636 Emily Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 636 Emily Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations, 14 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 636 Emily 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 14 open violations.
- Residential building permit Oct 2026Amendment ready for issue
For the erection of vertical additions to include walkout roof deck at third floor level of to an existing attached single -family structure as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work* amendment #1 amend to sister existing first- and third-floor joists as per amended plan.
- Zoning permit May 2026Issued
For the erection of vertical additions to include walkout roof deck at third floor level of an attached building. size and location as shown in application/plans
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Expired
1 full bath 1 kitchen sink replace 4 fixtures
- Residential building permit Jul 2025Expired
For alterations to a single family dwelling property 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 but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab. ***no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.*** separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing.
- Electrical permit Jun 2025Issued
Install 200 amp electrical service, meter socket and circuit breaker panel with proper grounding and bonding. rewire house throughout and install lighting, switches and receptacle outlets. install 120 volts interconnected smoke and co alarms all work to be done according to the 2017 nec. ************************* fishing wires only ***************************************
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Completed
Install sanitary and storm md, ct, fai & 1-1/2" wdp.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2023Completed
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. install one (1) hvac system. 90% plus 80,000 btu furnace, 3.5 ton coil, 3.5 ton ac condenser, ductwork, and 10 diffusers. condenser in the back yard.
- Electrical permit Apr 2023Completed
Rewire house to nec 2017 code, wire livingroom, kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms and basement,
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
Install piping and finish for the following fixtures 1st fl- kitchen sink 2nd fl- toilet, tub, lav, laundry 3rd fl- toilet, shower, 2 lavs hot water heater 10 total fixtures
- Residential building permit Apr 2023Issued
Interior renovations only of an existing single family attached structure, details as shown on plan. no structural work included.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2023Completed
Installation of an hvac system for a new construction mixed use building as per approved plans. *2018 imc review*
- Residential building permit Mar 2023Completed
Make safe permit- to make safe as per submitted plans and as per engineer's report to install star-bolt connection to resolve case #cf-2023-012863. 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 #cf-2023-012863. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion."
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
1.6 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Terri Pinto, 1703-13 S 7th 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
Brownfield site
450 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
1,200 ft
Southwark Sch (1,200 ft), Key Francis Scott Sch (1,350 ft), Furness Horace HS (1,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.7 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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