242 Manheim Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 242 Manheim Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 16 permits, all closed, and 28 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 242 Manheim 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
Every permit on file is closed out. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Aug 2026Completed
Ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit, exhaust fan ceiling, bathroom fixture, bathroom wall fixture, 10 yr battery operated smoke detectors, 10 yr battery operated smoke/carbon detector according to nec 2020
- Plumbing permit Jul 2026Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo cp-2026-003008
- Commercial building permit Jul 2026Completed
Interior alteration to the bathroom on the first floor of an existing structure. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Electrical permit Dec 2022Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2020Completed
Curb trap and fresh air inlet
- Administrative permit Mar 2019Completed
Amend permit# 917176 to delete the requirement that the building be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13d.
- Mechanical permit Feb 2019Completed
Install 2 hvac units with ductwork (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Feb 2019Completed
Installation of pex and pvc for the plumbing system to service 3.5-baths, 1-kitchen and 1-laundry hook up, tie in existing drain and water line, installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Jan 2019Completed
For interior and exterior alterations as per approved plans . no change in building height or area. building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13d minimum. separate permits required for mechancial, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression.
- Use permit Jan 2019Completed
For use as a single-family household living
- Electrical permit Jan 2019Completed
New 200 amp service (complete), rewiring throughout, per 2008 nec
- Alteration permit Aug 2018Completed
Make safe permit- reframing of front porch, interior joists, replace interior stairway and existing roof, per plans and pe report, to resolve case #611097. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #611097.
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
Brownfield site
600 ft
Oshun Family Services Center and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,500 ft
Cage Graphic Arts and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Watson, Sally, House. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
700 ft
Kelly John B Sch (700 ft), Fitler Academics Plus (1,050 ft), Mastery CS John Wister Elementary (3,200 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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