283 Locust Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 283 Locust Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 37 permits, all closed, and 0 violations.
- 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 283 Locust 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
Every permit on file is closed out.
- Electrical permit Sep 2025Completed
Remodel of 1st fl kitchen, installing 8 switches, 3 outlets, 9 recessed lights, 1 pendant light, undercabinet lighting, 1 air switch, new appliances, as per layout
- Plumbing permit Sep 2025Completed
Remodel of 1st fl kitchen, replacement of fixtures
- Residential building permit Sep 2025Completed
For interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. no work to the exterior per philadelphia historic commission approval.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2025Completed
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. additional permits may be required. no exterior work permitted as part of this permit as per condition of the (phc) philadelphia historic commission approval replace 80% 100kbtu gas furnace, coil 5t, ac unit 14seer, no other work permitted on this permit. no penetrations to fire-rated assemblies. no new ductwork proposed on ductwork or common areas
- Electrical permit Apr 2025Completed
Amend permit -1/27/2026- federal pacific 150 amp distribution panel replaced with a new siemens 150 amp distribution panel. ***no new service*** rewire kitchen, 2 bathrooms, master bathroom and new ceiling lights throughout house. all new circuitry will go to the existing service panel. install 120 volt hardwire smoke & co2 detectors throughout according to the 2017 nec.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
Installing 11 fixtures 1 hot water heater 1 kitchen sink 3 toilets 3 lavs 3 shower/tubs
- Residential building permit Apr 2025Completed
Interior renovations per plan
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2025-000236
- General permit minor Feb 2025Completed
Ez interior non-load-bearing wall demolition - for the interior demolition on non-load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. no work to exterior as part of this permit. no work to exterior windows/doors as part of this permit as per (phc) philadelphia historic commission.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2025-000236
- Residential building permit Jan 2025Completed
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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. 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; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.
- Electrical permit Jan 2024Completed
Rewire basement bathroom including lights, switches and receptacles, add recessed lighting in basement living room, add 60 amp subpanel as per nec 2017
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
1.9 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Merchants Exchange, 130 S 3rd St (950 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,900 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,050 ft
U S Department Of The Treasury U S Mint At Philadelphia and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,600 ft
Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (1,600 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (1,900 ft), Meredith William M Sch (2,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.1 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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- Semi-detached or row house: the shared wall matters. Listen from the room adjoining the neighbor's side and ask whether any structural work has been done there.
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