7157 Georgian Road, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 7157 Georgian Road have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, 4 not closed, and 27 violations, 4 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 7157 Georgian Road 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
Repair/replace sanitary and storm ct, fai & md.
- Electrical permit Mar 2023Completed
Install gfi and fixture. fishing wire through walls only nec17
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Completed
Per phdc work order- demo existing 2nd floor bathroom. replace plumbing fixtures- shower, toilet and vanity
- Residential building permit Mar 2023Expired
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 are 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. *no basement alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* *no structural alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* second floor bathroom. work order # 177155 per phdc work order- demo existing 2nd floor bathroom. install 3/4" drywall, 1/4" underlayment and vinyl tile. replace plumbing fixtures- shower, toilet and vanity no basement work no structural changes
- Residential building permit Nov 2022Expired
Ez permit standards alterations - (ez permit standard: insulate and close up underside of rear bay & install pre-hung metal door). 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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. 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 performed in the basement or cellar.
- Electrical permit Apr 2022Completed
100 amps service , three replament receptacle. one carbon/smoke in basement. one gfic receptacle in kitchen. one in bathroom second floor ( all wires are fished as per 2014 nec)
- General permit minor Mar 2022Expired
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.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2021Completed
Replace storm and sanitary curb traps and fresh air inlet ppc 2018
- Plumbing permit Jul 2017Completed
Replace 5"lateral,house trap and fai-pa1#20171841077-"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"
- Plumbing permit Apr 2016Completed
Curb trap, fai, partial house drain pa20161172318 self certification no longer accepted all trenches in excess of 5 ft must have approved shoring at the time of inspection.
- Alteration permit Feb 2016Completed
Installed a new white rubber roof on the main roof.
- Electrical permit Jan 2016Completed
100a service w/30- circuit panel, grounding bridge system, 3- basement lights, 1- gfi, replace 9- switches, 16-receptacles, 4- 3way switches... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building (paid for by phdc)
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Cheltenham Sunoco, 1700 W Cheltenham Ave (1,550 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
1,650 ft
Rowen William Sch (1,650 ft), Samuel Pennypacker Sch (3,050 ft), Building 21 (3,700 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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