532 West Cornwall Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 532 West Cornwall Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 26 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations, 22 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 West Cornwall Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 22 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Completed
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace 3/4" water service curb in..
- Plumbing permit Dec 2025Issued
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2025Completed
Curb trap fai partial main
- Electrical permit Apr 2025Completed
Replacement of water damaged 100 amp service, panel, meter socket and service wire per nec
- Plumbing permit Dec 2022Expired
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp
- Residential building permit Mar 2022Expired
Make safe permit to address l&i unsafe case 690246 for tree growing out of side bearing wall near roof line by reconstructing rear single-story portion, as per plans, and l&i code bulletin no. pm-1801; no other work on this permit that does not specifically address case 690246.
- General permit minor Jul 2021Expired
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.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2020Completed
Replace curb trap fai and main drain, rainleader cesspool, soil pipe ppc 2018
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2020Completed
Install 70,000 btu gas heater
- General permit minor Dec 2020Expired
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 May 2019Expired
Ez exterior wall coverings- for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.(homeowner to perform all work)
- Demolition permit Jan 2019Completed
For the complete demo of a vacant sfd as part of the city of philadelphia dept. of licenses & inspections demolition program. additional specs:2 stucco c/w 531 & 535 w westmoreland st. remove all vegetation.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Brownfield site
1,200 ft
Delco Metals and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,300 ft
Accurate Electro Plating Inc and 6 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
450 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
1,000 ft
Munoz-Marin Luis (1,000 ft), Potter-Thomas Sch (1,750 ft), Laboratory CS (1,750 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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