256 Quarry Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 256 Quarry Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 7 not closed, and 48 violations, 8 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 256 Quarry Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Completed
Installing 5" curb trap, 4" main drain, 4" fresh air inlet
- Electrical permit Oct 2024Completed
Replacement of 200 amps service. full house re-wire.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2024Completed
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. no exterior work permitted as part of this permit. (as per phc conditions) 3 ton, 60k btu heat pump, new ductwork, and 10 diffusers.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
Installing 14 fixtures 1 hot water heater 1 kitchen sink 3 shower/tubs 4 toilets 4 lavs 1 washer machine
- Residential building permit Jun 2024Completed
For level ii alterations to an existing structure. alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and for the erection of side and rear addition to continuous use as single-family dwelling. all work to be done per approved plans. ** separate permit require for electrical, plumbing and mechanical **
- General permit minor May 2024Expired
**existing philadelphia historic property** ez roof-as per philadelphia historic approval . phc approves scope of work shown in proposal uploaded may 14, 2024. pent eave roof to be wood shakes. upper roof is weather wood color asphalt shingles.
- Residential building permit Jan 2024Completed
For the replacement of seven (7) windows as approved by the philadelphia historic commission.
- Zoning permit Jul 2023Completed
For the erection of side and rear addition as part of an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in the application / plan.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2023Completed
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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (replacement of 2.5 ton air handler and 30,000btu heat pump (like and kind) to connect to existing ductwork unit b 3rd and 4th floor. no exterior work on this permit).
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Completed
Replacement of fixtures without piping 2-toilets, 2-lavs, 1-tub, 1-shower, 1-kitchen sink, and 1-hot water heater.
- Electrical permit Jan 2023Completed
3rd and 4th floor lighting and devices with arc fault circuit breakers and existing service. as per nec 2017
- Residential building permit Oct 2022Completed
Alterations to existing 3rd and 4th floor appartment. fire rating between units to maintained.
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
Superfund site
2.2 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Snydermans Gulf, 250 N 2nd St (850 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,750 ft
U S Department Of The Treasury U S Mint At Philadelphia and 8 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
100 ft
Free Quaker Meetinghouse and 1 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
1,900 ft
Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (1,900 ft), National Constitution Center HS (3,050 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (4,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.7 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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