962 North 45th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 962 North 45th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 56 permits, 14 not closed, and 60 violations, 4 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 962 North 45th 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
14 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2026Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replace existing furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork
- Electrical permit Aug 2026Issued
Residential service equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps with no increase in service size as per residential service equipment ez standard full interior rewire
- Plumbing permit Aug 2026Issued
- approved plumbing work associated with an (addition or alteration) per attached ez permit standard for plumbing.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2026Issued
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. multi family - each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. install (2) new all-electric ductless mini-split heat pump systems in an existing two-family dwelling. unit 1 to receive (1) outdoor heat pump serving three indoor wall-mounted evaporator units. unit 2 to receive (1) outdoor heat pump serving four indoor wall-mounted evaporator units.
- Residential building permit Jun 2026Completed
For the installation of temporary supports and repointing to resolve cf-2026-053717. all work to be done per approved plans and engineering inspection letter. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on cf-2026-053717. "in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion."
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2026Issued
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. installing warm air appliance for single family home. replacing old furnace with a new 60,000 btu 80%afue gas furnace. no new ductwork is part of this permit, appliance replacement like in kind only.
- Residential building permit May 2026Issued
Third floor addition and rear addition as per plans. not more than 2/3rds replacement of floor joist. no work in the unhabitable basement. no undermining of the adjacent property foundations, no digging in existing basement and no underpinning on this permit. 1 hour rating between units required with emergency egress windows in each bedroom as per 2018 ibc.
- Zoning permit May 2026Issued
For the erection of an addition above and at the rear of an existing attached structure. size & location as shown on the application/plans. no roof decks with this permit.
- General permit minor Nov 2025Expired
Ez exterior wall coverings - for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work. install stucco on rear of house.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2025Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2023-007512
- Electrical permit Jul 2025Completed
Install 200 amp service, wiring throughout, install light fixtures, install outlets, switches, smoke detectors, grounding.
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2025Completed
For the installation of a new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13d throughout an existing structure. installation to include 1-1/2" combined fire service line as per approved plans. ** all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.**
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
Leaking fuel tanks
10 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Green Spring Co, 4527 Lancaster Ave (450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,300 ft
Mt Hope Baptist Church and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,300 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
800 ft
230 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
800 ft
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West (800 ft), Blankenburg Rudolph Sch (950 ft), Global Leadership Academy CS (1,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.0 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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