245 Wilder Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 245 Wilder Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 11 not closed, and 14 violations, 4 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 245 Wilder Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2026Issued
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
Existing service to remain. rewire throughout with outlets, lights, switches, fixtures, 110v interconnected smoke alarms, in existing commercial space. install a new fire alarm system throughout. as per approved drawings- 2017 nec & 2016 nfpa-72.
- Commercial building permit Oct 2026Issued
For level ii interior alterations including the structural work for the change of occupancy to business (b) occupancy in an existing building. all work to be done per approved plans. alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/ furnishings and accessibility improvments throughout. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Issued
Interior installation of drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for listed fixtures rough to finish. all work performed in compliance with 2018 ppc and approved plans. install replacement curb trap. install replacement fresh air inlet. types of fixtures: plumbing lines to fixtures, 1-toilets, 1-lavatories, 1-kitchen sinks & 1-hot water heaters.
- Commercial building permit Jun 2026Issued
For the repair to exterior building elements as shown on the approved plan. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work. ** special inspections required ** **amendment (7-31-2026) for changes as per the approved amended construction document**
- Commercial building permit Nov 2025Cancelled
For change of occupancy and level ii alterations to include structural work, new partitions, fixtures, furnishings, finishes as per approved plans. separate permits required for mep work. *2018 iebc*
- Zoning permit Aug 2025Issued
Public, civic, and institutional - libraries and cultural exhibits
- Zoning permit May 2025Issued
Unity of use
- General permit minor Jan 2021Completed
Ez exterior wall coverings - for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Electrical permit May 2017Completed
Total rewire no service (sfd)
- Plumbing permit May 2017Completed
3 wc,3 lavs,1 bath tub,1 shower,1 ktichen sink and1 laundry with pex (sfd)
- Mechanical permit Mar 2017Completed
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
1.6 mi
Welsbach & General Gas Mantle (Camden Radiation) (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: Pintos Atlantic Inc, 1317 S 3rd St (500 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,300 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
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
1,650 ft
Vare-Washington El Sch (1,650 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (1,850 ft), Furness Horace HS (2,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.3 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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