6136 Chew Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 6136 Chew Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, 4 not closed, and 50 violations, 3 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 6136 Chew Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2022Expired
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances 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. (to install one central heating and a/c(3-ton)system and ductwork for a single family dwelling. hvac unit uses high efficiency w/powered air supply exhaust device. condensing unit is in rear yard. 8 diffusers).
- Residential building permit Feb 2022Expired
Ez permit standards alterations - for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. work in the basement or cellar is not included on the ez alt permit. complete stripping the interior of the first-floor front space. replace gwb of all partitions, interior walls, and ceilings of the 1st & 2nd floors. replace hardwood flooring. replace the windows with windows that have a u-factor n.t.e. 0.32 and no change in the size or locations of the openings, and exterior doors with the exterior door in the existing openings. replace interior doors. install new kitchen including cabinets, countertop, and floor tiles. 6) redo a full bathroom on the second floor including floor and walls tiles. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2022Expired
Replace without piping 1 tub, 1 vanity, 1 toilet and kitchen sink
- Electrical permit Feb 2022Expired
Install 200 amp service---replace outlets and switches--fishing as per nec
- Electrical permit Mar 2021Completed
Replace 200 amp panel only, 4 basement lights and ground electrical service. install 5 20amp kitchen circuits. fishing all lines.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2020Completed
Minor cosmetic update as per plans.
- Residential building permit Oct 2020Completed
Minor cosmetic update as per plans.
- Alteration permit Apr 2017Completed
Ez interior alterations. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. licensed contractor to be listed on permit. separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac. call inspector at district office at least 24 hours prior to start
- Plumbing permit Apr 2017Completed
Install pvc drain pipe and copper supply lines for toilet, bathtub, sink
- Plumbing permit Aug 2015Completed
Curb trap, fai & main drain pa20152220551 "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"
- Alteration permit Aug 2013Completed
For the installation of a new storefront window, two (2) roll-down security grills and an accessible exterior ramp, with new exterior masonry at store front window, interior finishing of floors, ceilings, and walls. (iebc 2009 compliance path--work area, level iii compliance.) separate permit required for installation of kitchen hood and fire suppression system.
- Electrical permit Jul 2013Completed
Replace 10 lights, 2 exit/combo and 15 gfci per 2008 nec (mixed use)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Jones Svc Ctr, 6141 Chew Ave (250 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,300 ft
Viz Manufacturing Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,050 ft
Roosevelt Theodore MS (1,050 ft), Emlen Eleanor C Sch (2,500 ft), Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary (2,850 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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