228 Manheim Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 228 Manheim Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 36 permits, 20 not closed, and 60 violations, 2 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 228 Manheim 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
20 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Plumbing permit May 2026Issued
Repair/replace sanitary & storm cts, fais & 1" wdp.
- Electrical permit Apr 2026Issued
New electrical wiring for a 3-unit 3-story building undergoing interior renovation. 400 amp service fire alarm installations in accordance with nfpa 2016&the philadelphia fire code 2018
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Issued
Repair/replace sanitary & storm cts, fais & 1" wdp.
- Electrical permit Mar 2026Issued
Install 200a service, wire throughout 3 family dwelling. emergency lighting, 110v interconnected smoke alarms. install complete fire alarm system .all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2025Issued
Installation of an automatic fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13 with a fire department connection, backkflow prevention device and 2" service line, throughout a three (3) story structure. separate permit require for all plumbing work
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2025Issued
For installation of hvac appliances, equipment, ductwork and registers/diffusers per approved plans and manufacturer's specifications.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2025Issued
Install new plumbing systems for a 3-story, 3-unit building
- Plumbing permit Sep 2025Issued
Install new plumbing systems for a 3-story, 3-unit building undergoing interior renovation, including a third-floor rear addition.
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2025Issued
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout the building to include 2" main fire service line with 2-inch wilkins 950xlt2 backflow preventer and automatic fire suppression system. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work
- Commercial building permit Aug 2025Issued
For the erection of an addition to include a level iii interior alterations and a change in occupancy for the creation of a multi-family household living for three(3) dwelling units. alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings throughout. building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13.**all work to be done per approved plans. **if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work.** separate permits to be obtained for all other work.**
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2025Issued
For the installation of registers, diffusers and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Commercial building permit May 2025Issued
For change of occupancy and level iii alterations to include new exterior wall openings, partitions, fixtures, furnishings, finishes as per approved plans. building to be sprinklered per nfpa 13. separate permits required for mep and fire suppression. *iebc 2018*
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
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Germantown Vmf, 5209 Greene St (1,500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
450 ft
Oshun Family Services Center and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,650 ft
Cage Graphic Arts and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
250 ft
Watson, Sally, House. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
800 ft
Kelly John B Sch (800 ft), Fitler Academics Plus (950 ft), Mastery CS John Wister Elementary (3,050 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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