950 Johnston Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 950 Johnston Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 14 permits, 2 not closed, and 22 violations, 3 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 950 Johnston Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Completed
Remove and replace one bathtub and one water closet in existing locations. reconnect to existing water, waste, and vent piping. no relocation of fixtures. *without piping*
- Residential building permit Mar 2026Completed
- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. ***no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.*** separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work
- Zoning permit Jun 2023Issued
Residential - household living - single-family; vacant
- Plumbing permit May 2023Expired
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Electrical permit Oct 2022Completed
Wiring to include receptacle outlets, lighting, switches, disconnects, appliances, gfci's and smoke detectors connecting to new 100 and 60 amp panel connecting to existing 200 amp, single phase 120/240 volt incoming services. all necessary bonding and grounding as per 2017 nec. installation of smoke, horn, pull stations and strobe connecting to new fire alarm panels as per nfpa.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2022Completed
For a new mechanical system installation. work to include the installation of registers, diffusers and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2022Completed
2 wc, 2 lavatory, kitchen, 2 hwh, shower and hose bibbs
- Plumbing permit Jul 2022Completed
Rough in for 2 wc, 2 lavatory, kitchen, shower, hose bibbs and 2 hwh
- Commercial building permit Jun 2022Completed
Alteration to include renovation of the existing vacant commercial space (separate use and co permit required prior to occupancy) on the 1st floor level and single-family dwelling on the 2nd and 3rd floor levels.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2018Completed
Replace section 4" main house drain add 5" curb trap
- Electrical permit Jul 2014Completed
Rewire of single family legalize work done by others per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Alteration permit Jun 2014Completed
Paint and install new sheetrock throughout,install new tile/hardwood flooring through out,frameand sheetrock basement walls
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.6 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Toxic release facility
5,000 ft
Oscar Mayer Foods Corp. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
500 ft
Fell, D. Newlin, School. 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
300 ft
Mastery CS -Thomas Campus (300 ft), Fell D Newlin Sch (500 ft), Jenks Abram Sch (1,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.0 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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