483 Minerva Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 483 Minerva Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 14 permits, 3 not closed, and 8 violations, 4 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 483 Minerva Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Zoning permit Jul 2023Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant
- Electrical permit Oct 2021Completed
New 1600 amp service - 125 amp per unit and 400 amp for commercial unit, wire throughout the building as per nec 2017 and electrical plans, wire for new fire alam system as per 2016 nfpa72
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2021Completed
For the installation of a new hvac system including (15) 24,000 btu ductless splits ((1) in each apartment unit x15), 2-zone systems @ 2-ton each (15).each ductless split has an efficiency rating of 18 seer as per plans.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2021Completed
Installation of all interior supply and drain/waste/vent pipe to the listed fixtures per the 2018 philadelphia plumbing code. sizes and locations per plans.
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2021Completed
For installation of sprinkler wet system with 2" fire service line and 4" bfp per nfpa 13 and 13r to service the mix-used building as per approved plans. amendment to change backflow preventer to one with slow-closing valve.
- Commercial building permit Dec 2020Completed
For the erection of an addition and interior alterations to an existing historical structure. for use as (15) dwelling units with type b dwelling units at the 1st floor. separate permit required for mep and fire suppression work. all work shall be in accordance with historical commission approval. separate co required for vacant commercial space.
- Zoning permit Sep 2020Completed
For the demolition of existing buildings on the lot with exception of existing three-story historically designated masonry structure facing ridge avenue and for the erection of an addition at the rear to the existing building (size and location as shown on plans)
- Zoning permit Aug 2020Completed
For the relocation of lot lines to create one lot parcel a from two (2) existing lots (7620 ridge street & 485 minerva street). size and location as shown on plans.
- Demolition permit Jul 2020Completed
For the complete demolition of three 1-story structures and two 2-story structures using hand held devices only. streets department approval required for sidewalk closure prior to the start of work.
- Zoning/use permit Mar 2019Completed
For complete demolition of an existing structure. size and location as shown in application/plans. for use to vacant lot.
- Demolition permit Mar 2019Expired
Complete demolition of an existing detached two-story, wood single family dwelling and accessory attached garage by hand methods. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code. complete sidewalk closure required as reflected on approved site plan and in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate street closure permit required prior to start of work. any deviation will require an amended building permit.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2019Expired
Seal lateral-pa#20190151667"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Ridge Ave 76, 7731 Ridge Ave (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
2,500 ft
Ne Corner Eva Port Royal Ave To Summit. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
500 ft
Shawmont Sch (500 ft), Green Woods CS (3,150 ft), Saul W B Agricultural School (4,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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