227 Poplar Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 227 Poplar Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 56 permits, 4 not closed, and 22 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 227 Poplar Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Zoning permit Apr 2026Issued
Limited lodging
- Electrical permit Sep 2024Completed
Install 6 fire/carbon detectors, 18 hi hats, 1 ceiling fan, 12 duplex receptacles 1 240volt 30amp dryer line, per ez standard building permit- rp-2023-009589
- Zoning permit Apr 2024Completed
Rear addition above an existing structure with roof deck accessed from third story
- Residential building permit Apr 2024Completed
For the erection of a rear addition with renovations throughout an existing three story attached structure with rear deck on the third floor level. structure for use as a single family dwelling. building is not sprinklered, no replacement of more than 2/3rds of floor joists. 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.
- Electrical permit Apr 2024Completed
Install a new fire alarm system throughout. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec.
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2024Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system throughout a three (3) story multi-family dwelling to include a two (2) inch fire service line and a two (2) inch backflow preventer. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with nfpa 13r by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. if site conditions vary, contact design professional prior to start of work. see cp-2023-002974 for associated building permit.
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2024Completed
Rough-in permit for fp-2024-000310 install new auto wet sprinkler system throughout per nfpa 13r
- Plumbing permit Jan 2024Completed
Plumbing per plans
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2023Completed
For installation of hvac system to serve the bottom dwelling unit as per approved plans.
- Electrical permit Dec 2023Completed
Relocation of bathroom receptacles w/ wiring. as per nec 2017
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Completed
Replace shower with tub.
- Electrical permit Dec 2023Completed
Lighting: • f&i 20 downlights • f&i 2 ef with switch • install 2 indoor wall sconces • install 2 undercounter light strips • install 2 ceiling fans • f&i 25 switches • install 4 globe lights • exit w/ remotehead • 2 smoke detectors power: • 2 dedicated circuits for gas range(20a/120v) • 2 dedicated circuits for dryer • 2 dedicated circuits for cuh-1 • 1 dedicated circuit for se-1 • 2 dedicated circuits for fridge • 2 dedicated circuits for garbage disposal • dedicated circuit for sp-1 • 2 dedicated circuits for washer • 4 dedicated circuits for small appliance receptacles • 1 dedicated circuit for fire alarm control panel • 1 dedicated circuit for combo oven/microwave • 2 dedicated circuits for hw-1 and hw-2 • 17 duplex receptacles • 2 gfi receptacles • 2 data receptacles service: f&i: • 400a/240v/4 meter pack unit • 20’ of 3” pvc pipe • 60’ of 500 kcmil • 2- panels, one for each unit • 24-afci breakers • extend 2 existing panel feeds to the new 400a/4 meter pack unit • grounding for 400a service
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
Superfund site
2.9 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 801 805 N 2nd St, 801 805 N 2nd St (600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
900 ft
700 704 N Third Street and 4 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,450 ft
American Freight Warehousing Co and 4 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
Ortlieb, Henry F., Company Bottling House. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
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
1,350 ft
Bodine William W HS (1,350 ft), Kearny Gen Philip Sch (1,900 ft), Young Scholars CS (2,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.3 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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