519 Snyder Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 519 Snyder Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 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 519 Snyder Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Completed
Repair/replace ct, fai & md.
- Zoning permit Nov 2022Issued
Limited lodging
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2022Completed
For the installation of mechanical systems in compliance with ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2022Completed
For the installation of house drains, curb traps, and fresh air inlets in accordance with 2018 ppc.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2022Completed
Installation of one-inch water distribution in accordance with 2018 ppc.
- Electrical permit Dec 2021Completed
Install a 200 amp electrical service. wire throughout a new single family dwelling: switches, lights, receptacles, tv's, phones, and interconnected smoke/co detectors as per 2014 nec.
- Fire suppression permit Dec 2021Completed
For the installation of a sprinkler system per nfpa 13d with 1-inch combined service line as per approved plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2021Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. (install new 95% heater 80,000 btu install 1 - 3 1/2 ton outdoor a/c condensor 42,000 btu).
- Electrical permit Feb 2021Completed
Wiring of newly framed home all wiring to be done in romex new circuits for kitchen all new hardwired smokes throughout new 200 amp service to be installed as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Feb 2021Completed
Installing 11 fixtures and 1 washer machine installing 1" water service, 5" curb trap, 4" main drain & 4" fresh air inlet
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2021Completed
For the instalation of a nfpa 13d fire supression system for a residential occupancy serviced by a one inch fire service line with a water meter assembly. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. fire suppression system to be installed in accordance with nfpa 13d standard
- Residential building permit Jan 2021Completed
For the erection of a three (3) story attached structure as per approved plans. for use as single family dwelling. structure to be fully sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13d minimum. **separate permits required for mep and fire suppression work.** **2015 irc**
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.5 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: Walt Whitman Bridge, Drpa Administration Building (1,650 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
100 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,550 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
1,400 ft
Furness Horace HS (1,400 ft), Key Francis Scott Sch (1,550 ft), Southwark Sch (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.7 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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