730 Johnston Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 730 Johnston Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 730 Johnston Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate 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.
- Alteration permit Oct 2019Completed
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).
- Electrical permit Oct 2019Completed
Install 100amp service and rewire building with recepts,switches,lights,fixtyures,smokes and co detectors as per 2014 nec (south district)all work is done by fishing only
- Plumbing permit Oct 2019Completed
Replace 2-toilets,2-lavs,1-shower,1-kitchen sink,1-garbage disposal1-washing machine,1-tub,stack,soft water pipe and 1-water heater.the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Plumbing permit Apr 2017Completed
5" curb trap 4" vent pa20171100553 "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"
- Alteration permit Jan 2017Completed
Interior alterations to include drywall throughout, moisture resistant drywall in the bathroom and kitchen, new windows and doors in existing opening. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. separate permits required for plumbing, electrical and mechanical work
- Mechanical permit Jan 2017Completed
Installing new lennox 90,000 btu, 95% efficient heater with 3 ton a/c unit. heater to be placed in basement and a/c to be placed in the back yard, and install all ductwork throughout house.
- Electrical permit Aug 2016Completed
Complete re-wire- 45- receptacles, 15- switches, 6- smoke detectors, 18- hi-hats, .... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Plumbing permit Jul 2016Completed
2 wc, 2 lav, 1 tub, 1 kit sink, 1 washer (sfd)
- Electrical permit Apr 2016Completed
Install lightin,fixture,switches,receptacles,smokes and c/o detectors per 2008 nec (sfd)south district
- Plumbing permit Apr 2016Completed
Install 1 water closet,1 lav,1 bath tub and kitchen sink (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Mar 2016Completed
Interior/exterior alterations, alterations portion of 2nd floor to receive new 3rd story addition,new roof top deck and pilot house appendage for stair access to existing single family as per plan
- Plumbing permit Feb 2016Completed
Install new 3/4" copper water distribution pipe pa1#2016-0350057 "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.4 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Exxon Rs 2 2720, 435 Oregon Ave (1,550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,250 ft
Oscar Mayer Foods Corp and 1 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
750 ft
Mastery CS -Thomas Campus (750 ft), Fell D Newlin Sch (800 ft), Taggart John H Sch (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.1 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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