81 High Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 81 High Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 1 not closed, and 43 violations, 8 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 81 High Street 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. 8 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Expired
Replacement of 40 gal gas water heater
- Electrical permit Mar 2019Completed
Wire and install horn/strobes and pull statons as per print to existing system per 2008 nec (east district)
- Plumbing permit Jan 2019Completed
Replace curb trap & fai pa20190070006 "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"
- Plumbing permit Jan 2019Completed
Replace 2 w/h w/ new. replace 15 toilets, vanities, tub/ shower faucets.ez plumbing permit
- Mechanical permit Dec 2018Completed
Ez permit warm-air appliances - for the installation warm-air appliances and outdoor a/c condender units as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. replace existing equipment with 15 air handler 18,000 btu's 1 1/2 tons 600cfm in the same locations. replace existing equipment with 15 outdoor a/c condensers on the ground adjacent to the accessible ramp. 18,000 btu's 1 1/2tons. 13 seer, all ductowrk will remain as is (no ductwork will be installed.) installation as per manufacturer's installation instructions.
- Electrical permit Nov 2018Completed
**replacement of equipment in kind with no additional wiring** all switches, outlets & fixtures & smoke detectors 110volt **replacement of equipment in kind with no additional wiring** as per nec 2008
- Alteration permit Nov 2018Completed
Install new 3000 sf tpo roof. level 1 alteration new kitchen cabinets and bathroom fixtures replaced with incidental finishes. level 2 alterations for water damage to bstm applicant will not alter or compromise the existing fire rated assemblies seperate permits required for electrical, plumbing and mechanical
- Alteration permit Sep 2008Completed
Interior alteration for use as single family dwelling;repair & stucco exterior 100%;replace roofing membrane;replace doors & windows
- Alteration permit Sep 2008Completed
Interor alterations for use as a two family dwelling units;repair & stucco exterior 100%;replace roofing membrane;replace doors & windows 100%
- Use permit Jun 2008Completed
Bldg a - 2 apartments; bldg b - garage/storage/workshop
- Use permit Jun 2008Completed
Bldg a - 2 apartments; bldg b - 2 apartments with acc. 4 parking spaces
- Plumbing permit Feb 2008Completed
3/4" water distributing line
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Germantown Hall, Germantown Ave & Haines St (1,200 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,550 ft
21 Maplewood Mall. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,300 ft
Viz Manufacturing Co. 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
2,500 ft
Roosevelt Theodore MS (2,500 ft), Mastery CS-Pickett Campus (3,600 ft), Mastery CS John Wister Elementary (3,850 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
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