228 West Sheldon Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 228 West Sheldon Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 9 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 228 West Sheldon Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 9 open violations.
- General permit minor Aug 2022Completed
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.
- Electrical permit Jul 2019Expired
Replace 5 switches, replace 10 outlets, install 100 amp service with 30 space panel, per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Nov 2018Completed
Replace curb trap/fresh air inlet, partial main pa one call #2018- 2783283
- Administrative permit Jun 2018Expired
Certificate of occupancy - no construction or change in use. application is for a certificate of occupancy for an existing and use. no sign permit on this application.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2013Completed
Install 5x4 house drain, house trap & fai (sfd) pa20133220058
- Plumbing permit Feb 2008Completed
Ht, fai
- Use permit Aug 2007Completed
Daycare max. 6 children, 2 under age 2 1/2, prep and serve food
- Electrical permit Jun 2007Completed
Replace 13 recepts, 3 gfi, 6 fxts, 10 sws (east dist)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bros Getty, 144-146 W Roosevelt Blvd (1,500 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
3,750 ft
Cardone Industries and 2 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
550 ft
Morrison Andrew J Sch (550 ft), Olney HS (1,150 ft), Marshall Thurgood (1,900 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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