6231 North Lambert Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 6231 North Lambert Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 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 6231 North Lambert 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Residential building permit May 2023Completed
For stair opening widened and new stairs, from 1st floor to basement level only. size and location as per plan. (separate permit require for any interior alterations)
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2023Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2023Completed
Fixture installation - installation of water supply piping to fixtures - installation of soil and waste piping from fixtures. types of fixtures: new drain & water lines to fixtures 1 roof drain, 2-toilets, 2-lavatories, 1-tub, 1-kitchen sink, 1-water heater. scope of work to include 1-washer
- Electrical permit Feb 2023Completed
100 amp service and rewire throughout with outlets, lights, switches, fixtures, smoke/co detectors as per 2017 nec.
- Residential building permit Aug 2022Completed
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 includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar is expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. this letter details the scope of repairs that are to be made at the property. the property is structurally safe for occupancy. there will be no structural changes done to the property. no basement work shall be performed at this property. the scope of the intended repairs shall be: • window replacement, in existing openings, with no size alterations. window trim to be repaired, as required. • installation of new 4” vinyl siding, gray, over existing stucco along front facade. • new layer stucco, over existing, where required. • new hardwood flooring throughout, over existing subfloor. damaged floor sheathing to be replaced with 3/4" t&g plywood sheathing, where required. • replacement of exterior doors, in existing openings, with no size alterations. door trim to be repaired as required. • new interior wood stud framing, for non-load bearing partition walls. • installation of 1/2" gwb drywall, for wall and ceiling coverings, throughout. • installation of floor tiles and wet walls in bathroom and laundry area, over existing subfloor. damaged floor sheathing to be replaced with 3/4" t&g plywood sheathing. • there will be no structural changes done to the property. • no basement work shall be performed at this property.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2020Expired
Replace rain leader
- General permit minor Dec 2020Expired
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 Dec 2019Expired
Ez permit re-roofing - for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Alteration permit Jul 2015Completed
Make safe permit - for removing deteriorated front porch roof and replace with like and kind materials to resolve case 487210. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case 487210.
- Electrical permit Jan 2013Completed
Electrical alterations (throughout) - 100amp electrical service, replace panel (20)circuit to (32)circuit 100amp, (2)20amp branch circuits, (1)15amp branch circuit and (3)110v smoke and/or combination smoke/co detectors - the installation will comply with the 2008 nec
- Alteration permit Dec 2012Completed
Install hot roof. replace downspouts 1/2 recovery board. install bargeboard mushroom vent.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2010Completed
Bathtub drain, lavatory drain, toilet replacement and kitchen sink trap
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sankofa Network, 6201 N 21st St (350 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,450 ft
Church Lane Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
Nearest public schools
200 ft
Imhotep Institute CHS (200 ft), Building 21 (1,500 ft), Prince Hall Sch (1,600 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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