830 Locust Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 830 Locust Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 31 permits, 7 not closed, and 50 violations.
- 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 830 Locust Avenue 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Completed
Repair/replace ct, fai & md.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet, exterior main drain, 10-15' of interior main drain
- Administrative permit Aug 2024Completed
For the certificate of occupancy for the use of two family dwellings (r3 occupancy) in an existing building per approved plan. no work is permitted under this permit.
- Electrical permit May 2024Completed
Install 200 amp service with 3 gang meter bank, install 100 amp panels with outlets, switches, lights, gfi's, smokes and carbons in each (2) unit
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2024Completed
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. multi family - each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. install (2) 5 kw heat pump systems, (2) 2-ton a/c condensers located on a pad/rack at the rear of the building, ductwork, and 10 diffusers.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Completed
2 full bathrooms 2 kitchen sinks
- General permit minor Apr 2024Expired
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 Apr 2024Completed
Install 400 amp electrical service with meter pack and proper grounding. install feeder for 100 amp sub panels for each apartment and house. rewire house throughout and install lighting, switches and receptacle outlets. install interconnected smoke alarm according to the 2017 nec. install fire alarm system according to the 2016 nfpa 72.
- Residential building permit Apr 2024Completed
Interior renovations only to create two family dwelling in an existing structure, details as shown on plan. minimum one hour fire rating shall be maintained between dwelling units and common areas.
- Zoning permit Jan 2024Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Completed
Install 1 1/2" wdp, 5" ct 4" fai, & 4" main drain
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2023Completed
For the installation of a new hvac systems, associated duct work, rooftop units, ductless systems, and registers/diffusers as per approved plans. separate permit required for electrical, plumbing, fire suppression
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
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Exxon Rs 2 2051, 5700 Chew Ave (900 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,150 ft
Viz Manufacturing Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
1,250 ft
Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary (1,250 ft), Imhotep Institute CHS (2,600 ft), Pennell Joseph Sch (3,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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