542 Winton Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 542 Winton Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 24 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 542 Winton 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
24 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 11 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2026Issued
For a mechanical system alteration to accommodate an existing structure. equipment to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. **all work to be done per approved plans.** if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. **imc 2021**
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2026Issued
For a mechanical system alteration to accommodate an existing structure changed to a multi-family household living. equipment to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. **all work to be done per approved plans.** if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. **imc 2018**
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2026Issued
Installation of hvac system for a three-family dwelling in an existing building as per approved plans. *2018 imc review*
- Electrical permit Aug 2026Issued
Electrical permit for combo cp-2025-005800
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2026Issued
For the installation of fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout the building to include 2" main fire service line with 2-inch wilkins 950xlt2 backflow preventer and automatic fire suppression system. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work.
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2026Issued
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system throughout a three (3) family dwelling to include a two (2) inch fire service line and a two (2) inch backflow preventer. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with nfpa 13 by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. see cp-2025-005800 for associated building permit.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Issued
Alterations to triplex. interior installation of drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for listed fixtures. venting to be designed and installed in accordance with section 919 philadelphia single stack vent system. all work to be installed in strict compliance with 2018 ppc and approved plans
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2026Issued
To install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout the building to include 2" main fire service line with 2" wilkins 950xlt2 backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Commercial building permit Mar 2026Issued
For level iii alterations to an existing commercial building for use as an apartment building with three (3) dwelling units (r-2 occupancy), alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings throughout. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Issued
Alterations to existing triplex. interior installation of drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for listed fixtures. venting to be designed and installed in accordance with section 919 philadelphia single stack vent system. all work to be installed in strict compliance with 2018 ppc and approved plans
- Plumbing permit Jan 2026Issued
Installation of sewer, sanitary and water supply piping to fixture unites:3-water closet 3-lavatory sink, 3-shower, 3-kitchen sink, 3-laundry sink, 3- water heater, 1-aria drain, 2-house bib.
- Commercial building permit Dec 2025Issued
For level iii alterations to an existing commercial building for use as an apartment building with three (3) dwelling units (r-2 occupancy), alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvements throughout. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
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
1.5 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: Walt Whitman Bridge, Drpa Administration Building (1,500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
500 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,850 ft
Inolex Chemical Co 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
1,250 ft
Key Francis Scott Sch (1,250 ft), Furness Horace HS (1,700 ft), Taggart John H Sch (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.6 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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