263 West Sheldon Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 263 West Sheldon Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 4 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 263 West Sheldon Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2025Completed
Curb trap and fai
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Issued
Replace approx. 20 ft of sewer in basement and 40 gallon water heater
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Expired
Repair/replace curb trap and fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Completed
New water service 3/4" k copper line from main line in the street to meter in the house
- Plumbing permit Dec 2021Completed
Replace curb trap and fai
- Plumbing permit Nov 2021Completed
Installation of a 5x4 curb trap & f.a.i. curb in
- Plumbing permit May 2019Completed
Replace curb trap and fai-pa1#20191343020-"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 Mar 2017Completed
Main roof remove all exsisting roofing material, install new insulation, install new rubber roof (sfd)
- Alteration permit Jul 2016Completed
Roof replacment-install modified hot roof (1)ply including base ply with modified flashing with copper eaves box
- Plumbing permit Oct 2014Completed
Ct,md,stack and front rain leader pa20143040972 (sfd)"self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Jul 2013Completed
Replace section of main drain at foundation wall (basement)(sfd)
- Electrical permit May 2013Completed
1 bathroom gfi circuit 1 vanity light and 1 ceiling light with switches 1-220v dyer circuit per 2008 nec (sfd)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0363 1710, 5338 N 5th St (1,650 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
3,850 ft
Cardone Industries and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
350 ft
Morrison, Andrew J., School. 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
300 ft
Morrison Andrew J Sch (300 ft), Olney HS (1,350 ft), Marshall Thurgood (1,700 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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