223 Sumac Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 223 Sumac Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 1 not closed, and 8 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 223 Sumac Street 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. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit Jul 2022Completed
Rewire 2nd floor by fishing wires, hardwire smoke detectors throughout. rewire partial first floor, lights by fishing wires.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2021Completed
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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. two hvac systems: system 1 - 1 gas furnace 92%, 60,000 btu. 1 coil 3 ton. 1 a/c 2.5 ton, 13 seer. duct work. system 2 - 1 air handler 2 ton. 1 heat kit 8kw. 1 heat pump 1.5 ton, 14 seer. duct work. the owner requested 2 hvac systems for his building, because one system is not enough for 3 story. see rp-02975 there is no appliances connected to the duct work. only returns/supplies. two hvac systems: with a total of (17)diffusers/registers system 1 - 1 gas furnace 92%, 60,000 btu. 1 coil 3 ton. 1 a/c 2.5 ton, 13 seer. duct work. this system is for basement, first floor and second floor. system 2 - 1 air handler 2 ton. 1 heat kit 8kw. 1 heat pump 1.5 ton, 14 seer. duct work. this system is for 3rd floor. outdoor units is going to be located on the backyard.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2021Completed
Interior installation only of sanitary waste and domestic hot and cold water lines to 3 water closets, 3 lavatory sinks, 1 bathtub, 1 shower, 1 laundry box, 1 kitchen sink, 1 hose bib, and 1 hot water heater the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2018
- Electrical permit Mar 2021Completed
200 amp service, total rewire of an existing single family dwelling as per 2014 nec
- Residential building permit Mar 2021Completed
Ez permit standards 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. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. work in the basement or cellar is not included on the ez alt permit. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing. as per engineer's letter. demolishing interior non-load bearing walls, electrical, plumbing, drywall and painting. the scope does not include any structural work.
- General permit minor Mar 2021Completed
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. 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. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). no work permitted in the basement.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2019Expired
Water heater replacement, 40 gal., gas
- Plumbing permit Apr 2014Completed
Replace curb trap
- Plumbing permit Feb 2009Completed
New 3" stack from basement. re-rough full bathroom and set new fixtures: toilet, tub and lavatory
- Alteration permit Feb 2009Completed
Applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with the ez permit standard for alterations (attached) date february 2007. deviation from this "standard" will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. work to include the removal of wall coverings and the installation of moisture resistant gypsum wallboard and backer board (hardie) where tile will be installed. additional permits are required for plumbing and electrical work. these permits must be obtained by a contractor licensed in the city of philadelphia. no change in building height or area is permitted under this permit.
- Electrical permit Feb 2009Completed
Installation of: 2 gfi receptacles, 6 lights, 4 switches, 5 smoke detectors, 2 general purpose receptacle, 1 exhaust fan, 1 arc fault cb, as per 2005 nec (north dist)
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Vinces Svc Sta, 5400 Ridge Ave (1,450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
1,350 ft
Cook-Wissahickon Sch (1,350 ft), Mifflin Thomas Sch (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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- Semi-detached or row house: the shared wall matters. Listen from the room adjoining the neighbor's side and ask whether any structural work has been done there.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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