53 Warren Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 53 Warren Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 22 permits, 1 not closed, and 43 violations, 6 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 53 Warren Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2025Completed
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. drawing showing locations of condensers, sent by applicant, uploaded in "file notes". no mechanical equipment to be located at front of building, no work to front facade, no venting on front facade, as noted in applicant-submitted drawings(as per phc conditions). install 96% 100k btu furnace, 4 ton ac, new ductwork, and 16 registers
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2025Completed
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. drawing showing locations of condensers, sent by applicant, uploaded in "file notes". no mechanical equipment to be located at front of building, no work to front facade, no venting on front facade, as noted in applicant-submitted drawings(as per phc conditions). install 96% 100k btu furnace, 4 ton ac, new ductwork, and 16 registers
- Plumbing permit Sep 2025Completed
To install fixtures and pipes: 4 lavatories, 4 water closets, 4 showers/tubs, 1 kitchen sink, 1 hose bibs, 1 water heater & 2 other (1 washing machine & 1 dishwasher)
- Plumbing permit Sep 2025Completed
To install fixtures and pipes: 4 lavatories, 4 water closets, 4 showers/tubs, 1 kitchen sink, 1 hose bibs, 1 water heater & 2 other (1 washing machine & 1 dishwasher)
- Electrical permit Aug 2025Completed
New wire throughout, lighting, outlets, switches, smokes, and co's. 200 amp service. all work as per 2017 nec code.
- Electrical permit Aug 2025Completed
New wire throughout, lighting, outlets, switches, smokes, and co's. 200 amp service. all work as per 2017 nec code.
- Residential building permit Jul 2025Completed
For alterations to an existing single-family structure as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work*
- Residential building permit Jul 2025Completed
For interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. windows to be restored per philadelphia historic commission approval. no other work to the exterior.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2025Completed
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. (note: rooftop installations will require plans unless it has already been included on any approved alteration plans.
- Zoning permit Feb 2024Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Jan 2020Completed
Install house drain,stack,waste and water lines to 5-toilets,5-lavs,5-showers,1-washer,1-kitchen sink and 1-water heater.the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2018
- Electrical permit Jan 2020Completed
Total rewire/devices 200amp service all necessary bonding and grounding as per 2014 nec
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bob & Weezies Gas Sta, 3842 Lancaster Ave (1,450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
200 ft
Dupont Crescent Schuylkill River Dev Corp and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,700 ft
Ge Co Re Entry Sys Department and 1 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
350 ft
Powel Samuel Sch (350 ft), Science Leadership Academy MS (350 ft), McMichael Morton Sch (2,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.4 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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