532 Johnston Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 532 Johnston Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 14 permits, 6 not closed, and 27 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 532 Johnston 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit May 2023Expired
New plumbing for 1 1/2 bath and 1 kitchen sink 6 fixtures
- Demolition permit May 2023Expired
**make safe permit** for the complete demolition of the existing two (2) story attached masonry structure to comply with violation case # cf-2022-122009. demolition to be done by hand and with hand tools only. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan and such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code. any deviation will require an amended building permit. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. 21 day posting & notice waived per a-303.2 & demolition start date to be in accordance with a-302.2.3 #1. * a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. * newly exposed walls to be treated * foundations and slab to be removed in accordance with b-3303.12 and site backfilled in accordance with b-3303.4.1 of the philadelphia building code. **protection of adjacent structure to be maintained during demolition activities. special inspections of structural stability of adjacent structure to be performed in accordance with approved monitoring plan.**
- Zoning permit Mar 2023Issued
For the complete demolition of the existing attached structure (more than two-thirds of the existing framing).
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Expired
Lateral seal in footway
- Zoning permit Feb 2023Issued
Limited lodging
- Residential building permit Aug 2022Expired
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. 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; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). no work permitted in the basement. *separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing.* homeowner is performing the work. (to comply case # cf-2022-082976)
- Plumbing permit Jul 2014Completed
Ct & fai pa20141701147(sfd)"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"
- Zoning permit May 2013Completed
Construct wood deck in rear of sfd, replace door, concrete pad
- Alteration permit May 2013Completed
Install 10ft x 18ft deck in rear yard. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for decks, dated february 2007. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and the imposition of further penalties.
- Alteration permit Aug 2011Completed
Reopen previously sealed garage door opening. remove existing brick and install a garage door.
- Mechanical permit Aug 2011Completed
Install new 90,000 gas heating and 2.5 ton a.c with ductwork for sfd.
- Alteration permit Aug 2011Completed
Ez alterations - alterations to non-load bearing partitions, floor, wall, and ceiling coverings only. replace doors and windows in existing openings. electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work will require additional permits. call the inspector prior to starting work.
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
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 (850 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,650 ft
Oscar Mayer Foods Corp 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
1,550 ft
Mastery CS -Thomas Campus (1,550 ft), Taggart John H Sch (1,600 ft), Fell D Newlin Sch (1,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.2 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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