936 Ernst Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 936 Ernst Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 43 permits, 5 not closed, and 37 violations.
- 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 936 Ernst Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Zoning permit Oct 2022Issued
Limited lodging
- Residential building permit Jun 2021Expired
Minor interior renovation of a two family dwelling as per plan. no structural work included.
- General permit minor Jun 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.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2021Completed
Supply and install new 5x4 cast iron curb trap with 4" fai and pr vent box connecting onto existing lateral and main drain.
- General permit minor May 2018Expired
Replace kitchen floors and bathroom floors,tile shower walls,remodel 3 bathrooms sheetrock rear kitchen (7 sheets),sheetrock work in 1st fl bathroom,replace drywall,replace doors into existing opening
- Plumbing permit Sep 2017Completed
Install 1 kitchen sink 1 dishwasher 3 toilets 3 vanities 2 bathtubs 1 washer, stack & water heater the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Plumbing permit Aug 2017Completed
Install 1" water service, 5" lateral, 5" curb trap, main drain, fai & area drain pa20171912263 self certification no longer accepted all trenches in excess of 5 ft must have approved shoring at the time of inspection.
- Suppression permit Aug 2017Completed
The installation of a one (1) inch combined service line for a fire & domestic supply line. multipurpose residential fire sprinkler system designed in accordance with nfpa 13d.
- Mechanical permit Jul 2017Completed
Install (2)90% gas fired furnaces and a/c with all new duct work
- Electrical permit Jul 2017Completed
Install 200amp service with 40-ckt panel and wire throughout lights, switches, receptacles, tv/phone, interconnected smoke/co detectors as per nec 2008 south district
- Zoning/use permit May 2017Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with cellar and roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure, for use as a single family household living, size and location as shown in the application/plan,
- New construction permit May 2017Completed
For the new construction of an attached three (3) story single family dwelling with cellar and roof deck with a pilothouse as per plans,
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
Superfund site
2.2 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 (600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,900 ft
Lerro Products Inc and 3 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
1,050 ft
Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch (1,050 ft), Christopher Columbus CS (1,700 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.1 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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