227 Wharton Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 227 Wharton Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 4 not closed, and 48 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 Wharton 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- General permit minor Sep 2025Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia 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.
- Zoning permit Aug 2024Issued
Animal services
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
Replace 3/4" backflow device
- Plumbing permit Jan 2024Completed
Replace 3/4" backflow device.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2021Completed
For the erection of a three (3) story attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure; for use as single family dwelling. separate permit required for mep and fire suppression work. prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party.
- Zoning permit Jun 2021Issued
Personal services
- Residential building permit Jun 2021Expired
For the erection of a rear addition and a rear addition above an existing attached structure with roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure. details including size and location as per plans. for a single family household living.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2021Completed
For the erection of a three (3) story attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure; for use as single family dwelling. separate permit required for mep and fire suppression work. prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party.
- Electrical permit Feb 2021Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2020-003605
- Plumbing permit Feb 2021Completed
For the erection of a three (3) story attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure; for use as single family dwelling. separate permit required for mep and fire suppression work. prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2021Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for mechanical work to include the installation as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. install one hvac units: (1)- 90% eff. 90,000 btu exhausted via direct vent to the exterior (side) install ductwork, grilles, registers and diffusers, installing (one) 3-ton coil, 13 seer a/c condenser located on a pad at the rear of the building. (onefd) rp-2020-003605
- Zoning permit Dec 2020Expired
For the erection of a rear addition and a rear addition above an existing attached structure with roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure. size and location as per plans. for a single family household living.
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
1.6 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Pintos Atlantic Inc, 1317 S 3rd St (350 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,950 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,300 ft
Vare-Washington El Sch (1,300 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (2,200 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (2,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.4 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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