817 Wharton Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 817 Wharton Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 34 permits, 3 not closed, and 25 violations, 3 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 817 Wharton 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. 3 open violations.
- Residential building permit May 2025Completed
For the installation of star bolts and the associated ceiling repairs per plan.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2020Completed
Installation of water & drain lines throughout. installation of main drain through out. new hot water heater, 2.5 bathrooms including 3 toilets, 4 lav sinks, 2 bath tubs, 1 shower, kitchen sink, washer machine stand pipe, yard drain,1" combination water service, storm & sanitary curb traps, fresh air inlets, main drains. ppc 2018
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2020Completed
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. *rooftop units permitted if included in approved building plans*
- Electrical permit Aug 2020Completed
Install 200amp service, lights, outlets, switches and 120v interconnected smokes/co's. all work per nec and city of philadelphia required codes.
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2020Completed
For the installation of a fire suppression system in accordance witn nfpa 13d, with a one-inch combined fire service line, as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Residential building permit Aug 2019Completed
For the erection of a three (3) story attached structure (with a roof deck accessed by a pilot house) to be used as group r-3 (single-family dwelling), as per plans; separate permits required for all mep/fsp work; to be fully sprinklered as per nfpa 13d minimum or better; see ap#990628 for zoning/use approval; see ap#987155 for all plans and documents.
- Zoning/use permit Jul 2019Completed
For the erection of an attched structure (38' high); roof deck accssed by a pilothouse for a single family household living on each lot size and location as shown in the application.
- Zoning permit Jun 2019Completed
For the lot adjustment to create four(4) lots " (parcel "a, parcel "b, parcel "c and parcel "d ) from two(2) opa accounts ( 827 wharton st and 829 wharton street).size and location as shown in the application.
- Zoning admin review Jun 2019Completed
Administrative review ( original application# 854291) to correct the record to reflect approved proviso plans .zba misplaced the proviso plans.the plans are not stamped by zba and the proviso is taken off from the notice of decision letter.
- Demolition permit May 2019Completed
Complete demolition of an existing semi-detached (vacant lot on one side) three-story, masonry and wood commercial building by hand methods. 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. complete sidewalk closure required as reflected on approved site plan. separate street closure permit required prior to start of work. any deviation will require an amended building permit.
- Zoning/use permit May 2019Completed
For the complete demolition of an existing structure. size and location as shown in application/plans. for use to vacant lot.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2019Completed
"seal lateral" - abandoned laterals shall have the house trap removed and the pipe shall be hermetically sealed by a cap or plug at the curb line - "self-certifications 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" seal 5" sewer lateral
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
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40091, 1100 S 10th St & Washington St (1,400 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,800 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 3 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
1,300 ft
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (1,300 ft), Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch (1,500 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (1,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.1 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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