537 North 10th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 537 North 10th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 26 permits, all closed, and 41 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 537 North 10th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. 1 open violation.
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2021Completed
For the installation of a fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 2007, standard 13 to include a two (2)-inch diameter fire service line and a 2.5-inch diameter backflow prevention assembly.
- Electrical permit Dec 2020Completed
Install (1) 200 amp panel & feeder, (2) 150 amp panels & feeders, (1) 60 amp panel & feeder on the existing 400 amp service wire throughout lights, switches, receptacles, mechanical & hvac equipment, install a new fire alarm system throughout. as per the 2017 nec & 2016 nfpa-72.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2020Completed
To install 3 central heating and z/c systems and duct-work for a vacant commercial and 2-family dwelling: one is 2/5 ton (1,000 cfm) for vacant commercial, two is 3 ton (12,00 cfm) for 2-family hvac unit use high efficiency with powered air supply exhaust device. no chimney required. no penetration of unit wall. fire rated assembly proposed. 27 diffusers.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2019Completed
Replace house trap and fai-pa1#20193502521-"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"
- Plumbing permit Jan 2019Completed
To install fixtures and pipes in the whole building 2tub/showers 3 water closets 3 lavs 2 kitchen sinks 1 hand sink
- Commercial building permit Aug 2018Completed
For the erection of an addition (3rd floor and roof deck) to an existing attached structure. for use as vacant commercial space on the front first floor (separate use permit required prior to occupancy), with two-family household living at rear first floor and above. structure fully sprinklered per nfpa 13 (required per ibc t-705.8). separate permit required for plumbing, mechanical, electrical and fire suppression. a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 10 feet of building façade in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate building and/or streets department permits are required.
- Zoning/use permit Jan 2018Completed
To address l&i case #577366 for new use without use permit; for the erection of an addition, with a roof deck above the rear second story roof, accessed from the rear third floor, to an existing attached structure, size and location as shown on plan/application. for use as vacant commercial space on the front first floor (separate use permit required prior to occupancy), with two-family household living at rear first floor and above; no signs on this permit.
- Electrical permit Feb 2014Completed
Security system control panel & keypad (mixed use)
- Demolition permit May 2013Completed
Interior demolition, non-load bearing partitions only(commercial)
- Use permit Apr 2012Completed
Use space as 1st floor sale of police equipment and 2nd & 3rd floor apts.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2009Completed
Replace water distribution line
- Electrical permit Nov 2008Completed
Install fb32 facp, annunciator, (7) smoke detectors, (2) pull stations, (4) horn/strobes, (1) strobe, as per nfpa-72 (cc district)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fed Express, 820 Spring Garden St (650 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
400 ft
Reading Viaduct and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,250 ft
National Chemical Laboratories Inc and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Philadelphia Wholesales Drug Company Building and 1 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
650 ft
138 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
1,250 ft
Spring Garden Sch (1,250 ft), Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS (1,250 ft), Parkway Center City Middle College (1,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.7 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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