421 Emily Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 421 Emily Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 59 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 6 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 421 Emily Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Completed
Replacement of 40 gal gas water heater
- Plumbing permit Jul 2023Expired
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Electrical permit Mar 2022Completed
100amp 30ckt homeline service x1 circuit extension 15 amp gfci x1 as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Nov 2021Completed
Installing 10 fixtures
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2021Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (to put a 3 ton unit, btus 60000, no fire-rated assemblies, condenser in rear yard).
- Electrical permit Oct 2021Completed
Total rewire of sfd. all receptacles switches lighting dishwasher garbage disposal smoke detectors co2 detectors 200 amp service complete phone and cable as per nec 2014
- Residential building permit Jul 2021Completed
For interior alterations to an attached structure as per approved plan; for use single-family household living. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work* **underpinning is not part of this permit** *for an amendment to include installation of a 4" concrete slab in basement and replacement of floor joists at rear first & second floors per engineer letter and amended plan; no change in basement ceiling height *
- Residential building permit Jan 2021Completed
For the construction / alterations to install star bolts and helifix anchors throughout front exterior of structure. for a single family household living. as per plans.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2020Expired
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.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2020Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet, sewer ppc 2018
- Alteration permit Sep 2019Completed
Make safe permit- for the repair of front facade and foundation walls and installation of star bolts as per engineer's plans to resolve case 695765. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case 695765.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2019Completed
Replace curb trap fai
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.4 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Brownfield site
600 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,000 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 3 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
850 ft
Furness Horace HS (850 ft), Sharswood George Sch (1,850 ft), Southwark Sch (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.8 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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