39 Farson Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 39 Farson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 39 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations, 9 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 Farson 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 9 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Completed
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace water heater.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Completed
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.
- Demolition permit Sep 2026Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2026-116019. for the complete demolition of a property as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: no sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 27 farson. erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front of property.
- Electrical permit Jul 2026Issued
Re-connect all existing circuits to new panel and breakers. add several 20 amp 120 volt circuits through out using the fishing method of wiring. residential service equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps with an increase in service size from 100 to 200 as per residential service equipment ez standard
- General permit minor Jul 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.
- General permit minor Jul 2025Completed
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.
- Electrical permit Jul 2024Completed
Install 400amp service, wiring throughout, install light fixtures, outlets, switches, 110 smoke alarms, grounding, emergency lights, exit signs, fire alarm system all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2024Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Completed
Multi family dwelling - 4 units: 4 kitchens, 4 laundry, 4 hwh, 2 h.bibs, 6 vanity, 6 toilets, 6 tubs exterior: new sewer, new house drain, curb traps, fresh air inlets, backyard drain, 1'' copper line for domestic water
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2024Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system throughout a three (3) story four (4) family dwelling to include a two (2) inch fire service line and a two (2) inch backflow preventer. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with nfpa 13r by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. if site conditions vary, contact design professional prior to start of work. see cp-2023-003895 for associated building permit.
- Site / utility permit Feb 2024Completed
Site / utility permit for cp-2023-003895 [amendment 4/18/2024: underpinning of adjacent foundations not applicable due to field conditions & removed from scope of work.]
- Zoning permit Feb 2024Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
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
2.5 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: 4806-4850 Market St, 4806-4850 Market St (1,200 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,800 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
850 ft
West Philadelphia HS (850 ft), KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto CS (1,850 ft), The Workshop School (2,050 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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