816 Union Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 816 Union Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 11 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 Union 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 11 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Completed
Fixture replacement only - replace fixtures in 1st floor hall bathroom, toilet, lav, tub, replace fixtures in 2nd floor hall bathroom, toilet, lav, shower, replace kitchen sink faucet
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Completed
New 100 amp service with meter socket and panel install two gfci recpticals in kitchen. install four duplex recepticals and five recessed light fixtures. all new circuits will be installed using fishing techniques. ***fishing only***
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2025Completed
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. permit application to conduct a final inspection for hvac rough-in work completed under expired permit mp-2020-003951(ductwork 92% 60,000 btu gas furnace, 2 ton ac on the ground in the back of the house, 2.5 ton coil). this permit is being pulled to allow inspection and approval of the existing work performed.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2024Completed
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 the submission of construction and site plans.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
Installation of 1 1/2 baths, 1 kitchen, 1 laundry
- Electrical permit Sep 2024Completed
Install 200 amp service , install outlets, switches, lights, gfi's, smokes and carbons throughout
- Residential building permit Aug 2024Completed
Ez permit standards alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab.no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.
- Residential building permit Aug 2024Completed
For (completed) interior alterations throughout an existing structure per application/plan.
- Residential building permit Jul 2021Expired
The work is all done. the house is 100% complete. all i need now is a final inspection. my permit expired so i have to apply for a new permit. i am reapplying for a permit because i cant get a final inspection due to my old permit (1045208) being expired.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2020Expired
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.
- Electrical permit Aug 2020Expired
Wire 35 outlets, 6 smoke detectors, 8 light switches as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Jul 2020Expired
For interior plumbing to include [1] hot water heater, [1] kitchen sink, [1] laundry sink, [2] lavatories, [2] shower/tub, and [2] water/closet as per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
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. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Brownfield site
1,500 ft
Mantua Urban Peace Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
5,250 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
550 ft
230 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
750 ft
Belmont CS (750 ft), McMichael Morton Sch (2,250 ft), Philadelphia Learning Academy - West (2,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.9 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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