45 Farson Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 45 Farson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 53 permits, 25 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 45 Farson 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
25 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Electrical permit Apr 2026Issued
Install 400 amp electrical service and 4 meter pack with proper grounding and bonding. install (1) 100 amp subpanel for house and (3) 125 amp subpanels for each of the other 3 dwelling units. install wiring, lighting, switches, and receptacle outlets. install interconnected smoke/co alarms according to the 2017 nec. install fire alarm system according to the 2016 nfpa 72 and per plans.
- Commercial building permit Mar 2026Issued
For legalization of the addition and level iii alteration to the existing structure for a four-dwelling unit. building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13r. separate permits required for mep & fp work.
- Zoning permit Nov 2025Issued
For a porch addition to an existing structure. size and location as shown on the plan
- Zoning permit Nov 2025Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Fire suppression permit Apr 2025Issued
Installation of an automatic fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13r with a fire department connection, backkflow prevention device and 2" service line, throughout a three (3) story structure. separate permit require for all plumbing work
- Electrical permit Apr 2025Completed
Install 400amp service/wire building as per submitted plans to include: outlets-switches-em/exit light fixtures--hard wired smoke alarms-utility circuits-fire alarm system . all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code. amendment: install service according to amended drawings (parallel 4/0 se cable)-2017 nec.
- Electrical permit Apr 2025Issued
Install new 400 amp service, new grounding systems, switches, outlets, lighting, and hard-wired smoke/co alarms as per 2017 nec. install new fire alarm system as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2025Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13r throughout the building to include 2" main fire service line with a 2" wilkins 950xlt2 backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Issued
Alterations to 4 dwelling building. installation of drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for 26 fixtures. all work performed in compliance with 2018 ppc and approved plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2025Issued
For the installation of appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. for use as previously approved. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Commercial building permit Jan 2025Issued
For partial demolition of one-story rear portion of building, level iii alterations and change in occupancy per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered with nfpa 13r. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
New construction of quadplex. exterior installation of 1-1/2 water distribution pipe, curb trap, fai, and main drain. interior drainage,waste,vent, and water supply for 30 fixtures. all work performed in compliance with 2018 ppc and approved plans.
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
2.5 mi
Austin Avenue Radiation Site (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 4806-4850 Market St, 4806-4850 Market St (1,300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,900 ft
Enterprise Heights 4700 06 Market Street and 12 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
1,000 ft
West Philadelphia HS (1,000 ft), KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto CS (1,900 ft), Parkway West (2,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.2 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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