816 Jackson Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 816 Jackson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, 2 not closed, and 21 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 816 Jackson Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" water service as per 2018 ppc
- Electrical permit Jan 2021Expired
2 - 20 amp afci circuit includes and arc fault protected branch circuit to power devices, lights, and switches 2 - 15 amp afci circuit includes and arc fault protected branch circuit to power devices, lights, and switches 7 - 15 amp duplex includes the duplex style outlet, wiring, box, and cover 3 - 20 amp gfci includes the gfci outlet nema 5-15r, wiring, box, and cover plate. 1 - 15 amp gfci includes the gfci outlet, wiring, box, and weatherproof cover. 1 - light switch ( one location) includes a toggle switch, wiring, box, and cover plate. 1 - door light includes the wiring, and the installation of an owner provided basic door light. protect main electrical service cable on the outside of the home from mechanical damage & uv damage. this is done by installing the cable in foot of metal conduit up to the service weather head. (100amp) 100amp 30ckt homeline service fish only as per 2014 nec
- Administrative permit Jan 2019Completed
Change exterior stairs and height of structre as per plans to amend permit 816639.(height of structure does not exceed what is allowed by right per the zoning code)
- Plumbing permit Nov 2018Completed
Install 3wc 3lavs 3bt 1ks 1gd 1ls 1dw and water heater
- Electrical permit Nov 2018Completed
Install 100amp 240v single phase service wire light switches receptacles smoke detector outlets for sfd
- Plumbing permit Jul 2018Completed
Install new curb trap,fresh air inlet, main drain & 1" water service pa1# 2018-1902621"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"
- Suppression permit May 2018Completed
For the installation of a fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 2007, standard 13d to include a 1-inch diameter combined service line.
- Mechanical permit Apr 2018Completed
New hvac system 90% 80k 4t ac 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.
- New construction permit Mar 2018Completed
New construction of a three (3) story single family dwelling (irc 2009 townhouse construction) with roof deck and pilot house (for access to roof deck) as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered. **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work**
- Zoning/use permit Jan 2018Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with a roof deck accessed by a pilot house (to enclose access stairs only), size and location as shown on plan/application. for use as single-family household living.
- Alteration permit Aug 2017Expired
300 square feet of interior alterations - two family dwelling - applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated feb. 2007. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac. call inspector at district office at least 24 hours prior to starting work. work to include repair of walls and ceilings, refloor with hard wood and replace kitchen cabinet and doors in exisitng openings. (no structural work) in a single tenant space (1st floor).
- Electrical permit Mar 2014Completed
Replace 100a service- cable, meter socket, panel w/100a main breaker and ground rod. tie in existing circuits...in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.6 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Walt Whitman Bridge, Drpa Administration Building (400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,400 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,900 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
Historic listing nearby
350 ft
Key, Francis Scott, School. 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
350 ft
Key Francis Scott Sch (350 ft), Southwark Sch (1,550 ft), South Philadelphia HS (2,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.5 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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