237 Watkins Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 237 Watkins Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 52 permits, 4 not closed, and 15 violations.
- 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 237 Watkins 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. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Jul 2026Completed
Residential service equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps with no increase in service size including an emergency disconnect as per residential service equipment ez standard nec 2020 fish only 200a service replacement *no increase in service size* 30 space panel grounding & bonding system complete home surge protection device partial rewire: (no dining room or bathroom) 3rd floor front bed- x4 receptacles & light 3rd floor rear bed - x4 receptacles & light 3rd floor stairs 3-way system - x2 switch 2nd floor middle bed - x3 receptacles & light 2nd floor front bed - x5 receptacles & light 2nd floor rear bed - x5 receptacles & light 2nd floor stairs 3-way (2nd-1st) - x2 switch & x2 light vestibule - switch & exterior light living room - x5 outlets & light 1st-2nd floor 3-way system kitchen microwave outlet/range hood circuit dishwasher circuit w/ gfci basement lights x5 & circuits: boiler shut up (mc cable) lights and smokes circuit remove outlet above mudsink laundry circuits w/ gfci x2 replace x3 outlets in basement w/ gfcis bathroom exhaust fan replacement w/ owner provided 2nd floor hall bathroom
- Residential building permit Aug 2025Expired
To legalize structural repairs to an existing attached single-family structure as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work*
- Electrical permit Nov 2023Completed
200-amp service and 40-80 space panel, replace outlets throughout according to nec 2017
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2023Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. for the installation of hvac equipment with associated duct work, including registers and diffusers. installation of 3 ton electric air handler and heat pump with 10kw electric heat kit. heat pump located on the backyard; air handler connected to the new duct located in the basement. see rp-2022-003696 for additional info.
- General permit minor Nov 2023Expired
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. streets department permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. new torch down rubber roof on top of existing
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Completed
Repair/replace 1-kitchen sink, 1-lavatory, 1-water heater, 1-water closet, 1-bath tub & 1-laundry sink
- Electrical permit Apr 2023Completed
Rewire an existing house with a new frame run power for all lights fixtures smoke run power for all indoor and outdoor power for the heater and ac run coax cable as per 2017 nec
- Residential building permit Apr 2022Completed
Ez permit standards alterations - for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. work in the basement or cellar is not included on the ez alt permit. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing. replacing sheetrock on existing framing as needed, install new laminated floor, new interior doors, and replace damaged windows. two story building complete painting. full kitchen and bathroom renovation. no structural work. no outside work.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Completed
5" curb trap with fresh air inlet.
- Electrical permit Mar 2022Completed
200 amp service 40 space, meter socket, service cable, grounding, 1- 15 amp circuit , replace 4 hardwire smokes. fishing wires, as per nec 2014
- Plumbing permit Nov 2021Completed
Rough in all new plumbing inside house to all fixtures drainage and waterlines
- Plumbing permit Nov 2021Issued
Installation of water & drain lines and toilet & sink in basement powder room.
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Grant Paper Co, 1901 S Water St (1,500 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,950 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
700 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
150 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
1,000 ft
Furness Horace HS (1,000 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (2,000 ft), Vare-Washington El 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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