523 Wharton Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 523 Wharton Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 41 permits, 2 not closed, and 16 violations, 1 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 523 Wharton 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Repair/replace curb trap & fai.
- Electrical permit Jul 2025Completed
20-amp indoor outlet for stair glide fishing
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Expired
Curb trap fresh air inlet
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2024Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. supply and install 1ea daikin 5mxs48 48,000 btu/hr 5 port outdoor condenser at rear roof. approximate elevation of 8 feet above rear concrete grade. supply and install daikin wall mounted mini splits as follows: first floor: 18,000 btu/hr second floor: 18,000 btu/hr third floor: 18,000 btu/hr supply and install up to 200 feet of copper line set to join condensers with indoor units supply and install pvc line hide on the outside of building and inside as needed to cover line sets startup and confirm proper operation of system
- Electrical permit Jun 2024Completed
Total wire sfd install switches, outlets, lights, gfci’s, smoke detectors as per nec 2017 install new 200 amp service (complete)
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Completed
Install drain lines and waterlines and set fixtures
- Residential building permit May 2024Completed
Ez permit standards alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab.no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Completed
1st floor toilet and sink, 3rd flt 3 piece bathroom toilet sink shower
- Electrical permit Feb 2023Completed
Demo of existing electric, installation of code-compliant switches and outlets, installation of code-compliant overhead 200amp service as per 2017 nec
- Residential building permit Feb 2023Completed
Renovations and for the erection of an addition with roof deck and roof deck access structure at the rear and above an existing attached structure
- Zoning permit Oct 2022Completed
For the erection of an addition with roof deck and roof deck access structure at the rear and above an existing attached structure. size and location as shown on plans.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Completed
Replace 3 fixtures without piping
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
Superfund site
1.9 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Pintos Atlantic Inc, 1317 S 3rd St (1,150 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,650 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
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Washington, George, School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
500 ft
Vare-Washington El Sch (500 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (1,150 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (1,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.2 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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