536 Mifflin Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 536 Mifflin Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 55 permits, 16 not closed, and 60 violations, 11 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 536 Mifflin 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
16 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 11 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" water distribution pipe.
- Residential building permit Oct 2025Completed
Make safe permit to comply with case #cf-2024-025266 for the repair an existing structure as per engineer's report and plans. 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-2024-025266. 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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2025Issued
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. associated with cp-2023-003797:
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Completed
Replace 3/4" water service
- Plumbing permit Aug 2024Completed
5" house trap replacement w/ fai
- Residential building permit Aug 2024Expired
Make safe permit to comply case cf-2024-025266. all work to be done in accordance with the engineer’s report and approved plans. any work beyond the scope of the engineer's report require separate permit. 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.
- Zoning permit Jun 2024Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit May 2024Issued
Install 4 water closets, 4 lavatories, 4 shower/tubs, 3 hub drains, 3 kitchen sinks, 3 washing machine boxes, 1 ejector sump pump, 1 backwater valve and 3 hot water heater according to the 2018 ppc and per plans.
- Electrical permit May 2024Completed
Furnish and install all labor & material for the following scope of work: new 250 amp service with grounding 3 hot water heaters 3 a/c units 3 stoves 3 dryers 4 exhaust fans(venting by others) 56 surface lights 4 vanity lights (by owner) 7 outdoor wall sconces 6 ceiling lights 3 wr gfci 5 smoke/carbon alarms 7 smoke alarms 3 emergency lights with battery 1 exit sign with remote capable led lights 36 switches 119 receptacles installed as per 2017 nec install fire alarm panel, horn strobes, pull stations as per 2016 nfpa 72
- Commercial building permit Jan 2024Issued
For level iii alterations to include new partitions, fixtures, furnishings, finishes as per approved plans. separate permits required for mep work. amendment 7/8/25 for layout changes at 2nd & 3rd floor as per approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Completed
New piping with fixtures for 1 ks, 1 laundry sink, 2 wc, 2 lav, 1 tub/shower
- Electrical permit Jun 2023Completed
Wire throughout building for outlets switches lighting and fixtures g.f.c.i smoke detector per nec code 2017
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
1.6 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: Terri Pinto, 1703-13 S 7th St (1,050 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
700 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,200 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
1,350 ft
Southwark Sch (1,350 ft), Furness Horace HS (1,400 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (1,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.8 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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