447 Durfor Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 447 Durfor Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 8 not closed, and 40 violations, 1 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 447 Durfor Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2024Completed
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. install 92% 60k btu furnace, 2 ton ac, ductwork, and 8 diffusers
- Electrical permit Apr 2024Issued
Install 200 amp electrical service with proper grounding and circuit breaker panel. rewire house throughout and install lighting, switches and receptacle outlets. install interconnected smoke alarm according to the 2017 nec.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Completed
Replace. 2-toilets, 2-lavatory, 1-tub/shower, 1-kitchen sink & 1-washer box.
- Residential building permit Jan 2024Issued
For partial demolition of rear portion and the erection of two story rear addition all as part of an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in the application / plan. *** no underpinning on this permit * separate permit require for any additional interior alteration, electrical, plumbing and mechanical ***
- Zoning permit Dec 2023Issued
For partial demolition of rear portion and the erection of two story rear addition as part of an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in the application / plan.
- Plumbing permit May 2023Expired
Replacement 5" curb trap fai
- Plumbing permit May 2023Completed
Replace curb trap, fai and drain line to house
- Electrical permit Apr 2022Completed
Install 200amp service, wiring throughout, install light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke detectors, grounding system as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Issued
Installation of plumbing drain and water lines for one bath, kitchen sink, laundry and water heater fixtures with piping.
- Residential building permit Mar 2022Issued
*homeowner is doing the work* ez permit standards alterations - for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. work in the basement or cellar is not included on the ez alt permit. installation of gwb on walls and ceilings; installation of new flooring; installation of partition walls 1st & 2nd floors; installation of smoke detectors and co alarms'; replacement of doors and windows with a u-factor n.t.e. 0.32 with no change in existing openings. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2022Expired
Replacement of 40 gas gal water heater as per ppc 2018
- General permit minor Jan 2022Completed
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). no work permitted in the basement. separate streets department permit required for 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. *homeowner is performing the work*
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.3 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Brownfield site
1,250 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,500 ft
Inolex Chemical Co 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
950 ft
Taggart John H Sch (950 ft), Sharswood George Sch (1,300 ft), Key Francis Scott Sch (1,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.6 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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