253 South Warnock Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 253 South Warnock Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 15 not closed, and 60 violations, 9 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 253 South Warnock 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
15 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 9 open violations.
- Electrical permit Sep 2026Issued
Install branch circuits to supply power to the electrical devices serving two (2) bedrooms and one (1) bathroom, including required receptacle outlets, lighting, switches, and associated electrical equipment. all work shall be performed in accordance with the 2020 nec and the executed contract.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2026Issued
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. phc approval- no work to the front facade as part of this permit new hvac system, ductwork, and 15 diffusers
- Plumbing permit May 2026Issued
A full bathroom on the 3rd floor install 1 water closet, 1 lavatory sink, and 1 shower
- Residential building permit Mar 2026Issued
Interior renovation and rear addition at the third floor to existing 3-story, single-family rowhome, details as shown on the plan.
- Site / utility permit Feb 2026Completed
For the excavation work and underpinning per approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2025Issued
Replace 3 toilets, 2 showers, 1 tub, 3 bathroom sinks, 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry, and 1 hot water heater.
- Electrical permit Nov 2025Issued
-200 amp service upgrade. -installation of recessed lights in kitchen. -install electrical for range receptacle. -install receptacles in locations specified in plans. -install electrical (30amp) for ac condenser. -install electrical for mini split unit. -install lighting fixtures and switches according to drawings submitted. -all work to be done in accordance with nec requirements. -wiring for receptacles to be installed using #12 awg and #14 for lighting circuits. special use equipment to be wired in accordance with equipment served and manufacturers specifications.
- Residential building permit Oct 2025Issued
For the erection of a rear addition and a roof deck accessed by the third floor with interior alterations to an existing attached structure used as a single-family dwelling as per building application/plan. **amendment 2/10/26** for structural alterations, foundation reinforcement as per building application/plan. refer to sp-2025-001568.
- General permit minor Jul 2025Completed
**existing philadelphia historic property** for replacement of existing exterior windows and/or doors in accordance with the attached ez permit windows & doors standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit windows & doors standard shall result in revocation of this permit. to comply violation cf-2024-079401
- Zoning permit May 2025Issued
For the erection of an addition at the rear of an existing attached structure and roof deck accessed from the third floor. size & location as shown on the application/plans.
- Zoning permit Feb 2025Issued
For the erection of an addition at the rear third floor level of an existing attached structure. size and location per plans.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
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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
Superfund site
2.5 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Thomas Jefferson Univ, 233 S 10th St (350 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,050 ft
Hawthorne Community Garden and 16 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,150 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
150 ft
Eyre, Wilson, House and 4 more listings close by. 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
1,800 ft
McCall Gen George A Sch (1,800 ft), National Constitution Center HS (2,200 ft), Academy at Palumbo (2,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.7 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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