2228 Wallace Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2228 Wallace Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 42 permits, 5 not closed, and 8 violations, 3 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 2228 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. 3 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Replacement of 40-gallon gas water heater.
- Commercial building permit Apr 2024Completed
For the level ii alterations to an existing attached building for the use of r2 occupancy (three dwelling units). alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings throughout. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. amendment approved as of 05/30/2024: to upgrade the fire rating of the dwelling units separation to 2 hours.
- General permit minor Dec 2023Expired
**existing philadelphia historic property** for repair / replacement of roof covering(s) on existing roof(s) in accordance with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard shall result in revocation of this permit. sheathing must comply with standard and not exceed allowable amount or need a new permit with plans. new roofing at front and rear portion of existing three story, three unit all residential building. partial roof sheathing replacement as per ez re-roofing permit standards.
- General permit minor Oct 2023Expired
**existing philadelphia historic property** for installation or replacement of exterior wall coverings in accordance with the attached ez exterior wall coverings standard. failure to comply with the attached ez exterior wall coverings standard shall result in revocation of this permit. no work to exterior windows and/or doors as part of this permit beyond replacement of aluminum capping on rear windows. -phc remove asphalt siding in rear of home and replace with certainteed cedar board
- Plumbing permit May 2023Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet, main drain into basement
- General permit minor Dec 2022Expired
Aluminum clad wood sash replacement kits in existing wood surround as per attached drawings - 6 units
- General permit Jun 2021Expired
For the installation of a solar system per approved plans, solar-pv-system standard, manufacturer's installation instructions and electrical permit ep-2021-003834.
- Electrical permit May 2021Expired
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- General permit minor Apr 2019Completed
Replace (16) all wood replacement windows as per attached drawing. approved by phc. (sfd)
- Alteration permit Feb 2019Completed
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. install versico epdm
- Alteration permit Jun 2018Completed
(6) all wood replacement windows in existing masonry openings as per attached drawing. approved by phc. (mult-family)
- Suppression permit Jan 2018Completed
Installation of new 2" fire service. new pipe, hangers, and fittings. new city approved backflow prevention assembly. new fire department connection. sprinklers system throughout building in accordance with nfpa 13r
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40195, 2300 Fairmount Ave # 16 (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
2,100 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
3,750 ft
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,200 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
1,250 ft
Bache-Martin Sch (1,250 ft), Waring Laura W Sch (2,250 ft), Masterman Julia R Sec Sch (2,950 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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