2739 Wharton Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2739 Wharton Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 37 permits, 15 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 2739 Wharton Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
15 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Residential building permit May 2026Issued
For the erection of an attached 3-story structure with roof access structure for access to an occupiable roof deck. structure for use as two-family household living. the building is fully sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13d. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permiits to be obtained for all other work. **a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 8 feet of the building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2018 ibc. separate building and/or streets department permit required prior to the start of any work. ** blower door testing shall be performed in accordance with astm e 779 or astm e 1827 by an approved third-party agency **no excavation greater than 60 inches with this permit ** project includes underpinning **
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2026Issued
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2026-001133
- Zoning permit Oct 2025Issued
For the erection of an attached building with a roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown on plans.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Completed
Repair/replace ct, fai & md.
- Electrical permit Oct 2023Completed
200-amp service with 30-60 circuits, wire 2 story house, decora devices, switches, receptacles, smokes, 4'' led recessed lights, and arcf breakers according to nec 2017
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 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. installation of new hvac system 93% 70t btu gas furnace. inside coil 2.5 ton. ac condenser 2.5 ton. location of outside unit is in the backyard. (1) appliance. (10) diffuser/registers
- Plumbing permit Sep 2023Completed
Replace 8 fixtures
- Residential building permit Aug 2023Completed
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. 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). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar are expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. *no basement alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* *no structural alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* approved scope of work the approved alterations for this permit are limited to non-structural alterations throughout the first and second floor per submitted engineer letter. this basement is not an existing finished basement. plans with a standard review would be required for basement alterations.
- General permit minor Jul 2023Completed
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 Feb 2023Completed
Install of 2 toilets, 2 lavatory vanity , 1 kitchen sink, 1 hot water heater, 1 laundry sink, 1 tub/shower combo & a washing machine
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 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. (installation of new heating and air conditioning system, 1. 95% 60,000 btu gas furnace, 1. 2 ton central ac, new ductwork ran throughout home).
- Residential building permit Feb 2023Completed
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. 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). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar is expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. *no basement alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* *no structural alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* project limited to interior alterations only such as adding front, rear , and interior wall partitions. plaster walls and/or ceilings will be removed. original partition layout will be similar to existing. • no changes to joists, bearing walls, or stairways areproposed. there are no structural repairs as part of this permit. there are no changes to any window or door openings. • includes new floor coverings and ceilings as well. • the scope of the first floor is open plan concept. kitchen cabinetry will be replaced. the inside front wall and the inside of the original rear wall will also be framed with 2 x 4 partitions at 16” oc with ½” drywall on one side only. a ½ bath will also be included on the first floor. the interior partition walls will be 2 x4 at 16” oc with ½” drywall on both sides. the scope of the second floor is two bedrooms, each with its own closet. there will be one common bathroom and one linen closet. the inside front wall, and the inside of the original rear wall will also be framed with 2 x4 partitions at 16” oc with ½” drywall on one side only. the in
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Exxon Rs 2 3047, 2659 Grays Ferry Ave (1,250 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,350 ft
1543 South Dover Street Gray S Ferry Ah Site and 28 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,150 ft
Sea Gull Lighting Products Inc and 6 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,200 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
2,300 ft
Universal Alcorn CS (2,300 ft), Universal Audenried CS (2,700 ft), Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers (3,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.2 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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