520 Widener Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 520 Widener Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 14 permits, 1 not closed, and 5 violations.
- 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 520 Widener 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Mar 2025Completed
Installation of a 4.3kwdc solar photo-voltaic system, including solar modules, solar edge inverter, and racking equipment in accordance with attached ez standard
- General permit minor Mar 2025Expired
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 Feb 2024Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp curb-in.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2023Completed
Replace section of house drain, house trap and fresh air inlet.
- Plumbing permit May 2019Completed
Curb trap, main drain and fresh air inlet, installation will comply with philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Plumbing permit Apr 2019Completed
Underfloor plumbing for a toilet and vanity.the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Plumbing permit Mar 2018Completed
Install new waste lines to tub and vanity (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Plumbing permit Jan 2018Completed
3/4 water distribution. installations in accordance with 2004 ppc
- Plumbing permit Dec 2017Completed
Curb trap and fai pa20173522150(sfd)"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
- Plumbing permit Nov 2017Completed
Full water service pa20173130742(sfd) "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"
- Plumbing permit Oct 2015Completed
Curb trap, fai, & 40'0f sewer from sewer to street & into bsmt pa20152991648 self certification no longer accepted all trenches in excess of 5 ft must have approved shoring at the time of inspection.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2013Completed
Replace main drain from front of property to rear area drain, partial stack, laundry tub drain no sidewalk/concrete areas allowed on this permit
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
Toxic release facility
5,200 ft
Cardone Industries. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,300 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
Nearest public schools
450 ft
Lowell James R Sch (450 ft), Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS (2,900 ft), ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber CS (2,900 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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