79 Manayunk Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 79 Manayunk Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 1 not closed, and 23 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 79 Manayunk Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Completed
Curb trap and fresh air inlet
- Electrical permit Sep 2021Expired
New circuit to be installed 1st floor lighting. 2nd/3rd floor lighting. 2nd floor refrigerator new outlets to be installed 3rd floor living area x1. 2nd floor refrigerator x1 replace a tamper resistant gfci outlet and cover plate for indoor application. replace 1 in the front basement for the washing machine. replace 2 in the rear basement for the washer and dryer new light and switch to be installed - 1st floor dining room x1 (to control the overhead light) 2nd floor hallway x1 (this will be controlled by a 3-way system with a switch on the 1st and 2nd floors) 2nd floor kitchen x1 (to control the overhead light) 2nd floor bathroom x1 (to control the shower light and exhaust fan) 3rd floor stairwell x1 (this will be controlled by a 3-way system with a switch on the 2nd and 3rd floors) 3rd floor x1 (to control two recessed lights) replace 200 amp outside service entrance cable with electrical service connection to the power grid max 25 feet above ground install a 3 gang 200 amp horizontal meter socket. this includes replacement of the 3 existing 100 cables from the meter socket to the existing panels. fish only as per nec 2014
- Electrical permit Oct 2018Completed
Install 100a, 30- circuit service with full grounding system, 8- new circuits, 17- circuit extensions, switch legs, 1- 3/way switching system, 3- interconnected smoke detectors, 4- single bulb fixtures... per 2008 nec for a one family building
- Mechanical permit Oct 2010Completed
Install 1 rheem hvac unit (1st floor)
- Electrical permit Oct 2010Completed
Re-model of 1st apt. rear with new recess lights (12) 20 duplex outlets,10 switches, 4 gfi outlets,smoke detectors with a new 100 amp service as per 2008 nec
- Alteration permit Sep 2010Completed
Single family dwelling only - new 5/8 drywall inside (non-bearing walls); replacement of new kitchen cabinets and carpets; no structural work.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2010Completed
(1) water closet, (1) lav, (1) shower, (1) kitchen sink
- Electrical permit Jun 2008Completed
Installation of general lighting and recept circuits through out building as per nec 2005 (north district) install new fire alarm as per nfpa72
- Mechanical permit May 2008Completed
Install 1 goodman hvac unit (sfd) - partially complies hansen case #159787
- Alteration permit May 2008Completed
General rehab. of existing three family dwelling to include lowering basement and underpinning foundation walls.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2008Completed
Install new stacks in building. all new water piping and draining piping to 5 wc, 5 bts, 5 lavs, 3 ks, 1 wash st pipe. also install 4 new water heaters
- Electrical permit Apr 2008Completed
Replace defective 100amp service cable and 4 gang meter socket with new 300amp service and 5 gang meter socket. house meter/panel in basement, 1 meter/panel on each floor, 1 meter in garage at rear of property also replace tenant panels as per nec 2005 (north district)
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
1,700 ft
133 Grape St Hanson Associates. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,200 ft
Richardsapex Inc and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
3,150 ft
Roxborough HS (3,150 ft), Dobson James Sch (3,450 ft), Cook-Wissahickon Sch (4,100 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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