221 Rector Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 221 Rector Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 6 permits, all closed, and 6 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 221 Rector Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2021Completed
Sanitary main drain repair
- Plumbing permit Sep 2021Completed
Replace in basement 12' sewer drain line
- Electrical permit Apr 2016Completed
10 recessed lights,7 switches and 9 receptacles per 2008 nec (sfd)north district
- Plumbing permit Apr 2016Completed
New toilet,lav on 1st floor and move kitchen drain line (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Feb 2016Completed
Ez permit standard alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. (all work to be performed by home owner)
- Electrical permit Aug 2009Completed
Replace 100 amp existing service with new 100 amp, add 3 kitchen gfci receptacles, replace 12 existing receptacles, as per 2005 nec (north dist)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, 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 (1,200 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,400 ft
133 Grape St Hanson Associates. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,200 ft
Richardsapex Inc and 2 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
3,200 ft
Cook-Wissahickon Sch (3,200 ft), Dobson James Sch (4,150 ft), Roxborough HS (4,450 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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