247 West Sheldon Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 247 West Sheldon Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 27 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 247 West Sheldon Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high 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.
- Electrical permit Feb 2026Completed
Install new 100 amp service w ground rod and continuous ground ; 9 light fixtures ; 80 feet of raceway ; 3 gfi receptacles and circuits ; replace 1 set of three-way switches ; 3 dedicated receptacles and circuits, one for each bedroom ; 1 dedicated 20 amp receptacle circuit for dining room ; replace 13 switches and 11 duplex receptacles ; fish only
- Plumbing permit Dec 2025Completed
Replace underfloor plumbing in 2nd floor bathroom with fixture replacement of (1) tub (1) lav (1) toilet with pipe replacement
- Plumbing permit Sep 2025Completed
Curb trap / main drain
- Plumbing permit Sep 2025Completed
Under floor plumbing replace bathroom drain lines / install new tub/toilet/vanity
- Plumbing permit Aug 2025Completed
Curb trap and fai
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2025Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. additional permits may be required. propose mechanical permit for central air and heating, 1 appliances and 13 difusers
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Issued
Replace approx. 20 ft of sewer in basement and 40 gallon water heater
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Completed
Installation 200 amps service, rewire ,install lights , switch, receptacles hardwire smock detector as need according to 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Completed
Installation of 1.5 bathroom , 1 laundry, 1 kitchen, 1 hot water heater
- Residential building permit Jan 2025Completed
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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab.no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Completed
New water service 3/4" k copper line from main line in the street to meter in the house
- Residential building permit Apr 2023Expired
**make safe permit** for replacement of fire damaged rear bay, floor/roof joist, and sistering of existing joist to comply with violation case #cf-2021-051100. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and shown on approved plans. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on the violations. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Amer Slag, 198 W Ashdale St (600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,850 ft
Cardone Industries and 2 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
Morrison, Andrew J., 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
400 ft
Morrison Andrew J Sch (400 ft), Olney HS (1,250 ft), Marshall Thurgood (1,800 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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