527 Porter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 527 Porter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 14 permits, 2 not closed, and 22 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 527 Porter 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.
- 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.
- Electrical permit Aug 2024Completed
Replace lighting, switches and receptacle outlets according to the 2017 nec.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Install plumbing fixtures for 2 1/2 bathrooms, 1 kitchen sink, 1 washer, 1 water heater.
- Residential building permit Jul 2024Completed
For exterior and interior alterations throughout an existing structure used for single family household living; size and locations as per application/plan. **amendment 2/5/25** addition is no longer in the approved scope of work. work limited to interior alterations througout as per amended plan.
- Zoning permit Apr 2024Issued
Erection of a rear addition to an existing single family attached structure, size and location as shown on the plan.
- General permit minor Aug 2023Completed
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition of non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. remove drywall and kitchen cabinets as per ez demo standard.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2021Completed
Install shower, toilet and vanity install piping to fixtures
- Residential building permit Aug 2021Expired
Ez residential alterations standards permit - sfd property 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 any modifications 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. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing. this permit is for the alterations approved by the phdc as per work order number: 154865 - second floor bathroom remodel and enlarging door, installing ground fault receptacle circuit, exhaust fan, medicine cabinet & light for philadelphia housing development corporation (phdc) for the amp repair program. (amp)
- Electrical permit Jul 2021Completed
Distribution panel, 32 circuit capacity remove wall or floor material (fishing) as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Feb 2017Completed
Replacement of existing 5" lateral, curb trap, fresh air inlet and house drain-pa1#20170341084-"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"
- Alteration permit Aug 2016Completed
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. interior painting, flooring, kitchen cabinets installtion counter top installation. (all work to be performed by homeowner)
- Alteration permit Nov 2013Completed
Install angle iron over over window. reapir brickwork over top of window. permit application in response to unsafe violations. to comply violation, completed work is to be inspected and approved as an appropriate repair to each violation. no engineer's report submitted. licensed contractor to assume responsibility of work. no other work this permit. separate permits required for renovation.
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
1.3 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted 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: Exxon Rs 2 2720, 435 Oregon Ave (1,150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,950 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,100 ft
Inolex Chemical Co and 4 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
700 ft
Taggart John H Sch (700 ft), Key Francis Scott Sch (1,500 ft), Sharswood George Sch (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.5 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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