941 League Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 941 League Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 42 permits, 10 not closed, and 60 violations, 5 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 941 League 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
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Electrical permit Nov 2026Issued
Install 200 amp service with grounding. relocate disconnects in basement and install new house panel as per 2020 nec.
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2025Issued
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout the building to include 2" main fire service line with 2 "-inch wilkins 950xlt2bfss backflow preventer and automatic fire suppression system. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. 03/18/26 amendment: amend permit to change the number of sprinkler heads from 31 to 44 and reduce the size of the fire-suppression system piping to 1 1/2" for the riser, cross main and branch.
- Commercial building permit Aug 2025Issued
For level ii alterations to an existing structure and a complete change of occupancy for three (3) dwelling units. alterations to include the erection of partition walls and to provide finishes / furnishings. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. amendment approved as of 10/23/25: to update the fire resistance rated assemblies. size and location as shown in the amended plans.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
Replacement of 5" house trap w/ fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Completed
Relocate and finish for the following fixtures 1st fl- kitchen sink 2nd fl- toilet and lav
- Residential building permit Jun 2023Completed
Renovation to include new kitchen slab within existing wall.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2023Expired
Install curb trap, fai, main drain and 3/4" water service
- Zoning permit Feb 2023Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2022Completed
For the installation of hvac appliances, registers/diffusers/grilles, and associated ductwork. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 imc. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer specifications. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. if site conditions vary, contact design engineer prior to start of work. see cp-2020-005652 for associated building permit.
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2022Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system throughout a five (5) story mixed-use building in accordance with nfpa 13 to include a new four (4) inch fire service line and a new four (4) inch backflow prevention device. class i manual wet standpipes to be installed in interior exit stairway enclosures in accordance with nfpa 14. ul listed fire pump to be installed in fire pump room in accordance with nfpa 20. all work to be done per approved plans by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. if site conditions vary, contact design engineer prior to start of work. see cp-2020-005652 for associated building permit. [12/13/2023 amendment to change the fire pump from a 500 gpm @ 45 psi model to a 500 gpm @ 55 psi model.]
- Electrical permit Sep 2022Completed
Install 2000amp 3 phase service. wiring for 2 elevators, power and lighting for 24 apartments, common areas, 1 retail space and fire pump. install low voltage fire alarm system. all work as per drawings. all work as per 2017 nec, nfpa 72 and 2018 city of philadelphia fire code. -wp heat detector at roofdeck protecting elevator ,panic harware for el.rm.dr.-
- Plumbing permit Sep 2022Completed
1st floor is a retail space. installation of rough plumbing and finish work per plans provided for (38) 3 piece bathrooms, 24 water heaters, 24 kitchen sinks, 12 stacks, 4 area drains, 4 rain conductors. installation of new curb traps, main drains, fresh air inlets, new 3" domestic water service
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
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40091, 1100 S 10th St & Washington St (200 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,000 ft
Hawthorne Community Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,700 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
Academy at Palumbo (1,200 ft), Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch (1,450 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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