438 Parlin Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 438 Parlin Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, all closed, and 24 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 438 Parlin Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. No open violations.
- General permit Sep 2021Completed
To address cf-2021-079880 for working without permits to rebuild retaining wall; for the removal and replacement of retaining wall next to driveway; no other work on this permit.
- Electrical permit Apr 2018Completed
Install 200amp service, grounding, run wires and install 15-6" recessed lighting fixtures, 15-surface lights smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as per 2008 nec (east district) sfd
- Plumbing permit Apr 2018Completed
Install waste and water lines for 2-showers and 2-laundries.the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Alteration permit Feb 2018Completed
Interior alterations to include install sheetrock and windows (in existing openings). applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. all necessary mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression permits to be obtained, as necessary.
- Zoning/use permit Dec 2014Completed
Addition of an office - duplex
- Alteration permit Mar 2014Completed
Repair and replace existing exterior balcony in kind, all floor joists; decking material, sub-flooring in interior to match existing no change in area.
- Electrical permit Dec 2010Completed
Existing 2 meters, install 3 gang meter box, existing 3 panels, connect one panel to the 3rd meter (house meter),install 16 outlets and 12 lights in basement as per 2008 nec (east dist)
- Use permit Jul 2010Completed
Creating 2 open air parking spaces - closing garage door openings.
- Alteration permit Jul 2010Completed
Alterations to basement area as per plans
- Mechanical permit Feb 2010Completed
Install payne (45,000btu, 80% furnace) replacement(sfd)
- Alteration permit Aug 2009Completed
Install siding on second floor
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Toxic release facility
700 ft
Sandmeyer Steel Co and 1 more within a mile. 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
2,050 ft
Loesche William H Sch (2,050 ft), Washington George HS (2,950 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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