609 Wharton Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 609 Wharton Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 22 permits, 9 not closed, and 14 violations, 7 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 609 Wharton Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Completed
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace 3/4" water service from the curb to the foundation wall.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2025Expired
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for mechanical work to include the installation as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. additional permits may be required.
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Expired
Rewire throughout and ground system as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Expired
Interior new fixtures with piping for 16 fixtures.
- Residential building permit Jan 2025Expired
For the erection of a two-story addition with roof deck accessed by a roof access structure above existing rear two-story portion, a third floor addition with deck, and courtyard with a change of occupancy to create a two-family dwelling (group r-3) within an existing structure as per approved plans. height nte 38 ft. existing building to be sprinklered. *2018 iebc review* *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work* **underpinning is not part of this permit**
- Zoning permit Jun 2024Issued
For the erection of an addition including a roof deck. for partial demolition to create a courtyard. size and location as shown on plans.
- Electrical permit Feb 2024Completed
Removal of knob and tube wiring, and fishing of new grounded wire through out most of the home. does not include the kitchen. also upgrading the existing service to a 200 amp service.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Completed
Replace existing 3/4" wdp
- Electrical permit Dec 2022Completed
Rewire throughout and ground system as per 2017 nec
- Commercial building permit Oct 2022Expired
For structural repair to the existing attached structure as per approved plans. separate permits for alteration work and certificate of occupancy. asbestos remediation required prior to start of other work.
- General permit minor Aug 2022Expired
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 Aug 2022Expired
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.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.9 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Pintos Atlantic Inc, 1317 S 3rd St (1,500 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,900 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
700 ft
Vare-Washington El Sch (700 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (1,050 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (1,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.2 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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