438 Manton Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 438 Manton Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 51 permits, 8 not closed, and 14 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 438 Manton 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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2026Issued
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. replace existing furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Completed
Approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing replace underfloor plumbing in 2nd floor bathroom with fixture replacement of (1) shower (1) toilet (1) lav with pipe replacement
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Issued
- all approved work performed in accordance with residential - ez bathroom & kitchen remodel.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2024Expired
Bryant 15.2-seer2 3-ton single-stage air conditioner bryant 96% nat. gas two-stage variable speed 80k btu gas furnace bryant evaporator coil no diffusers or ductwork is being installed replace of like and kind
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2024Expired
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. replace existing furnace & condenser only, in like and kind, with bryant 96% 80k btu gas furnace & bryant 2.5-ton single-stage air conditioner no diffusers or ductwork being installed
- Electrical permit Jan 2024Completed
Installing a 100amp sub-panel replacing various defective switches,fixtures,etc> installing (6) 15/20amp circuits (all fishing & surface mount) as per nec 2017
- Electrical permit Aug 2023Completed
Replacement of 200 amps service. full house re wire according to nec 2017
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2023Completed
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. installation of two new goodman systems with ductwork. 2 ton a/c and coil, 60,000btu furnace each, 16 supply registers and 3 return registers.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2023Completed
2 1/2 bath new manifold stack
- Residential building permit Jul 2023Completed
For the erection of a rear addition and the addition of a roof deck with a roof access structure. interior alterations and structural modifications throughout per plans. structural removal not to exceed 2/3rds of the existing structural members. size and locations per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only.
- Zoning permit Dec 2022Completed
For the partial demolition of an existing attached structure and the erection of an addition including a roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown on application/plan.
- Electrical permit Oct 2022Expired
Replacement of 200 amps service, 40 outlets, 30 lights, 12 switches and 5 smoke detectors. as per nec 2014
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
1.8 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Pintos Atlantic Inc, 1317 S 3rd St (950 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,600 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
Historic listing nearby
250 ft
Washington, George, School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
350 ft
Vare-Washington El Sch (350 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (1,450 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (1,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.3 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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