502 Mountain Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 502 Mountain Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 31 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 violations, 15 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 502 Mountain Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 15 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2026Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp.
- Zoning permit Apr 2025Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Completed
Replace existing fixtures only (1) toilet (1) lav (1) tub repair.
- Electrical permit Dec 2021Completed
To partially rewire a single family with 15 recepts, 15 switches, & 20 lights on an existing 200 amp service as per 2014 nec
- Residential building permit Dec 2021Completed
To restore/repair fire damaged/affected roof assembly and interior wall finish in the existing single-family building as per plan. interior / exterior renovation only.
- Electrical permit Oct 2021Completed
Upgrade existing 100a service to 200a service. new service cable, new meter socket, and new service panel. as per nec 2014
- Demolition permit Sep 2021Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2021-091746. for the site improvement to be a complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. *add'l specs, 1 stucco c/w 1636 s 5th, top soil with erosion control mat and seed to be completed by 3rd party contractor
- Demolition permit Sep 2021Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2021-091828. for the site improvement to be complete demolition of sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. *add'l specs; 1 stucco c/w 1630 s. 5th, top soil with erosion mat and seed to be performed by 3rd party contractor
- Residential building permit Sep 2021Expired
Make safe permit to comply with case #704163 for structural repairs of the roof/wall/floor framing at the rear of the building. all work to be in accordance with construction plans and code bulletin pm-1801. a pa professional engineer is required to monitor work performed under this permit and upon completion of the repairs submit a sealed statement to the department that the structure has been made safe.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
Replace defective curb trap and fresh air inlet replace water service
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2019Completed
Ahvac - install 90% 72,000 btu gas furnace heat & 3-ton a/c unit and all related ductwork with 12 diffusers and the condenser mounted on a pad in the rear yard. (see bldg permit #965398)
- Electrical permit Sep 2019Completed
New 200amp service electrical rewire/devices as per 2014 nec
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.7 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Terri Pinto, 1703-13 S 7th St (750 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,750 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,800 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 3 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
1,000 ft
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (1,000 ft), Furness Horace HS (1,750 ft), Southwark Sch (1,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.0 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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