1008 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1008 Cottman Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 32 permits, 7 not closed, and 25 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 1008 Cottman Avenue 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Commercial building permit Dec 2025Issued
For the construction of an addition above an existing semi-detached structure. for use as multi-family household living with six (6) dwelling units with all other previously approved use. as per approved plans. ***separate permits for all other work. ***building facade to conform with the material requirements of section 14-520(2) of the philadelphia zoning code**
- Administrative permit Jul 2025Completed
For a certificate of occupancy for retail store (group m) on the first floor of an existing mixed-use building no alterations work under this permit.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Issued
Backflow preventer watts lf009m3qt 0.75
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries; retail sales - consumer goods
- Zoning permit Jan 2025Issued
For the erection of an addition above an existing semi-detached structure. size/location as shown on the application/plans. building not to exceed 38 feet in height. **building facade to conform with the material requirements of section 14-520(2) of the philadelphia zoning code**
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2023Completed
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. add 2 supply diffusers and 1 return diffuser of existing hvac system. these diffusers is just for a new addition (cp-2022-004245). the existing outdoor hvac unit will not be replaced, it is located on flat roof.
- Electrical permit May 2023Completed
New lamps, new outlets as per 2017 nec. it is just one for one replacement with no additional wiring.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
Plumbing permit for install pipe lines ( cold water, hot water and waste line). 3 sinks 1 toilet
- Commercial building permit Mar 2023Completed
For level 3 alterations and for the erection of a rear addition as per plans.
- Zoning permit Mar 2023Issued
Application is for the erection of a rear addition ( addition is not exceed 10% of the whole building) of an existing structure . size and location as shown in the application.
- Zoning permit Jan 2023Issued
Retail sales - sundries, pharmaceuticals, and convenience sales
- General permit Jul 2021Completed
For the erection of one (1) non-illuminated awning sign accessory to personal services on the first floor of an existing structure as per approved plans.
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
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Pilgrim Ctl Ofc, 7254 Rising Sun Ave (500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,750 ft
Hh Fluorescent Parts 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
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
800 ft
Crossan Kennedy C Sch (800 ft), Northeast HS (3,850 ft), Moore J Hampton Sch (4,600 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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