439 Wallace Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 439 Wallace Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 3 not closed, and 12 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 439 Wallace Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Commercial building permit Dec 2024Completed
Make safe permit to comply with case #cf-2023-030757- for the removal of the water tower. 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 #cf-2023-030757. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.
- Sign permit Mar 2019Completed
For the erection of one (1) double-face, non-illuminated projecting sign. size and location as shown on application / plans. sign accessory to computer repair company (maintenance and repair of consumer goods).
- Zoning/use permit Feb 2019Completed
For the erection of one (1) double-face projecting sign. sign accessory to a computer repair company (maintenance and repair of consumer goods).
- Electrical permit Nov 2018Completed
Install 200 amp main service-install 40 circuit main breaker panel. install all wiring throughout single family dwelling as per 2008 nec. install phone and cable tv wiring throughout.
- Electrical permit Nov 2018Completed
Install 200 amp main service-install 40 circuit main breaker panel. install all wiring throughout single family dwelling as per 2008 nec. install phone and cable tv wiring throughout.
- Electrical permit Nov 2018Completed
Install 200 amp main service-install 40 circuit main breaker panel. install all wiring throughout single family dwelling as per 2008 nec. install phone and cable tv wiring throughout.
- Mechanical permit May 2016Completed
Install sealed direct vent gas fire place as per submitted manufacturer's specifications
- Administrative permit Mar 2016Completed
Amend permit #564252 to reflect changes to the originally approved plan.
- Electrical permit Dec 2015Completed
New construction: complete wiring throughout w/200a service: 30- lights, 40- outlets, 8- gfi's, 8- smoke detectors w/battery back-up, 30- switches, 30a, 240v a/c line... work in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Electrical permit Dec 2015Completed
New construction: complete wiring throughout w/200a service: 30- lights, 40- outlets, 8- gfi's, 8- smoke detectors w/battery back-up, 30- switches, 30a, 240v a/c line... work in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Electrical permit Dec 2015Completed
New construction: complete wiring throughout w/200a service: 30- lights, 40- outlets, 8- gfi's, 8- smoke detectors w/battery back-up, 30- switches, 30a, 240v a/c line... work in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Electrical permit Dec 2015Completed
New construction: complete wiring throughout w/200a service: 30- lights, 40- outlets, 8- gfi's, 8- smoke detectors w/battery back-up, 30- switches, 30a, 240v a/c line... work in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.9 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: C & Rs Sunoco, 401 Spring Garden St (650 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
850 ft
700 704 N Third Street and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,450 ft
American Freight Warehousing Co and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
0 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
750 ft
Kearny Gen Philip Sch (750 ft), Young Scholars CS (2,000 ft), Bodine William W HS (2,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.0 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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