826 Porter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 826 Porter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 9 permits, 1 not closed, and 29 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 826 Porter 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit Dec 2022Completed
Install 4 exit lights only with battery back up as per 2017 nec
- Administrative permit Oct 2022Completed
No alterations this permit. for the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a partial change in occupancy at the 1st floor to a group day care (group e use & occupancy classification). care to be provided to a maximum of twelve (12) total children to comply with section 14-601(4)(c)(.2) of the philadelphia zoning code for group day care. care for more than twelve (12) total children will require a new zoning use registration permit for a child care center as defined by section 14-601(4)(c)(.3) of the philadelphia zoning code. any deviations from the approved conditions of this permit will require a permit amendment. separate permits required for any alterations work.
- Zoning permit Sep 2022Issued
Child care - group child care
- Plumbing permit Jul 2020Completed
1 kitchen, 2 toilet, 2 lavatory, 1 hwh, 1 laundry, 1 washer & 1 hot water heater ppc 2018
- Electrical permit Jul 2020Completed
Total rewire to include receptacle outlets, switches, lights, gfci and appliance connecting to existing 100 amp incoming service and all necessary bonding as per 2014 nec.
- Residential building permit Jul 2020Completed
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. 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. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work any modifications 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. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing.
- Plumbing permit May 2015Completed
Replace bathroom waste lines, replace toilet, vanity, shower
- Use permit Jul 2009Completed
Add the use of a 2nd dentist to staff for a total of 2 dentist. no other changes. (non-incidental dental office).
- Zoning/use permit Feb 2009Completed
Cellar mechanical room. 1st floor incidental dentists office. 2nd floor no change. dentist will reside in apt. and accessory one flat wall sign.
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
1.6 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Brownfield site
2,450 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,400 ft
Inolex Chemical Co and 1 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
1,050 ft
Key Francis Scott Sch (1,050 ft), Fell D Newlin Sch (1,050 ft), Mastery CS -Thomas Campus (1,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.3 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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