236 Pierce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 236 Pierce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 3 not closed, and 43 violations, 18 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 236 Pierce Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 18 open violations.
- Residential building permit Jan 2025Issued
For the replacement of the front wall and a portion of the parapet wall to resolve case cf-2024-082581. all work to be done per approved plans and engineering inspection letter. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case cf-2024-082581. "in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion." **a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within eight (8) feet of the building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2018 ibc. separate building and/or streets department permit required prior to the start of any work.**
- Plumbing permit Dec 2020Completed
Replace curb trap / fai and partial main drain ppc 2018
- Electrical permit Oct 2020Completed
For the construction of a roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure. for a single family household living. as per plans.
- Residential building permit Sep 2020Completed
For the construction of a roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure. for a single family household living. as per plans.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2020Completed
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 Sep 2020Completed
For the erection of a roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure in an existing single family dwelling; size and location as shown in the plan.
- Alteration permit Apr 2019Completed
Proposed level 2 interior alterations & reconfiguration of spaces (approx. 1,260 sqft) within an existing 1-story attached commercial building used for regilious assembly as per plans. type 3b construction (approx.18' high) no proposed changes to existing building footprint.
- Mechanical permit Oct 2015Completed
Furnish and install one 100,000 btu 92% gas furnace and four 4 ton a/c units with ductwork and air devices.
- Mechanical permit Oct 2015Completed
Furnish and install one 100,000 btu 92% gas furnace and four 4 ton a/c units with ductwork and air devices.
- Mechanical permit Oct 2015Completed
Furnish and install one 100,000 btu 92% gas furnace and four 4 ton a/c units with ductwork and air devices.
- Mechanical permit Oct 2015Completed
Furnish and install one 100,000 btu 92% gas furnace and four 4 ton a/c units with ductwork and air devices.
- Mechanical permit Oct 2015Completed
Furnish and install one 100,000 btu 92% gas furnace & four(4) ton a/c unit with duct & diffusers ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
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
1.5 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Grant Paper Co, 1901 S Water St (1,400 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,800 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
800 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
Historic listing nearby
350 ft
Vare, Abigail, School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
800 ft
Furness Horace HS (800 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (2,100 ft), Sharswood George Sch (2,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.1 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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