38 Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 38 Maplewood Mall have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 5 permits, all closed, and 13 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 38 Maplewood Mall at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. No open violations.
- Alteration permit Apr 2016Completed
Exterior facade clean up and repair. repair and replace rooten wood fascia boards and trim as per attached drawing. remve pain from bricks and stone from front facade using attached specifications, peel away 7 - submit 2' x 2' sample area to phc for approval prior project. replace wissihickon schist as needed- submti sample of replacement to phc prior to installation. replace 30" fence on side of 24 maplewood mall- see attached specification. paint all trim at front facade, cornice, window trim.
- Alteration permit Apr 2016Completed
Exterior facade clean up and repair. repair and replace rooten wood fascia boards and trim as per attached drawing. remve pain from bricks and stone from front facade using attached specifications, peel away 7 - submit 2' x 2' sample area to phc for approval prior project. replace wissihickon schist as needed- submti sample of replacement to phc prior to installation. replace 30" fence on side of 24 maplewood mall- see attached specification. paint all trim at front facade, cornice, window trim.(sketches submitted on a/p #683929)
- Alteration permit Apr 2016Completed
Make safe permit - for repairing the damaged joists with like in-kind materials and replacing plywood with roofing on the side porch to resolve case #423417. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #423417.
- Use permit Oct 2015Completed
Use as commissary and catering service
- Use permit Aug 2015Completed
Use as a mixed use building
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Speedway 6789, 102-128 E Chelten Ave (1,100 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
150 ft
21 Maplewood Mall and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,450 ft
Viz Manufacturing Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,750 ft
Mastery CS-Pickett Campus (1,750 ft), Mastery CS John Wister Elementary (2,200 ft), Kelly John B Sch (3,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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