936 Race Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 936 Race Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 4 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 936 Race 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2025Completed
Replacing curb trap and fai
- Zoning permit Sep 2024Issued
For the erection of an attached building. size and location as shown in plans.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2024Completed
Repair/replace curb trap. repair/repair main house drain curb to house
- Zoning permit Jan 2024Issued
For the lot consolidation of two existing lots (153 & 155 n 10th st) into one lot (parcel a). size and location as shown in plans.
- Demolition permit Jun 2022Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2022-060102. for the complete demolition of a commercial property as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: no sidewalk. 2 stucco c/w 151 n. 10th st. and 924 race st.
- Demolition permit Jun 2022Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2022-060095. for the complete demolition of a commercial structure as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: no sidewalk. 1 stucco c/w 151 n. 10th st. erosion control mat with topsoil and seed
- Plumbing permit Dec 2021Completed
Curb trap fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Apr 2021Completed
Replace 3/4: water service from curb to meter
- Commercial building permit Nov 2020Expired
For prescriptive alterations to the ground floor facade of an existing four (4) story attached structure, removing three (3) existing windows with one (1) new exterior door and one (1) window, as per plans; no other work on this permit.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2020Completed
Replace curb trap as per 2004 ppc
- Mechanical permit Dec 2018Completed
For the installation of duct shaft for kitchen hood, as per approved plans.
- Suppression permit Oct 2018Completed
Ez standards kitchen fire suppression- for the installation of two (2) new wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. see mechanical #892371
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
2.8 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
13 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Greyhound Lines, 1001 Filbert St (1,000 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,200 ft
Jump Street and 16 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,350 ft
National Chemical Laboratories Inc and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
300 ft
Heywood Chair Factory. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
1,400 ft
Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS (1,400 ft), National Constitution Center HS (2,000 ft), Math Civics and Sciences CS (2,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.3 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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