221 Monastery Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 221 Monastery Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, 1 not closed, and 17 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 221 Monastery Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Electrical permit Dec 2025Issued
Switch wire to the light x3, install a box and rehang the light, rerun the 40 amp line to the ac and the 30 amp line for the dryer with a junction box in the basement x2, install 11 branch circuit extension with junction boxes in the basement and arc fault breakers x11, refeed the living room outlet due to the wire bring too short, install a new #6 cold water or gas ground, install a new ground rod, all wiring will be fished
- Plumbing permit Dec 2025Completed
Install new drain lines for 2nd fl bathroom. shower and lav
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Completed
Replace section of house drain, house trap and fresh air inlet for storm and sanitary drains.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2021Completed
Replace water service 3/4"
- Plumbing permit Nov 2017Completed
Replace curb trap and fai and replace 3/4"water service-pa1#20173261157-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Alteration permit Jun 2016Completed
New roof, new siding, new windows & concrete step repair. homeowner doing own work. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. licensed contractor to be listed on permit. separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac. call inspector at district office at least 24 hours prior to start
- Plumbing permit May 2013Completed
Replace water heater
- Electrical permit May 2011Completed
Rewire kitchen, bathroom and master bedroom as per 2008 nec
- Plumbing permit May 2011Completed
Rough-in 1-1/2 baths: 2 toilets, 2 sinks, 1 bathtub, 1 kitchen, sink and 1 laundry
- Alteration permit May 2011Completed
900 square feet interior alterations to a single family dwelling. applicants agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior dated february 2007. any deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and the imposition of further penalties
- Alteration permit May 2011Completed
Permit to comply violation #274366 for bulging front wall, all debris are to be removed from the site.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2007Completed
Repair storm line
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: George M Germanovich Jr, 469 Conchester Hwy (1,600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,050 ft
133 Grape St Hanson Associates. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,550 ft
Richardsapex Inc and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
3,250 ft
Dobson James Sch (3,250 ft), Roxborough HS (3,550 ft), Cook-Wissahickon Sch (4,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
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