462 West Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 462 West Lehigh Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 2 not closed, and 21 violations, 2 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 462 West Lehigh Avenue 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. 2 open violations.
- Electrical permit Jun 2019Issued
2 meters, 2 panels, outlets, reset light, switches, wiring (100 amp), per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Jun 2019Completed
Replacement only of 10 fixtures as per 2004 ppc
- Zoning/use permit May 2019Completed
For the erection of an accessory flat wall sign on an existing structure. (size and location as shown on the plan).sign accessory to a previously approved business and professional office on first floor in the same building with existing single family household living above.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2019Completed
Repair/replace curb stop, installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Commercial building permit Dec 2018Expired
Level iii interior alterations to first and second floors of mixed use building per approved plans **separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing & fire suppression**
- Electrical permit Jul 2017Completed
Installation of a solar pv system rated 4.38kw ac inverter power generated will be back feed at the main service panel
- Use permit May 2017Completed
For a business and professional office at first floor in the same building with existing single family household living above. no sign on this application.
- Administrative permit Sep 2012Completed
Install decorative balconies at 2nd and 3rd floors as part of permit #397932 balcony maximum projection 1'-0"
- Electrical permit Apr 2012Completed
Fire alarm- 7 smoke detectors, 3 pull stations, 2 horn strobes, 1 panel, 1 horn, 1 heat as per nfpa 72 (mixed use)
- Alteration permit Apr 2012Completed
Masonry front wall - remove existing front masonry wall. replace with new 8 inch masonry cmu on existing foundation. windows and door same location. new door opening for 36 inch door. flash roof to new front. vertical reinforcement every 24 inches. install returns into party walls for structural connection. stucco to finish. flash and seal roof. install 2 x 4 frame wall, r-19 insulation and sheetrock on interior front wall for finish. no other work allowed under this permit.
- Addition permit Feb 2012Completed
Erection of a 4'-6" x 16' open-sided roofed structure in the front of an existing single family dwelling. licensed contractor required.
- Zoning permit Jan 2012Completed
Erection of a 4'-6" x 16' open-sided roofed structure in the front of an existing single family dwelling.
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
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Hess 38204, 2550 N Second St (1,450 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
850 ft
2601 13 N 3rd Street and 11 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,700 ft
Leatex Chemical Co and 4 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
400 ft
DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS (400 ft), Pan American Academy CS (1,500 ft), Hartranft John F Sch (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.8 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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