741 Emily Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 741 Emily Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 9 not closed, and 60 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 741 Emily 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Issued
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace 3/4" water service from curb into house.
- Electrical permit Jul 2026Issued
Wire throughout with lights, outlets, switches, fixtures, smoke/co detectors. residential service equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps with an increase in service size from 100 to 200 as per residential service equipment ez standard
- Residential building permit Jun 2026Issued
Interior renovatiosn and for the erection of an addition above existing attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. details as shown in plan. no excavation in the basement, no underpinning of foundation and no lowering of basement floor included.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Completed
One kitchen sink, three toilets, three lavs, two tub/shower, one laundry, one hot water heater
- Electrical permit Jun 2025Completed
Replace main electrical panel and add battery back up system to existing roof mounted pv system
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2025Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. install a 3 ton forced air hvac system, with new ductwork. 92% efficiency carrier furnace, 60,000 btu, 3 ton coil, 3 ton condenser. 18 registers total.
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Issued
For the erection of an addition above existing attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown in plan.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
Curb trap fresh air inlet footway main drain
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Completed
Full rewire: lights, switches and receptacles adding hardwire smoke detectors 200 amp service
- Residential building permit Feb 2025Completed
For interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work* **underpinning is not part of this permit**
- General permit minor Dec 2024Completed
Ez interior non-load-bearing wall demolition - for the interior demolition on non-load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. all fixtures and flooring, not included.
- Plumbing permit May 2024Issued
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2024-005123
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, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.7 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Terri Pinto, 1703-13 S 7th St (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
950 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,200 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Thomas, George C., Junior High School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
850 ft
Southwark Sch (850 ft), Key Francis Scott Sch (1,250 ft), Furness Horace HS (2,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.6 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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