837 North Uber Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 837 North Uber Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 6 not closed, and 20 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 837 North Uber Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2026Issued
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. for use as previously approved. 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.
- Commercial building permit Dec 2025Issued
For level iii alterations to an existing mixed-use building for use as an apartment building with two (2) dwelling units (r-3 occupancy), above a vacant commercial space. alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvements throughout. 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. *permit includes work performed under 926152 (expired)**no work on roof (asbestos remediation required for roof work)**
- Zoning permit May 2025Issued
Family daycare
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2025Completed
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. replacement installation of an existing install bryant 92% afue 60k btu single-stage gas furnace. of same like and kind. no other work permitted on this permit. no penetrations to fire-rated assemblies. no new ductwork proposed on ductwork or common areas
- Plumbing permit Nov 2019Completed
Replace 1"water service,house drain,house trap and fai-pa1#20193301032-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Electrical permit Sep 2019Completed
50 outlets, 38 lights, 20 switches, 400amp, 120/240-10 3w, service line, 4 gang meter socket, 4 sub panels, 1 five zone free panel, 11-horn/strobes, 5-pull stations -8 smoke detectors, 8 hard wired battery back up in apartments, 3 ac units 30 amps, 3 install a new fire addressable fore alarm system throughout.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2019Expired
Alterations (level iii) to the existing mixed use sturcture;3 story, 1 fl commercial store front, 2 units above, 2 1/2 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 washers, 2 water heaters. the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2019Expired
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Commercial building permit Mar 2019Expired
Interior alterations (level iii) to the existing mixed use sturcture as per approved plan
- Demolition permit Oct 2018Completed
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition of non load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2013Completed
Replace rear area drain and trap
- Use permit Aug 2012Completed
Vacant commercial on first floor and above two family dwelling on the same existing structure.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Amoco Sta Phila Ridge Ave, 1840 Ridge Ave (1,100 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
550 ft
835 87 N 19th Street 1825 Wylie Street and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,050 ft
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
850 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
1,400 ft
Bache-Martin Sch (1,400 ft), Waring Laura W Sch (1,900 ft), People for People CS (2,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.8 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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