39 Dearborn Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 39 Dearborn Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 violations, 18 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 39 Dearborn 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 18 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2026Completed
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing
- Residential building permit Jun 2025Issued
For the erection of an attached 3-story structure with roof access structure for access to an occupiable roof deck. structure for use as single-family household living. the building is fully 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. separate permiits to be obtained for all other work. ** blower door testing shall be performed in accordance with astm e 779 or astm e 1827 by an approved third-party agency** **excavation permit required ** project includes underpinning**
- Electrical permit Dec 2024Completed
100 amp service, six 20 amp lines, replace gfci's, switches, outlets and fixtures. (fishing method only)
- Zoning permit Jul 2023Issued
Amendment approved as of 05/22/2025: for the changes in previously approved roof deck access structure dimensions. size and location as shown on amended plans. for the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown in the application/plan.
- Electrical permit Apr 2022Completed
Switches , led lights , wiring , outlets and 100amp as per 2014
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
2 toilets. 1 shower 2 vanities 1 kitchen 1laundry 1water heater 1 hose bib
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2022Completed
Install 70,000 btu's, 92% gas up flow furnace, 2 ton condenser, 13 seer. and 10 registers according to the 2018 ppc.
- Residential building permit Feb 2022Completed
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; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar is expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. engineer letter by james a. clancey is the only work approved for this permit. proposed interior alterations to include demolition and relocation of non-load bearing walls, new drywall, kitchen and bathroom renovations. no structural alterations proposed. no alterations of any kind approved in the basement.
- Residential building permit Dec 2021Completed
Make safe permit- for repair rear wall with 4"x 8" brick. close window to standard size. install steel lintel. pointing gaps in entire wall to resolve case #663721. 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 #663721.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Completed
Replace 30ft soil pipe in basement
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2021Expired
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - (supply & install new goodman gas furnace). for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Alteration permit Jun 2018Completed
Make safe permit- for repair rear wall with 4"x 8" brick. close window to standard size. install steel lintel. poing gaps in entire wall to resolve case #387582. 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 #387582.
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
2.4 mi
Austin Avenue Radiation Site (Deleted 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: U Haul Ctr Chestnut Street, 4857 Chestnut St (1,450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,050 ft
Enterprise Heights 4700 06 Market Street and 12 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
1,100 ft
West Philadelphia HS (1,100 ft), KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto CS (2,100 ft), The Workshop School (2,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.2 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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