810 Gaul Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 810 Gaul Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 58 permits, 16 not closed, and 33 violations, 7 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 810 Gaul 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
16 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Demolition permit Aug 2026Completed
For the complete demolition of one existing attached one-story building by hand demolition only. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code. any deviation will require an amended building permit. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. * a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within the building facades in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate building and/or streets department permits are required. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work. **the wall covering is included in the demolition permit application scope**
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Issued
Full demolition of the garage structure to create a vacant lot.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Issued
Installing 4 showers, 4 sinks, 1 kitchen sink,1 half bath sink, 5 toilets, 1 ejector pump, and gas water heater.
- Electrical permit May 2026Issued
Electrical permit for combo rp-2025-009226
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2026Issued
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. install (2) 92% 60k btu heaters. one located in the basement and the other on the second floor, a 3 ton ac for the 2nd floor unit, a 2 ton ac for the basement unit, ductwork, and 18 total diffusers.
- Residential building permit Nov 2025Issued
Erection of an attached structure for use as single family household living. sheeting and shoring as prescribed in geo tech report. separate permits required for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and sprinkler (13d) work. (no underpinning on this permit). energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc. prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party.**no excavation proposed under five feet**
- Electrical permit Sep 2025Issued
Rehab / new wiring through out - install 200amp service wiring throughout install light fixtures, outlets switches smoke detectors, grounding
- Residential building permit Jul 2025Issued
For the erection of an addition above the existing attached structure and level iii alterations throughout. alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings, a new roof deck, and new framing. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. amendment approved as of 3/27/26: to include the replacement of a portion of the exterior side wall and to replace additional framing members. size and location as shown in the amended plans.
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Issued
For the demolition of existing structures, and the erection of an attached structure, accessory garage, roof deck and roof deck access structure. size & location as shown on the application/plans.
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Issued
For partial demolition of rear one-story portion and for the erection of an addition above existing 2-story portion of an attached structure. size and location as shwon in plan.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai.
- Zoning permit Oct 2023Issued
For the relocation of lot line to create (2) deeded lots (parcel b) & (parcel c) from (1) existing lot (1423 e susquehanna ave); size and location per plans and legal descriptions.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.3 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: L Blakes Getty 97109, Berks St (700 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
650 ft
Whipped Bake Shop and 4 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,250 ft
V S Philadelphia Galvanizing Llc and 6 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
250 ft
Penn Asylum for Indigent Widows and Single Women. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
600 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
1,150 ft
Penn Treaty Sch (1,150 ft), Adaire Alexander Sch (1,700 ft), Hackett Horatio B Sch (1,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.4 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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