827 Wharton Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 827 Wharton Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 5 not closed, and 55 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 827 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Electrical permit Sep 2025Completed
100 amp service complete, 100 amp service cable drop, meter socket, 20 circuit panel with main, full grounding system
- General permit minor Aug 2025Expired
Ez interior non-load-bearing wall demolition - for the interior demolition on non-load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Residential building permit May 2025Completed
For the installation of star bolts and the associated ceiling repairs per plan.
- General permit Aug 2022Completed
For the installation of one (1) internally illuminated wall sign as per approved plans. separate permit required for electrical work. see zp-2022-006164 for zoning approval.
- Zoning permit Jul 2022Completed
For the installation of an internally illuminated wall sign. size and location as shown on plans.
- Electrical permit Jun 2022Completed
Installation of fire alarm devices per approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2022Completed
For the installation of kitchen hoods, air devices, and associated ductwork. appliance to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact the design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits are required for all other work.
- Electrical permit Apr 2022Completed
Install 200 amp, 3 phase service from existing multi-meter stack. install 3 phase panel. install power to: exhaust, refrigerator, hvac units, outlets, all lighting including emergency lights. .all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Completed
Supply and install drainage and water to toilet lav mop sink triple bowl sink prep sink and hand wash sink
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2022Completed
Ez permit sprinkler relocation (nfpa 13)- for the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. relocate (22) sprinkler heads (cp-2021-008545)
- Commercial building permit Feb 2022Completed
For level ii alterations to an existing tenant space on the ground floor level for use as a sit down restaurant (business occupancy due to occupant load <49 occupants). alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings, and accessibility improvements throughout. building is fully sprinklered per nfpa 13. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Zoning permit Dec 2021Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant
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
3,850 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
1,350 ft
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (1,350 ft), Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch (1,400 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (1,700 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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