8943 Leonard Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 8943 Leonard Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 3 not closed, and 8 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 8943 Leonard Street 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
Installation of rooftop mounted 12.47 kw solar photovoltaic pv system according to the 2020 nec and per plans.
- General permit Sep 2026Issued
For the installation of roof-mounted solar collectors in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. *****"separate permit required for electrical work" ******
- Residential building permit Nov 2024Completed
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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. 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 performed in the basement or cellar.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2024-011903
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2021Completed
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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. replace hvac system. remove old furnace. install 80k btu 80% furnace. ductwork stays the same
- Electrical permit Apr 2019Expired
Installation of 12 solar modules.3.78kw dc/3.80kw ac.per 'o8 nec.
- Alteration permit Jul 2018Completed
Build a 1st floor rear deck 19'x12' above garage, no stair to grade as per plan. modify ext'g window to 36" single door. ***no lentils*** note: as per notarized letter, contractor has no employees
- Zoning permit Jul 2018Completed
Build a 1st floor rear deck 19'x12' above garage, no stair to grade as per plan. modify ext'g window to 36" single door. ***no lentils***
- Alteration permit Sep 2009Completed
For the installation of a roof mounted grid tied photovoltaic solar system as per plan. separate electrical permit required.
- Electrical permit Aug 2009Completed
Solar photovoltaic system, roof mounted, grid tied. install 3.67kw pv array, 2 dc disconnect, 1 external, 1 built into inverter, fronius 1g 4000 - 240v 2 ac disconnects, 1 external, 1 built into inverter, reroute to interior & basement floor panel as per 2005 (east district)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0363 0613, 9000 Roosevelt Blvd (950 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,550 ft
Whitman S Chocolates and 2 more within a mile. 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
4,600 ft
Pollock Robert B Sch (4,600 ft), Farrell Louis H Sch (5,050 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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