414 Saunders Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 414 Saunders Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 4 not closed, and 31 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 414 Saunders Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Zoning permit Sep 2024Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant
- Electrical permit Feb 2023Completed
New bathroom location requires new 20 amp gfci & a dual exhaust fan w light controlled by a motion detector as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Feb 2023Completed
1 water closet; 1 lav; 1 service sink; 1 water fountain
- Commercial building permit Dec 2022Completed
For level ii alterations an existing attached structure. for use as community center with previously approved uses above in an existing structure. alterations to include the erection of partition walls and doors, provide finishes/furnishings, with accessibility improvments throughout to make toilet rooms compliant with codes. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. **********separate permits required for mechanical & electrical work********* community center in an existing structure with previously approved uses above in an existing structure
- Zoning permit Jun 2022Issued
Public, civic, and institutional - community center
- Administrative permit Nov 2021Completed
Certificate of occupancy only for a radio,television and recording services at the part of 1st floor as per approved plans. no work permited under this permit.
- Zoning permit Aug 2021Issued
Radio, television, and recording services
- Commercial building permit Jul 2021Completed
For the installation of new exterior steps and ramp at the front of the existing building.
- General permit minor Nov 2020Completed
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.
- Use permit Oct 2016Completed
Use to artist studio/gallery in tenant space 3848
- Electrical permit Aug 2015Completed
New 200amp servcie (sfd)west district
- Administrative permit Jul 2015Completed
Temporary certificate of occupancy
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Former Toney Miller Svc Sta, 3917-27 Lancaster Ave (550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,400 ft
Dupont Crescent Schuylkill River Dev Corp and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,200 ft
Ge Co Re Entry Sys Department. 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
1,800 ft
Powel Samuel Sch (1,800 ft), Science Leadership Academy MS (1,800 ft), McMichael Morton Sch (2,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.5 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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