10 Hess Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 10 Hess Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 6 permits, all closed, and 38 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 10 Hess 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
Every permit on file is closed out. 3 open violations.
- Electrical permit Mar 2017Completed
Install 200amp main service, install 40 ckt panel & wiring throughout, install 120v smokes & co detector as per nec 2008 east district
- Mechanical permit Jan 2017Completed
Installation of (1) hvac unit with a/c (including ductwork and all associated accessories).
- Plumbing permit Jan 2017Completed
Installaiton of:2-w/closets, 2-lav, 1-bath tub, 1-kitchen sink, 1-laundry, 1-dishwasher, 1-garbage disposal.
- Addition permit Aug 2016Completed
For interior alterations to first floor of existing detached building and for the erection of a second story addition as per approved plans. buidling to maintain use as single family household living.
- Zoning permit Jul 2016Completed
For the erection of an addition above an existing detached buidling. size and location as shown on approved plans. maintain use as single family household living.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2015Completed
Replace curb trap,fai,house drain pa20151201730(sfd)self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
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
1.6 mi
Metal Banks (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Toxic release facility
3,950 ft
Chas F Kellom Co Inc and 1 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
1,650 ft
Brown Joseph Sch (1,650 ft), Pollock Robert B Sch (4,300 ft), Northeast Community Propel Academy (4,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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