7834 Michener Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 7834 Michener Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 21 permits, 1 not closed, and 60 violations, 1 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 7834 Michener Avenue 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2018Completed
2.5 baths,kitchen and laundry (sfd) the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Sep 2018Completed
Rewire building complete with lights,switches,receptacles and 110volt smoke detectors per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Alteration permit Sep 2018Completed
Install 10'ft x 20'ft deck in rear. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for decks, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
- Zoning permit Sep 2018Completed
Ez permits decks applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for decks, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
- Alteration permit Sep 2018Completed
To comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. ez interior alterations. applicant agrees to limit the construction, to comply with these standards, deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. licensed contractor to be listed on permit. separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac. call inspector at district office at least 24 hours prior to start
- Mechanical permit Sep 2018Completed
Install one (1) hvac unit with ductwork;90k btu furnace with 3 ton ac condenser
- Plumbing permit Oct 2017Expired
Replace partial main drain,curb trap and fai-pa1#20172911363-"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 Apr 2017Completed
Remove all exsisting roofing material, install new insulation, install new rubber roof (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Nov 2016Completed
Rehab,1-bathroom group,powder room,stack and laundry tub.the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Electrical permit Nov 2016Completed
Install 200amp service and total rewire per 2008 nec (sfd)north district
- Mechanical permit Nov 2016Completed
Install (1) hvac system with ductwork. (sfd)
- Alteration permit Nov 2016Completed
Ez permit stadard alterations-minor framing construction for creating chses and soffit for new ductwork, sheetrock and finishes. 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.
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
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Cheltenham Exxon, 2500 W Cheltenham Ave (1,500 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
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
2,100 ft
Franklin S Edmonds Sch (2,100 ft), Cedarbrook MS (2,900 ft), Samuel Pennypacker Sch (3,000 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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