396 Locust Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 396 Locust Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 34 permits, 8 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 396 Locust 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. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Expired
Install 3/4" backflow preventer
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2023Expired
For the installation of a new mechanical system including new mechanical appliances, registers and diffusers with associated duct work as per plans. **amended as of 7/16/2025 as per plans**
- Electrical permit May 2023Expired
Renovation to an existing single family, installing new lighting and outlets. reusing existing electrical service as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Expired
Amend revised plumbing per new architectural layout, plumbing connections and risers. renovation to an existing single family, install new plumbing fixtures, reusing existing sanitary stack, installing new hot water heaters 34 fixture total
- Residential building permit Feb 2023Expired
Interior renovations **amended plan to included interior re-configurations** **amendment 9/18/24** this amendment is for the proposed minor interior updates listed below 1st floor: • closet updated to laundry closet • kitchen layout included 2nd floor: • bedroom and bathrooms reconfigurations, elevator specs updated • closets addition 3rd floor: • bathroom tubs replaced by showers • closet addition • bedroom reconfiguration no structural or exterior changes.
- Electrical permit Nov 2022Completed
Install the following electrical upgrades for the courtyard: 30 circuit 100 amp 120/240 volt sub panel (2) 20 amp 120v circuits for landscape lighting (5) 20 amp gfci protected circuits 60 amp car charger circuit as per 2017 nec
- Residential building permit Aug 2022Completed
Construction of a rear courtyard with parking, fencing and alterations as per plans.
- Zoning permit Aug 2022Completed
For the partial demolition of an existing brick wall and the erection of an accessory structure for storage. size and location as shown on application/plan.
- Plumbing permit May 2021Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet, main drain into building, front rain conductor
- Electrical permit Oct 2020Completed
Install 600 amp service with (3) panels wiring throughout lights, switches, receptacles, smoke and carbon alarms, wiring for hvac and misc. equipment per 2017 nec (cc dist)
- General permit Sep 2020Completed
Shelter platform
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2020Completed
For the installation of a new hvac systems, associated duct work, ahu's, and sixty two (62) registers/diffusers as per approved plans. separate permit required for electrical, plumbing, fire suppression
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
2.1 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: Merchants Exchange, 130 S 3rd St (1,000 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,900 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,400 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 2 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
1,250 ft
McCall Gen George A Sch (1,250 ft), Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (1,400 ft), National Constitution Center HS (1,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.1 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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