726 Westview Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 726 Westview Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 2 not closed, and 0 violations.
- 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 726 Westview Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- General permit minor Nov 2024Expired
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. re-roof of existing single family home, per ez roof standards.
- Electrical permit Oct 2024Completed
Install an 11.76 kwdc photovoltaic roof-mounted system containing 28 roof-mounted modules as per 2017 nec.
- General permit Aug 2024Completed
For the installation of residential roof mounted solar panels and related appurtenances as noted on the approved plans. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work, including all electrical work.
- Electrical permit Apr 2021Completed
Install ev charger as per 2014 nec
- General permit minor Aug 2020Expired
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Electrical permit Feb 2015Completed
Install new 400amp service, 11 recessed lights, 12 conviance recepts, and 2 closet lights in basement only as per 2008 nec (east district)
- Alteration permit Jan 2015Completed
Renovation of front portion of existing basement with new partition framing and drywall. no structural work, no exterior work, no change to footprint. (applicant agrees to ez permits standard for interior alteration dated feb.2011 deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. plumbing, electrical and mechanical approvals are not part of this permit. separate permits are required.)
- Electrical permit May 2012Completed
100amp svc,17 outlets,7 track lights,2 gfci outlets,10 single pole sw,1ac/30amp,5 outside lights/200amp svc as per 2008 nec (artist studio)
- Plumbing permit Apr 2012Completed
Installing new additional bathroom (half) toilet and basin, new kitchen in new area, new plumbing with new vent (sfd)
- New construction permit Mar 2012Completed
New constrcution of an artist studio on the same lot with an existing single family dwelling. separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.
- Zoning/use permit Dec 2011Completed
Zoning for the construction of a new artist studio
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Pastorious Court Apt, 501 W Hortter St (1,400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
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
900 ft
Henry Charles W Sch (900 ft), Lingelbach Anna L Sch (2,950 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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