612 Wharton Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 612 Wharton Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 12 not closed, and 33 violations, 8 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 612 Wharton Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
12 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- 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.
- General permit minor Apr 2025Completed
Ez masonry façade standards – for replacing or altering a non-load bearing wall on one family dwellings without submitting plans by meeting the conditions and construction requirements. ez masonry facade replacement. to replace existing 3 story masonry facade with 4" brick and 4" cmu block per ez masonry facade standard
- 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**
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Completed
Repair3/4" 1/2 water service on the curb in
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
Replace 5" sanitary curb trap and fresh air inlet.
- 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 Mar 2024Completed
Install 200 amp electrical service with proper grounding and circuit breaker panel. rewire house throughout and install lighting, switches and receptacle outlets. install interconnected smoke and co alarms according to the 2017 nec.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
All new interior plumbing for 10 fixtures
- Plumbing permit Jan 2024Completed
Repair/replace md, ct & fai
- Site / utility permit Dec 2023Completed
For excavation related to residential building permit rp-2023-005502.
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
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
2,850 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
750 ft
Vare-Washington El Sch (750 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (950 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (1,600 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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