868 North 30th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 868 North 30th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 1 not closed, and 3 violations, 1 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 868 North 30th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit May 2024Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Completed
Replacement of 40 gal gas water heater
- Electrical permit Dec 2019Completed
All new electrical work new 200amp 1 phase service complete & wiring lights, switches, outlet disconnects, appliance hookups as per nec 2014
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2019Completed
Install new gas hvac
- Plumbing permit Dec 2019Completed
Fixtures 3-toilets, 4-lavs, 1-tub, 1-kitchen sink, 1-washer box & 1-water heater & stack inside house drain the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Residential building permit Sep 2019Completed
Ez permit standards alterations - for alterations to an existing one family dwelling 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 any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be peformed in the basement or cellar.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2017Completed
Replacement of water heater
- Plumbing permit Dec 2016Expired
3 wc, 3 lav, 3 bath/shower, 1 kitchen and 1 laundry box (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Sep 2014Completed
Removal existing dry wall and partial ceiling (living room, kitchen and attached shed) and replacing with same gypsum dry wall boards in these areas. all walls affected are non-bearing. reframing wall in 1/2 bath with gypsum dry wall boards. work is such that minimum area, light, and ventilation requirements are met and unaffected by work proposed.(homeowner performing work)
- Electrical permit Aug 2014Completed
Replace existing panel and rewire house per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Aug 2014Completed
Replace partial stack, re-rough bathroom and powder room
- Plumbing permit Jul 2014Completed
Lateral, curb traps, main drain & yard drain (sfd) pa20141891706 self-cerification's are no longer permitted - all excavations & plumbing trenches in excess of 5' in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Brownfield site
2,400 ft
Brewerytown Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,450 ft
Halpern Co. 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
2,150 ft
Morris Robert Sch (2,150 ft), Kelley William D Sch (3,150 ft), Vaux HS: A Big Picture School (3,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.5 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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