221 Pine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 221 Pine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 7 not closed, and 27 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 221 Pine Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Zoning permit Jan 2025Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- General permit minor Oct 2024Completed
Ez permit re-roofing - for the installation of new roof coverings on existing roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. see philadelphia historic approval-phc staff approved 10/2/24. siding used for dormers shall be hardie plank with a 4" exposure.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2024Completed
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. replace existing furnace & ac only, in like & kind, with new trane 80% 100k btu gas furnace and 4-ton air cond. no diffusers or ductwork being installed. outdoor unit is on roof. exterior hvac equipment must be placed in same location as existing, per phdc. any new ductwork will require a valid building permit.
- General permit Jan 2024Completed
For the removal of two above ground storage tanks as per plans.
- Residential building permit Dec 2023Expired
For the replacement of windows with philadelphia historic commission approved materials.
- General permit Nov 2023Completed
For replacement of four statically illuminated accessory flat wall signs. as per approved plans.
- Zoning permit Oct 2023Completed
For replacement of four statically illuminated accessory flat wall signs, size and location as shown on the plans.
- Electrical permit Aug 2023Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Commercial building permit Apr 2022Completed
For the installation of "star-bolts" (threaded-rod wall anchors) for wall stabilation per approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Expired
Replace water service ppc 2018
- Electrical permit May 2020Completed
Partial rewire within an existing single family dwelling per 2014 nec.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2019Completed
Install 6 fixtures as per 2004 ppc
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.9 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (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: Port Of History Museum, Columbus Blvd At Walnut St (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
1,300 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,550 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
200 ft
Drinker's Court and 2 more listings close by. 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
1,950 ft
McCall Gen George A Sch (1,950 ft), Meredith William M Sch (2,000 ft), Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (2,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.0 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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