785 Pennock Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 785 Pennock Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 35 permits, 3 not closed, and 4 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 785 Pennock Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Residential building permit Nov 2022Completed
For interior alteration of existing structure, non-structural demolition and structural work includes addition of tw0 (2) steel columns to support existing back-to-back c-channels (no exterior work) as part of an existing structure to continues use as household living single family dwelling. size and location as per plan. * separate permits required for plumbing, electric and mechanical. * 1/10/2023 amendment to stamp the plans only (no new perform reviews).
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2022Completed
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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (install mini split air conditioner).
- Plumbing permit Aug 2022Completed
Install new shower, toilet, laundry tub, and lav
- Electrical permit Jul 2022Completed
Install new 200amp service, install new circuits to washer and dryer on 2nd floor, install circuit for mini split system, re-wire kitchen as needed per 2014 nec code
- Residential building permit Jul 2022Completed
**contractor has a notarized letter with no employees, sole worker** 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 any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. work in the basement or cellar is not included on the ez alt permit. replace kitchen cabinets, refinish hardwood floors first floor and second floor, build partition wall for second bathroom on second floor, build partition wall for 2nd closet 2nd floor, build washer dryer closet 2nd floor, build partition wall in 3rd floor. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing.
- Electrical permit May 2022Completed
Install total rewire, and 200 amp service as per 2014 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2022Completed
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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (install new hvac system, including: - 80000 btu 95% gas furnace - 3 ton 13 seer air conditioner - ductwork through out - total 9 diffusers / registers).
- Zoning permit Dec 2021Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Nov 2021Completed
One family dwelling: 1 kitchen, 1 laundry, 2 vanity, 2 toilets, 1 tub, 1 h.w.h, 1 hose bib
- Residential building permit Sep 2021Completed
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). no work permitted in the basement. *separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing.*
- Zoning permit Apr 2021Issued
Residential - household living - single-family
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
Brownfield site
2,600 ft
Brewerytown Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,800 ft
Halpern Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
250 ft
Scherer, Frank C., Wagon Works. 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
2,100 ft
Morris Robert Sch (2,100 ft), Bache-Martin Sch (2,350 ft), Vaux HS: A Big Picture School (3,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.5 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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