411 Mechanic Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 411 Mechanic Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, 3 not closed, and 12 violations, 4 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 411 Mechanic Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2024Completed
For the installation of hvac appliances, equipment, ductwork and registers/diffusers per ez permit standards and manufacturer's specifications.
- Electrical permit Sep 2023Completed
- service - new 200 arial - (1) zone gas heat, a/c, hot water heater - wire, install smokes & c/o detectors new to include (allowances): - (25) general outlets - (15) gfi protected outlets (kitchen, bathroom, basement) - (6) weatherproof outlets - dedicated power: - washer - dryer - dishwasher/disposal - range - microwave - refrigerator - sump pump - lighting: (wire & install, supplied by others) - (45) light locations - (3) exhaust fans - (30) switches - low voltage (ucl 10') - (5) tv locations - door bell as per nec 2017
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Completed
Amended to add the repair/replacement of ct and fai. install plumbing system 3 toilets, 3 lavs, 3 shower/tub, 1 kitchen, 1 laundry sink, 1 water heater, 1 hose bibb & 1 area drain
- Residential building permit Jun 2023Completed
For the erection of a 3-story rear addition to and existing structure to be used as a single-family dwelling, size and location as per plans. an engineer letter has stated that no special precautions required for the construction that impacts the adjacent property. any shoring for the adjacent structure must be per approved plan; an amendment will be required for any changes to the approved plans.
- Zoning permit May 2023Completed
For the erection of an addition at the rear of the existing semi-detached structure. size and location as shown in application/plans.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2023Completed
Renovations of bathrooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors, with a new stack and water and waste lines for 7 fixtures.
- Electrical permit Jan 2023Completed
Installation of 200 amp service and 40 circuit panel with a 200 amp meter socket with (2) ground rods and water ground and bonding as per 2017 nec
- Residential building permit Jan 2023Completed
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 but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations; including underpinning, excavation and removed of foundation slab. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. *contractor is a sole proprietor with no employees*
- General permit minor Oct 2022Expired
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 any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). no work permitted in the basement. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closures.
- Zoning permit Jan 2021Issued
For the erection of a three story detached structure that include a full basement with egress wells, a roof deck with roof access structure, and an attached interior parking garage. size and locations per plans.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2018Expired
Replace bathroom waste lines
- Electrical permit Oct 2016Completed
Replace 100a service, receptacle... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family 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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Viz Mfg Co, 335 E Price St (1,000 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,000 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
Nearest public schools
2,050 ft
Roosevelt Theodore MS (2,050 ft), Mastery CS John Wister Elementary (3,850 ft), Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary (3,900 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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