812 Washington Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 812 Washington Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 30 permits, 9 not closed, and 60 violations, 9 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 812 Washington Avenue 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 9 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.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai.
- Commercial building permit Jan 2025Issued
Level ii alterations with partial change of occupancy to create a dental office in the three (3) story portion of an existing building as per approved plans. existing building fully sprinklered. *2018 iebc review* **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work**
- Zoning permit Sep 2024Issued
For the addition of an elevator tower and exterior fire escape above an existing attached structure. size and location per plans.
- Electrical permit Aug 2023Completed
Rip and replace the 3 phase 200 amp service and the single phase 200 amp service as per 2017 nec
- Electrical permit Jun 2023Completed
Replace the existing light fixtures and exit signs. replace the wiring for the pretzel machine. install 8 new outlets. wire the electric water heater. all new wiring to be done in piping outside the existing walls as per 2017 nec
- Commercial building permit May 2023Completed
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 - for the repair of loose falling stucco to resolve case #cf-2022-074661. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2022-074661 .
- Electrical permit Jan 2023Expired
Rip and replace the 3 phase 200 amp service and the single phase 200 amp service as per 2017 nec
- 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.
- Electrical permit Aug 2022Completed
Scope of work is limited to the second floor dental with 5 labradors and 1 bay for an x-ray machine. no structural changes, electrical scope as seen on proposed plans as per 2017 nec.
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2022Expired
Ez permit sprinkler relocation (nfpa 13)- for the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. modifying 12 sprinklers
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2022Completed
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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (no ductwork or diffusers are being installed replace exsisting bryant 18,000 btu legacy heat pump system).
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
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40091, 1100 S 10th St & Washington St (750 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
4,300 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
1,050 ft
Nebinger George W Sch (1,050 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (1,500 ft), Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch (1,750 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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