8012 Buist Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 8012 Buist Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 4 not closed, and 15 violations, 3 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 8012 Buist Avenue 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- General permit minor Apr 2025Expired
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 Jul 2023Expired
For interior alteration of basement and elimination of existing interior parking space to habitable spaceas all as part of an existing structure to continuous use as single-family dwelling. size and location as shown on the plans. ** separate permit require for electrical, plumbing and mechanical **
- Zoning permit Apr 2023Issued
Residential - household living - single-family
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
Replacement of 30 gal gas water heater
- Residential building permit Sep 2021Expired
Alteration: exterior building; existing single-family dwelling; non-structural renovation roof repair.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2020Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replacing one 80% eff. 70,000 btu gas furnaces exhausted via chimney vent. no condenser is being installed. we are not installing diffusers. we are not adding ductwork.
- Electrical permit Feb 2018Completed
Installation of 19 roof mounted solar panels 3.80kw ac/5.32kw dc
- Plumbing permit Feb 2018Completed
New 3/4" water service from main to meter - pa1# 2018-0360075 -"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"
- Electrical permit May 2017Completed
Replace 100a service, 2- receptacles, 2- lights, exhaust fan...in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Alteration permit Apr 2010Completed
Remove existing shingles, install 30 year shingles, 30 lb. felt, ice and water shield,intake and ridge vent system,alluminum flashing.
- Fast form building permit Aug 2007Completed
- Plumbing permit Jul 2007Completed
Replace water heater
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. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.5 mi
Lower Darby Creek Area (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: Larchwood Gardens Apt, 2809 S 82nd St (1,000 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,400 ft
Lower Eastwick Parcel. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,200 ft
Srm Sharon Hill and 2 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,650 ft
Penrose Sch (1,650 ft), Colwyn El Sch (3,450 ft), Walnut Street El Sch (4,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
2.2 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Homes this close can sit inside the 65 dB DNL noise contour. Visit at peak hours and check the airport's noise map.
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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
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