329 Wharton Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 329 Wharton Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 32 permits, 10 not closed, and 50 violations, 1 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 329 Wharton 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
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit Sep 2026Issued
Residential service equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps with an increase in service size from 150 amp to 200 amp as per residential service equipment ez standard complete rewiring of the exiting house, service increase from 150 amp to 200 amp.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Issued
- approved plumbing work associated with an (addition or alteration) per ez permit standard for plumbing.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2026Issued
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. 60k btu 95% furnace, 2 ton ac, ductwork, and 16 diffusers
- Residential building permit Aug 2026Issued
For the interior renovation of an existing single family dwelling, to include the addition of a deck above the 2 story portion. details per plan.
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Issued
For the erection of a roof deck on an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in plans.
- General permit minor Jul 2026Issued
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closures. no demolition to fire rated assemblies.
- Residential building permit Jul 2025Issued
Existing 3-story masonry inside row house undergoing the installation of a lumber exterior roof deck at the 2nd floor rear roof. details as shown on the plan. size and location of the roof deck as shown on the approved zoning plan.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
Replace 3/4" water service
- Zoning permit Feb 2025Issued
For the erection of a roof deck above the second floor accessed by the third floor on an existing structure for use as a single-family dwelling; size and location as per plan.
- Residential building permit Sep 2023Completed
**make safe permit** for replacement of floor joist at first floor, installation of steel lintels, stucco exterior walls, and parging to comply with violation case #cf-2023-035091. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and shown on approved plans. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on the violations. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.
- Electrical permit Dec 2019Completed
Electrical: installation of a 4.55kw(dc) solar pv system consisting of 13 lg350q1c-a5 solar modules, 13 iq7+ microinverters as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit May 2018Completed
Main drain under basement floor & rainleader & laundry tub & washer standpipe the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
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
1.7 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (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: Pintos Atlantic Inc, 1317 S 3rd St (350 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,150 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 3 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
850 ft
Vare-Washington El Sch (850 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (1,750 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (1,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.3 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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