820 Earp Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 820 Earp Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 40 permits, 3 not closed, and 28 violations, 2 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 820 Earp Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Electrical permit Dec 2025Completed
Rewire 2 light fixtures, 2 outlets & 1 switch.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2025Completed
Install 1 water closet, 1 lavatory & 1 shower/tub.
- Residential building permit Sep 2025Completed
For the legalization of a rear addition to an existing single-family structure as per approved plan. * no change in original structure height or use * ** separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work **
- Zoning permit May 2025Completed
Permit for the legalization of a rear addition to an existing structure. size and location as shown in plan. ** no change in original structure height or use**
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Issued
For the erection of addition above existing attached structure at the rear. size and location as shown in plan.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Expired
Replace underfloor plumbing to 3 fixtures for phdc city job toilet tub lav
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai
- General permit minor Dec 2022Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Electrical permit Nov 2021Completed
Wiring throughout 3rd floor addition with outlets, switches, light fixtures, c/o and smoke detectors as per nec 2014 code.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2021Completed
Ductwork 96% 40,000 btu gas furnace 2 ton coil 1,5 ton ac, duct work with atotal of (7)diffusers/registers see rp-2021-003631
- Plumbing permit Nov 2021Completed
Interior plumbing 1 wc,1 tubs,2 lavatories
- Residential building permit Jul 2021Completed
For erection of a one-story addition with a rooftop deck accessed by an exterior stairway as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work* **to amend the structural plan due to unforeseen field conditions to reflect changes in third floor framing at party wall and adjacent roof-line as per amended plan. no changes to architectural plan**
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat 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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Auto Show, 922-32 Reed St (500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,500 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
950 ft
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (950 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (1,650 ft), Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch (1,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.0 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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