937 Race Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 937 Race Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 40 permits, 2 not closed, and 32 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 937 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Apr 2026Completed
Install (8) gfci receptacles, (20 switches, (2) bathroom lights, (2) emergency light
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Install 2 water closets, 2 lavatories, 1 floor sink, 1 three compartment bar sink and 1 hand sink. all work to be perform according to the 2018 ppc and per approved plans.
- Commercial building permit Jan 2026Completed
For the level ii interior alterations to an existing restaurant space on the first floor of an existing building. all work to be done per approved plans. alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/ furnishings and accessibility improvments throughout. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Expired
Backflow 3/4
- Electrical permit Jul 2024Completed
Replace fire alarm devices in 1st floor restaurant: including: pull stations, smoke detectors, heat detectors and horn/strobes.
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2024Completed
Ez kitchen fire suppression- for the installation of new wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. new wet chemical fire suppression system for a type 1 kitchen hood.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2023Completed
For the installation of one (1) type 1 commercial kitchen hood (21'-0") exhaust fan with associated ductwork and a new hvac systems, associated duct work, rooftop units, and registers/diffusers as per approved plans. separate permit required for electrical, plumbing, fire suppression
- Plumbing permit Jul 2023Completed
Replace hand sink, 2-compartment sink, 3-compartment sink, double sink
- Zoning permit Jun 2023Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant
- Electrical permit Jun 2023Completed
Install 20 led lighting, switches, 10 outlets and 2 emergency lights according to the 2017 nec.
- Commercial building permit May 2023Completed
For level 1 alterations for new finishes to ground floor of existing structure as per plans. amendment (7/05/2023) to include replace/relocate kitchen equipments in existing restaurant as per plans. amendment (8/23/2023) to change the location of the kitchen as per revised plans.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2019Completed
Replace house trap at curb 5"
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 (1,100 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,250 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
1,200 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
1,300 ft
Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS (1,300 ft), National Constitution Center HS (2,100 ft), Math Civics and Sciences CS (2,600 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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