802 North 12th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 802 North 12th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 9 permits, 2 not closed, and 8 violations.
- 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 802 North 12th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Commercial building permit Jul 2025Completed
**make safe permit** for masonry wall repairs at the rear garage to comply with violation # cf-2025-045135. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and shown on approved plans. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case # cf-2025-045135. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. make safe permit only.
- Electrical permit Feb 2024Completed
Fishing wires; installing dedicated 20 amp circuit and gfci, ceiling fixtures-led (2) and a wall fixture-led- as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Completed
Install w/ piping 1 sink 1 toilet 1 shower
- Electrical permit Aug 2021Completed
Replace 100amp service install dedicated lines with outlets using wiremold install 10yr smoke/carbon detector replace fixture replace switch as per 2014 nec
- General permit minor Aug 2021Expired
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.
- Zoning permit Jan 2021Issued
For the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown on plans. (original zba variance: mi-2020-000296) [amendment approved 10/15/2021 for a reduction in structure height as per amended plans and in accordance with zba reconsideration hearing decision (mi-2021-001999). provisos: (1) minimum 30 gallon capacity trash enclosure in each unit; and (2) maximum height 38 feet.]
- Mechanical permit Aug 2017Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Alteration permit Mar 2014Completed
Roof replacement (single ply.).
- Alteration permit Sep 2010Completed
Alteration as per plan includes repair one story garage wall,install new concrete blocks, shore up and fence off wall, stucco wall
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Richard Allen Homes, 1015 Parrish Dr (900 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,450 ft
Lemon Ridge Garden Inc and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,500 ft
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals and 1 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
Spring Garden School No. 1. 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
800 ft
Spring Garden Sch (800 ft), People for People CS (1,150 ft), Parkway Center City Middle College (1,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.9 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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