254 Burnside Street, Philadelphia
technical data · neighborhood and transit
Quick answers
- Does 254 Burnside Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 4 not closed, and 8 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 254 Burnside Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Zoning permit Apr 2024Issued
Erection of a two story addition above an existing attached structure with roof access structure and two (2) existing interior accessory parking spaces
- Electrical permit Sep 2022Expired
Installation of new wiring to replace existing knob/tube wiring at light outlets, receptacles, and switches as needed throughout the property. install light outlet, gfci, and switch in garage. replaced damage section of 100 amp service entrance cable below meter pan to electrical panel on like equipment as per 2014 nec. this is an old work job. wiring will be fished through walls ,ceilings and floors amendment: the address house number is wrong. it needs to change to 4103 from 4013.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2020Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2019Completed
Replace water distribution service as per philadelphia 2014 plumbing code.
- Administrative permit May 2017Completed
Adding stucco installation to existing ez permit 761288.( it was included on original application)
- Electrical permit Mar 2017Completed
Install 100amp service 12 lights, 14 switches, 34 recepts, wire existing heater & ac unit, telephone, cable tv as per nec 2008 (north district)
- Mechanical permit Mar 2017Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- 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.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2017Completed
2 toilets 2 lavs 1 shower 1 kitchen sink the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Plumbing permit Feb 2017Completed
Replace water 3/4 in water main to the house with copper-pa1#20170531024, replace house drain and curb trap-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Alteration permit Feb 2017Completed
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.
- Alteration permit Jul 2014Expired
Roof replacement
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0004 9734, Ridge & Walnut Ln (1,400 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,400 ft
133 Grape St Hanson Associates. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,950 ft
Richardsapex Inc and 1 more within a mile. 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
2,200 ft
Cook-Wissahickon Sch (2,200 ft), Dobson James Sch (5,150 ft), Roxborough HS (5,200 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
Have you lived here? Share your experience.
Leave a reviewThe Address Story
Every address has a context. Read its story.
How much it costs to live here
Price, rent, mortgage, and the city's economic context, all in one place.
The money at this address
Renting, buying, and investing, on the same numbers. Enter the listing price to see all calculations.
Enter a rent and the yield calculation fills in on its own.
Loan calculator for this address
Enter the listing price. The calculation uses only your numbers.
Rough estimate, with a fixed rate. The bank's offer may include fees and insurance.
More on Burnside Street
All addressesViewing recommendations
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.
- 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.
- Semi-detached or row house: the shared wall matters. Listen from the room adjoining the neighbor's side and ask whether any structural work has been done there.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- 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.
Neighborhood recommendations are derived from public OpenStreetMap data and may be incomplete. Checking in person is still what matters most.