247 Lauriston Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 247 Lauriston Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 6 permits, 1 not 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 247 Lauriston Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2025Completed
Repair/replace ct, (2) fai's & md..
- Plumbing permit Jan 2019Completed
Replace 1 washer machine drain, 1 toilet, 1 lav, 1 kitchen sink, 1 tub, also add half of bath with 1 toilet and 1 lav, installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Nov 2018Completed
100amp service & total rewire lights, switches, outlets, smoke detectors & cable/tv as per 2008 nec north district
- Residential building permit Oct 2018Expired
Interior alterations throughout, to include drywall, framing, sheetrock, new kitchen and new bathroom, new windows and doors in existing opening. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. note: contractor is listed as a "sole proprietor" and has no employees and/or workers compensation insurance - all subcontractors require separate licenses and insurance separate permits required for plumbing, electrical and mechanical work. no other work allowed under this permit. repair damaged shed arear in rear (interior)
- Plumbing permit Feb 2017Completed
Finish work in (1)3pc bath,kitchen sink,faucets,dishwasher and powder room (sfd)the installation shall comply with the philadelphia plumbing code, 2004
- Alteration permit Apr 2016Completed
Ez permit stadard 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.
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
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Vinces Gulf, 5430 Ridge Ave (950 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,350 ft
Richardsapex Inc. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
650 ft
Cook-Wissahickon Sch (650 ft), Mifflin Thomas Sch (4,800 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
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