68 Palethorp Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 68 Palethorp Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 3 not closed, and 36 violations, 2 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 68 Palethorp 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. 2 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2026Completed
- all approved work performed in accordance with residential - ez bathroom & kitchen remodel
- Electrical permit Jul 2026Completed
Residential service equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps with no increase in service size including an emergency disconnect as per residential service equipment ez standard -ground fault recep + dedicated circuit -install bathroom wall fixture -exhaust fan ceiling -inspection -permit -new recep + circ -fishing wire thru wall per nec17
- Plumbing permit Aug 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. for interior/exterior plumbing to include 3/4" water service, [1]water closet, [1]lavatory, [1]shower/tub, [1]kitchen sink, [1]laundry sink, [1]water heater, and [2]hose bibbs as per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Electrical permit Jul 2020Expired
For electrical work of a existing single family dwelling to include [1] meter, switches , outles, wiring, panels 100 amp as per 2014 nec.
- Residential building permit Jul 2019Expired
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; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be peformed in the basement or cellar)
- Plumbing permit Feb 2019Completed
3/4" water service curb in pa20190531970 "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"
- Demolition permit Feb 2019Completed
Interior demo of non load bearing walls only no structual work on this permit..*no employees*
- Mechanical permit Jan 2011Completed
Remove & replaced 70,000 btu gas fired furnace, inclucing all necessary duct work 2 story dwelling.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2008Completed
Replace house trap
- Plumbing permit Jun 2008Completed
Replace lateral
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
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bros Getty, 144-146 W Roosevelt Blvd (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
2,250 ft
Cardone Industries and 6 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
1,850 ft
Olney HS (1,850 ft), Feltonville Intermediate School (2,000 ft), Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences (2,100 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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