726 Union Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 726 Union Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 40 permits, all closed, and 47 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 726 Union 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
Every permit on file is closed out. 4 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
Remodel of first floor kitchen, replacement of fixtures
- Electrical permit Jul 2024Completed
Kitchen remodel. rewire and replacement of fixtures and devices
- Residential building permit Jul 2024Completed
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. kitchen remodel, 1st floor. replace all fixtures and finishes. no structural work
- Plumbing permit Mar 2018Completed
2.5 bathroom,1 kitchen sink,1 laundry,1 water heater and rear yard drain (sfd)3the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Mechanical permit Mar 2018Completed
Install (1) gas furnace with ductwork. (sfd)
- Electrical permit Mar 2018Completed
200 amp service & rewire with outlets, lights, switches, fixtures, smoke/co detectors as per nec 2008 west district
- Alteration permit Mar 2018Completed
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.
- Alteration permit Jan 2018Completed
- for exterior/interior alterations to an existing one family dwelling to address unsafe violation 614395 as per attached engineer rport. deviations from this report will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Use permit May 2016Completed
For the replacement to pre=fabricated garage at rear of the building
- Addition permit May 2016Completed
Erect a pre-fab 1 story garage as per plan-owner might install them self
- Plumbing permit Sep 2011Completed
Replacing main drain in basement, replacing rainleader cesspool in rear yard, replacing kitchen sink and wasteline
- Fast form building permit Aug 2008Completed
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
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Former Toney Miller Svc Sta, 3917-27 Lancaster Ave (1,450 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,600 ft
Mantua Urban Peace Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
High-voltage line
1,200 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
850 ft
Belmont CS (850 ft), McMichael Morton Sch (2,050 ft), Washington Martha Sch (2,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.8 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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