320 Mercy Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 320 Mercy Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 36 permits, 3 not closed, and 7 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 320 Mercy 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2026Completed
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. repair/replace ct & fai.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2026Completed
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace ct, fai, md & 3/4" water service.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
Replace tub/shower with acrylic base & acrylic walls. replace fixtures & the valve.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
Replacing house trap and freshair inlet
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Completed
Replace curb trap and fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp
- Residential building permit Dec 2021Expired
For installation of three (3) starbolt anchors as per approved plan.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2021Completed
Replacement of 40 gallon gas water heater ppc 2018
- Electrical permit Oct 2019Issued
Replace 100amp panel install washer line replace pull chain fix as per 2014 nec
- Electrical permit May 2019Completed
Install and wire outside lights, exhaust fans, fixtures, devices, smoke, carbon, tv, install and wire new 20 circuit 100 amp panel, ground service as per 2014 nec, existing 100 amp service and meter to remain
- Plumbing permit May 2019Completed
Install stack,waste and water lines for 1-water closet,1-lav,1-tub,1-kitchen sink and 1-washer.the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004 - the installation does not include garbage disposal or dishwasher
- Alteration permit Apr 2019Completed
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; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be peformed in the basement or cellar).
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
Superfund site
1.3 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Grant Paper Co, 1901 S Water St (1,350 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,250 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,650 ft
Inolex Chemical Co and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Furness, Horace, Junior High 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
550 ft
Furness Horace HS (550 ft), Sharswood George Sch (1,350 ft), Taggart John H Sch (2,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.9 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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