54 Malta Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 54 Malta Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, 2 not closed, and 36 violations, 14 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 54 Malta 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 14 open violations.
- General permit minor Apr 2026Issued
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 Apr 2026Completed
Install new area drain at egress.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Install new area drain in egress.
- Electrical permit Feb 2026Completed
Changing the outside light device and replacing existing outside gfci outlet per nec. no new wires
- Electrical permit Feb 2026Completed
Changing the outside light device and replacing existing outside gfci outlet per nec. no new wires
- Residential building permit Oct 2025Completed
For the legalization of excavation for stairway to basement at front of existing single family attached building. no excavation in the basement.
- Residential building permit Oct 2025Completed
For the legalization of excavation only for stairway to basement at front of existing building. separate building permit required to legalize construction of stairway and alterations to existing building.details as swhon on the plans. no other work inlcuded.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Expired
Replacing 3/4" water distribution pipe
- Electrical permit Jan 2019Completed
Install 100 amp 30 circuit service and full grounding system per 2008 nec
- Plumbing permit Oct 2013Completed
Water service (curb in) footway only (sfd) pa20132911276
- Plumbing permit Jun 2011Completed
House drain replacement
- Plumbing permit May 2011Completed
House trap replacement
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
Superfund site
1.9 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (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: Stanton Whse, 1826-28 E Ontario St (1,300 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,250 ft
Purolite Llc and 13 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,250 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
1,200 ft
Sheridan Sch (1,200 ft), Community Academy of Philadelphia CS (1,650 ft), Webster Sch (2,350 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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