92% eff 60,000 btu gas furnace exhausted via direct vent to the exterior (back) install ductwork, grilles, registers and diffusers, installing (1) one 2-ton coil & (1) one 2-ton 13 seer a/c condenser located on a pad at the rear of the building. (sfd) residential bldg. rp- 2021-019619).
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
1.6 mi
Welsbach & General Gas Mantle (Camden Radiation) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Pintos Atlantic Inc, 1317 S 3rd St (750 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
1,050 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 3 more within a mile. 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
1,950 ft
Vare-Washington El Sch (1,950 ft), Furness Horace HS (2,150 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (2,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.3 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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