2120 Wallace Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2120 Wallace Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 32 permits, 5 not closed, and 4 violations, 1 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 2120 Wallace Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Residential building permit Nov 2025Issued
Install six(6) pella reserve traditional windows on the front facade. same size, shape, location, and appearance as the existing windows as approved by phc.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2025Completed
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. additional permits may be required. no new conduit on the front (wallace st) facade(as per phc conditions). install 1 ton heat pump system with ductwork and 6 registers.
- Electrical permit Jun 2025Completed
Install lighting and outlet for new two room addition
- Residential building permit Apr 2025Completed
For the erection of a third floor rear addition to an existing attached structure used as a single-family dwelling; size and location as per application/plan.
- Zoning permit Oct 2024Issued
For rear third-floor addition over existing second-floor. no change in building footprint. size and location per approved plan.
- Electrical permit Sep 2023Completed
Replace 100a service wire to meter, per nec 2017.
- Residential building permit Dec 2022Expired
Install two (2) pella 250 sliding doors on back of house, not within view of the public. as approved by phc.
- Residential building permit Jun 2022Completed
Façade repairs per engineer's drawing, no other work included. work include installation of star bolts as shown on the plan.
- General permit minor Nov 2020Expired
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. (remove existing stucco facade to evaluate restoration/repair options for underlying brick as per phc approval)
- Plumbing permit Sep 2020Completed
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 Sep 2020Completed
Wire (5) general use receptacles, (2) recess fixtures and (2) 3-way switches in 1st floor storage area. wire (2) recess lights, (1) wall light, (1) exhaust fan, (4) single pole switches and (2) gfci protected receptacles in 1st floor bathroom.
- Residential building permit Jul 2019Completed
Interior renovations and use change to two family per plans. *all work shall to be done in accordance with philadelphia historical commissions guidelines and approved plan
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
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40195, 2300 Fairmount Ave # 16 (750 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,500 ft
835 87 N 19th Street 1825 Wylie Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,100 ft
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
250 ft
Mulford Building and 1 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
850 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), Waring Laura W Sch (1,600 ft), Masterman Julia R Sec Sch (2,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.4 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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