727 Porter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 727 Porter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 27 permits, 9 not closed, and 57 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 727 Porter 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2026Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain.
- Electrical permit Jan 2026Completed
Replacing an existing 200 amp panel with a new panel and breakers due to damage on the bus bar.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
2 wc, 2 lav, 2 shower, 2 kitchen and 2 hwh 10 fixtures
- Electrical permit Mar 2024Completed
Install 200 amp electrical service with proper grounding and circuit breaker panel. install 100 amp subpanil for each apartment. rewire house throughout and install lighting, switches and receptacle outlets. install interconnected smoke alarm according to the 2017 nec.
- Residential building permit Feb 2024Completed
For interior alterations to an existing attached two-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only.
- Residential building permit Nov 2023Completed
**make safe permit** for the exterior and interior repairs of the existing two (2) story masonry structure to comply with violation # cf-2023-074345. all the repair work shall be done as per the engineering report provided by an engineer, licensed and registered in the state of pa. protection of pedestrians, public right-of-way, and adjacent properties to be in place prior to start of work if required. 21 day posting & notice waived per a-303.2.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2020Expired
Replace 5” curbtrap with fresh air inlet
- Residential building permit Sep 2019Expired
Proposed underpinning as per attached plans
- Use permit Jan 2019Completed
Use of an existing building as a two family dwelling
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2018Expired
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Electrical permit Dec 2018Issued
200amp service and rewire with outlets, lights, switches, fixtures, smoke/co detectors as per 2008 nec.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2018Expired
Install 1 tub, 1 lav 1 toilet, 1 kitchen sink with garbage disposal and 1 water heater per 2004 philadelphia plumbing code
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
Superfund site
1.5 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Brownfield site
2,100 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,900 ft
Inolex Chemical Co and 3 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
950 ft
Key Francis Scott Sch (950 ft), Fell D Newlin Sch (1,350 ft), Taggart John H Sch (1,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.3 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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