526 Mercy Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 526 Mercy Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations, 4 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 526 Mercy Street 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Residential building permit Jul 2026Issued
In accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. make safe permit - for the repair of exterior wall as per plan and engineer’s report to resolve case #cf-2021-058362. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2021-058362.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Completed
Repair/replace ct, fai & md.
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Issued
Limited lodging
- Zoning permit Jun 2024Issued
Limited lodging; residential - household living - single-family
- Zoning permit Nov 2022Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Jul 2022Completed
Erection of a 3 story single family dwelling with roof deck and pilot house
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2022Completed
Erection of a 3 story single family dwelling with roof deck and pilot house
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
Erection of a 3 story single family dwelling with roof deck and pilot house
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
Erection of a 3 story single family dwelling with roof deck and pilot house
- Electrical permit Mar 2022Completed
Install 200 amp service 40 circuits, wire throughout 3 story install decora devices, switches, receptacles, smokes, 4'' led lights and arc breakers according to nec 2014
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2022Completed
For the installation of mechanical systems in compliance with ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances.
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2022Completed
Install new fire suppression system and 1" combined service in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout the entire building. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
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 (1,600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
50 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
1,450 ft
Furness Horace HS (1,450 ft), Key Francis Scott Sch (1,550 ft), Southwark Sch (1,700 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
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