259 Sparks Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 259 Sparks Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 1 not closed, and 60 violations, 12 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 259 Sparks 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 12 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Completed
Phdc wo 222049 attached - replace toilet, shower , lavatory and underfloor piping per ez standards
- General permit minor Jan 2025Completed
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.
- Electrical permit Jan 2025Expired
Installation of roof mounted solar 8 panels 3.4 kwdc in accordance with signed ez solar photovoltaic standard.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Completed
Replace 3/4" water service
- General permit minor Nov 2022Completed
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 Oct 2022Completed
Replace 1 area drain
- Electrical permit Jan 2022Completed
Install a new 100 amp svc w/ground rod and continious ground replace 12 duplex receptacles and 10 switches install 1- 30 amp dryer receptacle,1 bedroom light fixture,4 arc fault brakers and 1-120 volt smoke detector fish only. ppc 2018
- Plumbing permit Dec 2021Completed
Replace toilet and vanity. fixtures only
- Plumbing permit Jul 2021Completed
Underfloor plumbing, tub, toilet, lav
- Alteration permit Oct 2019Completed
Remove old roof coverings and install new roof coverings***revised 11/2018. note: 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; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement.) (deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.) note: contractor listed as a "sole proprietor" and has no employees and/or workers compensation insurance-all subcontractors require separate licenses and insurance. separate permits required for plumbing electrical and mechanical work. no other work allowed under this permit
- Electrical permit Jun 2015Completed
Install 100a service, heater circuit, 3- basement lights, gfi-kitchen, replace 8 switches and 16 receptacles, ground bridge system installed... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building (paid for by phdc)
- Plumbing permit Nov 2010Completed
Bathroom waste lines, new toilet and vanity, new lavatory tray
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
Toxic release facility
4,500 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
1,200 ft
Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS (1,200 ft), ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber CS (1,200 ft), Finletter Thomas K Sch (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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