844 Perkiomen Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 844 Perkiomen Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 10 not closed, and 60 violations, 8 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 844 Perkiomen 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
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2026Issued
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. electric heat pump, air handler, ductwork, and 20 diffusers
- Residential building permit Aug 2026Issued
Reconstruction of an existing single-family dwelling with conintuance special inspection by the pa engineer of record. replacement of floor joist as per plan with no exterior walls being removed. existing foundaitons to remain with no digging or underpinning permitted on this permit. see zp-2026-008049 for documentation of existing footprint and no additions proposed. shoring done as per pa engineer plan to stablize with special inspectons for the replacement of joist as per plan.
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Issued
Removal of joists in an existing single-family structure, footprint unchanged as per approved plan. existing height not to change.
- Demolition permit Nov 2025Completed
Make safe permit to resolve cf-2025-058389- for the complete demolition (removal of more than 2/3rd of the existing joists with exterior walls to remain) of the attached three-story structure by hand and hand hold devices. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. *seperate streets department permit require for closure of right of way. *21 day posing and notice required per a-303.2 *a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within min. 5 feet of building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Expired
Seal lateral pa20252672928 remove house trap and hermetically sealing the lateral by a cap or plug ."all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection" seal of lateral for complete demolition
- General permit minor Oct 2025Completed
Ez wall protection permit- obtain permits for the application of exterior wall sidings for the purpose of finishing walls exposed during demolition (including party walls and independent bearing walls abutting party walls) without submitting plans by meeting the conditions and design limitations below. any deviations from this permit standard will result in permit revocation. party wall protection permit for finishing exterior party wall after demolition. stucco party wall for demolition
- Zoning permit Oct 2025Issued
For complete demolition of an existing attached structure. size and location as shown on plans. separate permit required prior to new development.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2025Completed
- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grills/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Residential building permit Jun 2025Expired
For alterations to a single family dwelling property 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 includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and 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.
- General permit minor Jun 2025Cancelled
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.
- Plumbing permit May 2025Completed
Replacement of soil, waste and vent lines w/ hot and cold water pipes for 3-wc, 3-lavs, 3-bt, 2-ks, 2-lt and 2 water heater inside building.
- Electrical permit May 2025Completed
Install 200 amp service complete with grounding, 125 amp subpanel and meter, bond with disconnect, wire throughout for lights, outlets, gfci's, switches and smoke detectors.
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 (1,050 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
650 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
2,800 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
1,150 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
1,800 ft
People for People CS (1,800 ft), Waring Laura W Sch (1,800 ft), Bache-Martin Sch (1,900 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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