824 Snyder Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 824 Snyder Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 20 permits, 1 not closed, and 25 violations, 1 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 824 Snyder Avenue 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Issued
200 amp 30 ckt service package x1 15 amp laundry gfci x1 fish only per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Nov 2024Completed
Replace water distribution pipe 3/4 inch
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Completed
Replace curb trap and fai
- Electrical permit Mar 2018Completed
100amp service 20sp panel,switches,receptacles,interioir lights,exterior lights per 2008 nec (sfd)*fishing wiring and wire mold*
- Plumbing permit Jan 2018Completed
Ez plumbing permit - new house drain, fai, house trap as per the 2004 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Mechanical permit Nov 2017Completed
Install (1) hvac system with ductwork. (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Nov 2017Completed
Install 3-water closet,3-lav,2-shower,1-kitchen sink and 1-water heater.the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Electrical permit Nov 2017Completed
Install 200amp complete with panel, mete & grounding, wire and install lights, receptacles, switches smokes/co detectors & door bell as per nec 2008 (south district)
- Alteration permit Nov 2017Completed
Interior alterations to include drywall, sheet rock throughout the bathroom and kitchen, new windows and doors in existing opening. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. separate permits required for plumbing, electrical and mechanical work
- Alteration permit Oct 2017Completed
Make safe permit - this permit covers additional alterations not included in a/p # 809097, work to include replacing the damaged floor, wall and roof framing of the second floor back bay (rear overhang) and rebuilding a portion of the brick masonry wall below the back bay, all wood framing is to be hem-fir #2 or better and attached using strong-tie connection hardware, all joists should be wrapped inn tar paper or use pressue treated lumber - to resolve case #515390. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #515390. contractor to submit the detailed framing plans including cantilevered floor joists to inspector for the back bay.
- Alteration permit Aug 2017Completed
Make safe permit - permit application in response to unsafe violations case #515390. to comply violations, completed work is to be inspected and approved as an appropriate repair to each violation per the attached engineer's report submitted. work to be done through licensed contractor and assume responsibility of work. no other work this permit. separate permits required for renovation. *permit received from downstairs*
- Mechanical permit Apr 2015Completed
Install 100,000 btu of heat 92% with 4 ton of a/c with related duct work in basement
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
1.7 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 (300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,300 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,700 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
500 ft
Thomas, George C., Junior High 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
800 ft
Key Francis Scott Sch (800 ft), Southwark Sch (1,100 ft), South Philadelphia HS (2,150 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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