459 Farson Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 459 Farson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 27 permits, 9 not closed, and 60 violations, 7 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 459 Farson 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Residential building permit May 2025Completed
Make safe permit to comply with case #cf-2021-080155:- for exterior repair of an existing structure as per engineer's report and plan. 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-2021-080155: 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.
- Electrical permit Dec 2024Completed
Fishing wire throughout for switches lighting and fixtures g.f.c.i smoke detectors outlets per nec code 2017
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 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. 1 - 60,000 btu's of heat 92 % furnace, 1-3ton coil, 1-3ton condenser. all duct work 6 regs. heater in basement condenser in yard (1) appliance. (6) register/diffusers.
- Electrical permit Oct 2023Completed
Replace 100 amp service panel box as per nec 2017
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Completed
Relocate kitchen sink
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Completed
Repair/replace md, ct & fai
- Residential building permit May 2023Completed
Renovations to indlucde new stairs.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2022Expired
Rear yard drain
- Plumbing permit Jun 2022Cancelled
Seal lateral - remove house trap and hermetically sealing the lateral by a cap or plug ."all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection" *rear yard*
- Residential building permit Nov 2021Expired
For the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure (to enclose stairs and landings only). details including size and location as shown on plans.
- Zoning permit Nov 2021Issued
For the removal and replacement of a front addition. size and location as shown on plans.
- Residential building permit Nov 2021Expired
Make safe permit to resolve case violation # cf-2021-080155 for the removal and replacement of a front addition. size and location as shown on plans. if field conditions vary contact the design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits are required for all other 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
2.7 mi
Austin Avenue Radiation Site (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Brownfield site
2,000 ft
Mt Hope Baptist Church and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,000 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. 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
750 ft
Rhoads James Sch (750 ft), Parkway West (1,350 ft), Middle Years Alternative (1,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.5 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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