938 Winter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 938 Winter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 2 not closed, and 11 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 938 Winter 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.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2025Completed
Replace 30 gal gas water heater
- Zoning permit May 2025Issued
For the erection of an addition above existing attached structure, bays, roof decks, roof deck access structure. size and location as shown in plan.
- Zoning permit Nov 2020Cancelled
For the erection of an addition above existing attached structure, bays, roof decks, roof deck access structure. size and location as shown in plan.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2018Completed
Install 1" water service pa20183131236 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Use permit May 2015Completed
Use to sit down restaurant on the first floor and apts above
- Alteration permit Nov 2014Completed
For level ii alterations to an replace existing storefront to an existing structure. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact structural engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Use permit Sep 2013Completed
Use to retail store on the 1st flr with six apartments above
- Zoning/use permit Jun 2013Completed
Fourth and fifth story additions and renovations to existing three story mixed use bldg. with cellar for use as (1) vacant commercial space and (6) dwelling units.
- Zoning permit Apr 2013Completed
Fourth and fifth story additions and renovations to existing three story mixed use bldg. with cellar for use as (1) vacant commercial space and (6) dwelling units.
- Zoning permit Apr 2013Completed
Fourth and fifth story additions and renovations to existing three story mixed use bldg. with cellar for use as (1) vacant commercial space and (6) dwelling units.
- Electrical permit Sep 2008Completed
Install 200 amp one phase, 240v service, (3) gang meter sockets, 93) 100 amp panel. in accordance with 2005 nec
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
2.9 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
14 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Greyhound Lines, 1001 Filbert St (1,450 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,050 ft
Reading Viaduct and 16 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
900 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
High-voltage line
1,050 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
900 ft
Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS (900 ft), Math Civics and Sciences CS (2,200 ft), The SD of Philadelphia Virtual Academy (2,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.4 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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