524 High Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 524 High Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 16 permits, 6 not closed, and 42 violations, 8 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 524 High Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- General permit minor Mar 2026Expired
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.
- General permit minor Nov 2024Expired
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.
- Zoning permit Feb 2023Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Aug 2021Completed
Main drain repair in rear yard ppc 2018
- Plumbing permit Jun 2019Completed
Replacing old drainage pipes for 2nd flr bathrm, 1 toilet, 1 vanity, 1 shower, also water lines 1/2" pex, adding 1 washing machine drain, 1 toilet, 1 vanity for powder rm, installation will comply with 2004 ppc
- Electrical permit May 2019Expired
Install new 200amp main breaker panel,rewire complete sfd with new recepts,switches,lights,fixtures,smokes and co detectors as per 2014 nec (nc district)
- Mechanical permit May 2019Completed
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 (1) 95k btu heater, 90% eff 4ton unit
- Alteration permit May 2019Completed
Ez permit stadard 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. 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 peformed in the basement or cellar)
- Electrical permit Jul 2016Completed
Install 200amp service, meter, panel, and grounding, rewire throughout with recepts,switches,lights,smokes/co detectors as per 2008 nec (north district)no low voltage included with this permit
- Plumbing permit Jun 2016Completed
2 wc 2 bath tub 2 sink 1 kitchen sink (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Jun 2016Completed
Ez permit standard 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.
- Mechanical permit Oct 2015Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
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
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Tague Lumber, 560 E High St (400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,850 ft
Viz Manufacturing Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,450 ft
Roosevelt Theodore MS (1,450 ft), Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary (2,850 ft), Emlen Eleanor C Sch (3,700 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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