720 North 37th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 720 North 37th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 permits, 2 not closed, and 48 violations, 5 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 720 North 37th 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- 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 attached residential service equipment ez standard
- General permit minor Jul 2026Issued
Ez exterior wall coverings - for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. 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. replace vinyl siding on front of the house.
- Residential building permit Mar 2026Completed
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. 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. interior alterations as per phdc trade work order #219076 & ez standard.
- Alteration permit Jun 2019Completed
Roof replacement - install a modified hot asphalt roof system. 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).
- Alteration permit Sep 2016Completed
Interior and exterior alterations to include:new kitchen and bathroom,drywall/framing repairs/replacement,subfloor/floor tile repairs/replacement, roofing repairs,window/door repair/replacement, painting, no change in use/occupancy.additional permits required for electrical,mechanical,plumbing
- Mechanical permit Sep 2016Completed
Install 1 warm air furnace and repair related ductwork
- Electrical permit Sep 2016Completed
Install hardwired smoke/carbon dectectors through out 3 new kitchen circuits, 1 bathroom circuit, replace existing devices & fixtures, replace any defective wiring through out as per 2008 nec(west district)
- Plumbing permit Sep 2016Expired
Replace hot water heater,fixtures 1 kitchen sink, 1 lavy sink, 1 shower, 1 water closet and water & sanitary lines as needed - the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
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. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Brownfield site
600 ft
Mantua Urban Peace Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,600 ft
Halpern Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
900 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
600 ft
McMichael Morton Sch (600 ft), Belmont CS (2,250 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (3,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.9 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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