811 Alter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 811 Alter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 30 permits, 3 not closed, and 26 violations, 5 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 811 Alter 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Electrical permit Aug 2026Issued
Install a new 400-amp electrical service and seven (7) meter packs, including all required service equipment, conductors, grounding, bonding, and overcurrent protection. install a complete fire alarm system, including all required fire alarm devices, control equipment, wiring and notification appliances. all work shall be performed in accordance with the 2017 nec, 2016 nfpa 72 and per approved plans.
- Commercial building permit Sep 2022Completed
**make safe permit** for repairs to the rear exterior walls and rear exterior stairway to comply with violation case # cf-2022-074672. 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-2022-074672. 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.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2020Expired
Replace fresh air inlet 2018 ppc
- Plumbing permit Oct 2019Completed
Running waste and water lines to 1-toilet,1-lav,1-shower,1-kitchen sink and 1-laundry.the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004 - the installation does not include garbage disposal or dishwasher
- Plumbing permit Oct 2019Completed
Install 1" copper water distribution line from main to meter as per philadelphia 2014 plumbing code.
- Administrative permit Sep 2019Completed
Amendment to ap/# 967157 - remove sprinkler system in an existing one story building- for use as a single family household living.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2019Completed
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.
- Electrical permit Sep 2019Completed
Install 200amp service and wire house with recepts,switches,lights,fixtures,smokes and co detectors as per 2014 nec (south district)
- Administrative permit Jun 2019Completed
Application to amend permit# 967157-installation of footers in an existing one story building-the footers are for future support if a second and 3rd story were to be added (underpinning)
- Mechanical permit Jun 2019Completed
For the installation of a new hvac system with installation of mechanical appliances, registers and diffusers with associated duct work as per plans.
- Residential building permit May 2019Completed
Proposed use is for renovation of existing one story building to remain with the demolition of rear portion to allow open space requirements of 25%. to be used as a single family dwelling as per plans.
- Zoning permit May 2019Completed
Proposed use is for renovation of existing one story building to remain after the demolition of rear portion to allow open space requirements of 25%. to be used as a single family dwelling as per plans.
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
2.1 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40091, 1100 S 10th St & Washington St (800 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,250 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 4 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
Nearest public schools
1,100 ft
Nebinger George W Sch (1,100 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (1,500 ft), Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch (1,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.2 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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