920 Washington Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 920 Washington Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 50 permits, 3 not closed, and 24 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 920 Washington Avenue 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. 8 open violations.
- Residential building permit Feb 2024Completed
Replace and rebuilt front wall and facade. details as shown on plan.
- Fire suppression permit Jan 2022Completed
For installation of sprinkler system per nfpa 13 with 6-inch bfp device and fire service line as per approved plans.
- Zoning permit Nov 2021Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries
- Electrical permit Oct 2021Completed
New electrical wiring, outlet, occupancy sensors, switches, lights through out, exterior wall packs outdoor lighting, floor receptacle. install new fire alarm system as per nfpa 70 and 2017 nec. all work to be done according to approved drawings-2018 phila fire code,2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2021Completed
Alterations: interior plumbing. all proposed work to be done in accordance with philadelphia plumbing code 2018.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2021Completed
For the installation of appliances, registers, diffusers, and associated ductwork. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 imc. appliances to be installed per manufacturer's specifications. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. if site conditions vary, contact design engineer prior to start of work.
- Commercial building permit Jul 2021Completed
For interior alterations and the construction of a mezzanine for retail sales and show room of beauty supply and equipment, as per approved plans.
- Zoning permit Jul 2021Issued
For erection of mezzanine and front wall as part of an existing structure and demolition front canopy and erection of masonry front wall. size and location as shown in the application / plan.
- Electrical permit May 2015Completed
Reconnect sign onto existing wiring.... in accordance with 2008 nec
- Zoning/use permit Apr 2015Completed
For the removal of an existing sign and erection of one (1) statically illuminated, flat-wall sign and documentation of one (1) non-illuminated window sign for space a. size and location as shown in application. for use as signs accessory to an existing retail sales of consumer goods in space a in an existing shopping center with other previously approved uses, parking and signs.
- Sign permit Apr 2015Completed
Removal of one (1) existing internally illuminated flat wall sign and the installation of one (1) new internally illuminated flat wall sign for retail tenant in space a as per approved plans. **separate permit required for any electrical work**
- Zoning/use permit Feb 2013Completed
To legalize existing accessory parking - no signage on this permit
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.3 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40091, 1100 S 10th St & Washington St (250 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,300 ft
Hawthorne Community Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,800 ft
Lerro Products Inc 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
1,200 ft
Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch (1,200 ft), Academy at Palumbo (1,500 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (1,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.2 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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