839 Corinthian Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 839 Corinthian Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 44 permits, 13 not closed, and 60 violations, 27 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 839 Corinthian Avenue 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
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 27 open violations.
- Zoning permit Oct 2026Issued
For the erection of a roof deck on an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in plans.
- Site / utility permit Apr 2026Issued
Site / utility permit for rp-2025-007347
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2025Issued
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. install (2) 92% 45,000 btu furnaces, (2) 1.5-ton condensers, (2) 1.5-ton coils, ductwork, and 20 diffusers.
- Residential building permit Sep 2025Issued
For the partial underpinning of the existing foundation and the erection of a three-story addition with a roof deck and roof deck access structure with partial change of occupancy (no change of occupancy classification, group r-3 to group r-3) to create a two-family dwelling within an existing attached three (2) story building as per approved plans. existing building not required to be sprinklered. *2018 irc review* *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work*
- Residential building permit Oct 2024Completed
Make safe permit to comply with case #cf-2024-93285- for the repair to an existing structure as per engineer's report. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2024-93285. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.
- Zoning permit May 2024Issued
For the erection of a three-story addition with a roof deck and roof deck access structure to an existing attached structure
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Expired
Replace house trap and fresh air inlet
- Electrical permit Jul 2021Completed
Install 600a service, install 92 outlets, 46 switches, 90 light fixtures, 15 hardwired smoke alarms with battery backup, 4 hvac 30 amp service disconnects, install breakers in 5 existing panels, install fire alarm system as per electrical drawings, 10 smoke detectors, 3 pull stations, 4 horn strobes, and 4 low frequency horns. all work to be done according to approved drawings as per 2017 nec and 2016 nfpa 72 2018 phila fire code.
- Plumbing permit May 2021Expired
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.
- Residential building permit May 2021Completed
Make safe permit to comply case cf-2020-009773. all work to be done in accordance with engineer's report and approved plans. any work beyond the scope of the engineer's report requires separate permit. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.
- Commercial building permit Nov 2020Expired
For the erection of additions to the rear 2nd/3rd floors, and for level iii alterations throughout the existing 2nd/3rd floors (w/partial change of occupancy classification from vacant to group r-2), within an existing three (3) story attached structure; separate permits required for mep/fsp work and for fit-out/co of vacant commercial space at 1st floor; sprinklers to be installed throughout in accordance with nfpa 13; see ap#989764 for zoning/use approval.
- Zoning permit Sep 2020Issued
For the erection of an addition above an existing attached structure (without any change to existing building footprint), size and location as shown on plan/application.
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 (1,350 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
950 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
3,500 ft
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
650 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
850 ft
Bache-Martin Sch (850 ft), Waring Laura W Sch (2,200 ft), Vaux HS: A Big Picture School (2,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.7 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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