42 Wakefield Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 42 Wakefield Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 permits, all closed, and 60 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 42 Wakefield 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
Every permit on file is closed out. 4 open violations.
- Fire suppression permit May 2026Completed
Install new fire suppression system and 1” combined service in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout the entire building. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2026Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2025-011601
- Electrical permit Apr 2026Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2025-011601
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2025-011601
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2025-011601
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2025-011601
- Residential building permit Mar 2026Completed
For the new construction of a two (2) story attached building for the use of single family (r3 occupancy) dwelling. building to be fully sprinklered per min. 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 permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Zoning permit Sep 2025Completed
For erection of a new two (2) story attached structure. to be used as a single-family dwelling. size and location as shown on the application/plan. amendment #1 amend to increase the gross floor area of the proposed new two (2) story attached structure as per amended plan. amendment #2 amend to decrease the gross floor area (652 sq. ft. to 632 sq. ft.) of the proposed new two (2) story attached structure. size and location as shown on the amended plan/application.
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
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Freedom Square Lower Germantown, 29 E Wister St (950 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,700 ft
Penn Garden and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,250 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
500 ft
Mastery CS John Wister Elementary (500 ft), Fitler Academics Plus (2,500 ft), Kelly John B Sch (3,450 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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