2839 Wharton Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2839 Wharton Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 5 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 2839 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2025Completed
Phdc wo 211279 attached - replace tub, toilet, lavatory and underfloor piping per ez standards
- General permit minor Sep 2025Expired
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 Apr 2025Issued
Replacement of 40 gal gas water heater
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2025Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2024-006355
- Electrical permit Dec 2024Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2024-006355
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2024Completed
For the installation of a one-inch combined fire/domestic water service and fire sprinkler system in accordance with approved plans, hydraulic calculations and nfpa 13d.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2024-006355
- Plumbing permit Aug 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2024-006355
- Plumbing permit Aug 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2024-006355
- Residential building permit Jul 2024Completed
For the erection of an attached two story structure for use as a single family household living. building to be 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. **a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 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.
- Zoning permit Jul 2024Completed
For the erection of a three-story attached structure (not to exceed 38 ft. in height). size and location per plans.
- Electrical permit Feb 2020Completed
Bring existing fire alarm up to code and in compliance w/ city fire code and nfpa 72. install fire horns in units and devices as per city approved plan.'17 nec.
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Georges Texaco, 3101 Grays Ferry Ave (1,100 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,300 ft
1543 South Dover Street Gray S Ferry Ah Site and 21 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,750 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
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
1,850 ft
Universal Alcorn CS (1,850 ft), Universal Audenried CS (2,300 ft), Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers (3,550 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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