27 North 50th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 27 North 50th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 4 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 27 North 50th 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2020Expired
Replace curb trap and fresh air inlet per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Demolition permit Nov 2018Completed
For the complete demo of a vacant sfd as part of the city of philadelphia dept. of licenses & inspections demolition program. additional specs:stucco 29 n 50th st, clear all vegetation from lot.
- Commercial building permit Mar 2017Issued
Partial demolition and interior alterations in portions of the first and second floor of an existing three (3) story semi-detached structure containing three (3) dwelling units. work includes new partitions and finishes. no changes in existing occupancy or to existing means of egress. separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical and plumbing work.
- Alteration permit Mar 2017Expired
Partial demolition and interior alterations in portions of the first and second floor of an existing three (3) story semi-detached structure containing three (3) dwelling units. work includes new partitions and finishes. no changes in existing occupancy or to existing means of egress. separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical and plumbing work.
- Alteration permit Feb 2017Completed
For the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans
- Plumbing permit Apr 2012Completed
Interior alterations (plumbing) - (2)water closet, (1)bathtub, (2)lavatory and (1)kitchen sink
- Alteration permit Mar 2012Expired
Install sheetrock in shed area of house. install shingles on shed roof, 200 sq ft. single family dwelling owner to perform work. no employees. install new roof covering as per manufacturer's specifications. new roof coverings shall not be installed without first removing all existing layers when the roof has two or more applications of any type of roof covering. submit roof certification to inspector for final inspection.
- Electrical permit Mar 2012Completed
Install 30amp line for hot tub, change 9 swithes in house, install gfci in bathroom as per 2008 nec (west district) single family dwelling
- Plumbing permit Apr 2007Completed
Water heater
- Plumbing permit Mar 2007Completed
Replace curb trap, lateral and 3/4" full water service
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
Superfund site
2.5 mi
Austin Avenue Radiation Site (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 4806-4850 Market St, 4806-4850 Market St (1,000 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,600 ft
Enterprise Heights 4700 06 Market Street and 12 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
800 ft
West Philadelphia HS (800 ft), KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto CS (1,600 ft), The Workshop School (2,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.2 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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