255 Widener Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 255 Widener Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 violations, 2 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 255 Widener 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2025Completed
Replace drain lines and 3 fixtures to existing second floor bathroom.
- Electrical permit Oct 2025Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard
- Electrical permit Mar 2025Completed
Replace existing circuit braker panel box and install a new 30 circuit 100 amp panel box w/main braker and branch circuit brakers,2 gfi receptacles. put arc fault brakers on all new circuits,6 new light fixtures inside and 1 exterior light. replace 2- 3way switches 13 single pole switches and 14 duplex receptacles, fish only
- General permit minor Feb 2020Expired
Ez permit standards 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. 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 Feb 2020Expired
Replace 1-toilet, 1-lav & 1-tub the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Plumbing permit Dec 2019Completed
Curb trap fai partial main drain as per 2004 ppc
- Electrical permit Aug 2019Completed
Fishing wire install 1-gfi & 1-light fixture as per nec 2014 north central district
- Plumbing permit Aug 2019Expired
Install plumbing and repace 3 peice bathroom .
- Plumbing permit Feb 2019Completed
Replace waste and water lines for 1 bathroom group. replace 1 tub 1 toilet 1 lav per 2004 philadelphia code.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2017Completed
Replace water closet and lavatory, replace front rainleader
- Electrical permit Aug 2017Completed
Install 32 circuit capacity replace 18 receptacles ungrounded replace 8 switches replace 2-3way switches install 2 grounded fault receptacles dedicated kitchen and bathroom 1st floor as per nec 2008 east district
- Alteration permit Aug 2017Completed
Rip up existing roofing material install new insulation install a new rubber roofing system.
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
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Allen Kay, 5817 N Old 2nd St (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
4,000 ft
Cardone Industries. 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
950 ft
Lowell James R Sch (950 ft), Finletter Thomas K Sch (2,100 ft), Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS (2,300 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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