239 Widener Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 239 Widener Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 3 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 239 Widener 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
Replace 3/4" water service
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Expired
Repair/replace water distribution pipe.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2021Completed
Replace house drain, house trap and fresh air inlet.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2019Completed
Curb trap fai partial main drain as per 2004 ppc
- Electrical permit May 2017Completed
Install 100amp service & replace 10-switches & 12-receptacles as per nec 2009 east district
- Plumbing permit Apr 2017Completed
Rain leader cess pool (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Dec 2016Expired
Install new stack and branch lines to 1/2 bathroom house. install new waterline the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Use permit Jun 2007Completed
Single family dwelling with daycare max. (6) children (3 children under 2 1/2 yrs of age) prep and serve food
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Allen Kay, 5817 N Old 2nd St (900 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
1,050 ft
Lowell James R Sch (1,050 ft), Finletter Thomas K Sch (2,000 ft), Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS (2,250 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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