46 Dearborn Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 46 Dearborn Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 29 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 14 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 46 Dearborn 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 14 open violations.
- Electrical permit Feb 2026Completed
(1) 20 amp circuit to 1st floor for single receptacle, (2) battery operated smokes, (1) battery operated co. (fishing only)
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Completed
3/4 water service
- General permit minor Apr 2023Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any 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.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
Replace three fixtures with underfloor piping - plumbing only - no remodeling
- General permit minor Jan 2023Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any 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.
- Electrical permit Apr 2022Completed
Switches , led lights , wiring , outlets and 100amp as per 2014
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
2 toilets. 1 shower 2 vanities 1 kitchen 1laundry 1water heater 1 hose bib
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2022Completed
Install 70,000 btu's, 92% gas up flow furnace, 2 ton condenser, 13 seer. and 10 registers according to the 2018 ppc.
- Residential building permit Feb 2022Completed
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 includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar is expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. engineer letter by james a. clancey is the only work approved for this permit. proposed interior alterations to include demolition and relocation of non-load bearing walls, new drywall, kitchen and bathroom renovations. no structural alterations proposed. no alterations of any kind approved in the basement.
- Residential building permit Dec 2021Completed
Make safe permit- for repair rear wall with 4"x 8" brick. close window to standard size. install steel lintel. pointing gaps in entire wall to resolve case #663721. 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 #663721.
- Residential building permit Jan 2021Expired
For new construction of a three (3) story wood-frame attached structure on reinforced concrete footings/foundations with a roof deck and roof deck access structure. for use as a single-family dwelling throughout. building shall be fully sprinklered (13d), separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems. *protection of right-of-way / pedestrians / adjacent properties required during all construction.* energy code compliance in accordance with 2015 iecc. prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party.
- Zoning permit Sep 2020Issued
For the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown on plan.
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
2.4 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: U Haul Ctr Chestnut Street, 4857 Chestnut St (1,500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,150 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
1,150 ft
West Philadelphia HS (1,150 ft), KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto CS (2,150 ft), The Workshop School (2,300 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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