239 Monroe Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 239 Monroe Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 38 permits, 13 not closed, and 35 violations, 10 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 239 Monroe Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 10 open violations.
- Site / utility permit Jul 2026Issued
For excavation only per approved plan. *amend 9/23/26; revise excavation plan to address unforseen field condition*
- Electrical permit Jul 2026Issued
Electrical permit for combo rp-2026-003334
- Plumbing permit Jul 2026Issued
- approved plumbing work associated with an (addition or alteration) per attached ez permit standard for plumbing
- Residential building permit May 2026Issued
For interior alterations to an existing attached structure used as a single-family dwelling as per building application/plan/phc approval.
- Electrical permit Apr 2026Issued
Lighting install: • 20 cm lights throughout the house • 19- wm lights throughout the house • 19- rf lights throughout the house(radio frequency) • 3- vanity lights throughout the house • 3- pendant lights throughout the house • 2- linear led lights in 2 locations in kitchen • 1- kitchen pendant lighting • 2- ceiling fans • 6- ceiling fan/light combo • 2- os closet lights • 56- led recessed lights • 17- sp decora switche s • 4- wire 4 bathroom fans • f&i 9 smoke detectors • f&i 4 combo smoke/carbon monoxide detectors • 19- f&i 19 led dimmer switches • 22- f&i 22 s3 switches • 2- wall mount os switche s • 5 cm/os lights • 2- uc lights in 2 locations • 2- chandalier lights • 4- switches with rf lights below • f&i 9- s3 decora switches power • install an ev charger receptacle (40a/240v) • provide power for wine refrigerator f&i: • 50- 20a/120v convenience decora receptacles throughout the house • 9- 20a/120v gfi receptacles throughout the house • 5- 20a/120v countertop+island gfi receptacles • 6- 20a/120v dedicated circuits for kitchen equipment (dw,gd,refrigerator, uc fridge, ice machine) • 8- wp gfi receptacles • provide power (30a/240v) and a disconnect for electric w/d • provide power(30a/240v) for 2 roof condensers • provide power(40a/240v) for electric oven • provide power(40a/240v) for induction oven • provide an undercounter plugmold (20a/120v) strip in 2 locations • f&i a new 200a service o new 200a meter o new 200a/240v/40 circuits panel o power line from peco connection to the meter and panel inside • provide power for elevator
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Issued
Replace 50 gallon gas water heater.
- Residential building permit Feb 2026Issued
4th story addition to an existing single-family dwelling. continued inspections for the demolition of facade brick and roof to build fourth story addition as per special inspections and monitoring plan. - not more than 2/3rds joist replacement. no excavation proposed below 5ft in depth. 4th floor addition on existing three story. **see pcpc approval-stamp**amended 8/24/26- to include lowering of the foundations to match the neighoring foundation and to provide unhabitable space (under 200 sf) for mechanicals only**no underpinning and special inspections required for the excavation and foundation to match adjacent properties. two-hour fire rating for the shaft of the elevator shaft, with no discharge to the basement**see sp-2026-000870 for excavation for crawl space. **amended to relect feild conditions of the wall in relation to the mechanical room. mechanical room to be under 200 sf and unhabitable with no finish work.
- Zoning permit Dec 2025Issued
For the erection of an addition above and at the rear with 4th story rear walk-out roof deck to an existing attached structure. size and location as shown on plans.
- Electrical permit Jun 2025Completed
Addition of a 100 amp sub-panel on 3rd floor. no branch circuit breakers. 65 feet of of 100 amp ser cable. (all work fished)
- Electrical permit Jun 2024Completed
Install 2 rod system and water service grounding x1 replace and install 150 amp main breaker panel 30 space x1 replace cable from meter to panel x1
- General permit minor Oct 2021Expired
Remove and replace small 4' x 4' area of roofing and sheathing.
- General permit minor Oct 2021Expired
Remove and replace 10 sq of roofing. replace roof sheathing as needed.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.8 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (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: 715-717 Passyunk Ave Site, 715-717 Passyunk Ave (1,100 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
500 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,150 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Ralston, Robert, 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
950 ft
Meredith William M Sch (950 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (2,100 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (2,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.8 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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