1009 Arch Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1009 Arch Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 1 not closed, and 59 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 1009 Arch 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
Replace curb trap & fai
- Zoning permit Feb 2023Issued
Visitor accommodations
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2022Completed
To address l&i violation cf-2022-017759 for mid-rise building 45 feet or more in height as per section f-1103.5.8 in the 2018 philadelphia fire code (pfc); for the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system in accordance with nfpa 13 (using a new six (6) inch fire service line off appletree street, a new six (6) inch backflow prevention device located within the basement, and a new fire department connection (fdc) on the exterior facade facing appletree street), throughout the basement and first floor of an existing three (3) and five (5) story attached structure being used as groups m/r-2 (retail and apartments), as per plans and hydraulic calculations; phc approval dated 07/05/2022 conditional on no work to the exterior facade facing arch street.
- Alteration permit Oct 2019Completed
Level ii structural alterations (no change of occupancy) to include the removal and replacement of existing floor joists on the first floor of an existing mixed use building as per approved plans. no changes beyond joist replacment. *2018*
- Use permit Jul 2018Completed
For use of space no.22 and no.23 in existing public parking lot for sole use by 125 n 10th st. (24 spaces remain available for public use at this lot; these two spaces are providing required parking for off-site development)
- Zoning/use permit Aug 2015Completed
For the legalization of a two (2) story addition behind an existing five (5) story attached structure, with 6'7" high brick fence wall enclosing the open area. size and location as shown on plans. for use as part of multi-family household living (9 units), with previously approves uses of consumer goods on first floor, business and professional on second floor, and multi-family household living (9 units) throughout structure.
- Electrical permit Jun 2014Completed
Demo and replace existing fire alarm system with new
- Alteration permit Jan 2013Completed
Change shingles on roof. 1 window glass install new roof cover as per manufacture's specifications. . new roof coverings shall not be installed without first removing all existing layers when the roof has two or more applications of any type of roof covering. submit roof certification to inspector for final inspection.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2011Completed
Reducing 2" water meter to 1" water meter only
- Use permit Oct 2008Completed
For the reconfiguration of an existing parking lot for a new total of 26 parking spaces including six(6) compact spaces, eighteen (18) standard spaces, and two(2) handicapped accessible spaces (size and location as shown on the application)
- Zoning permit Aug 2008Completed
For the relocation of lot lines to create one lot from two(size and location as shown on the application)
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
2.8 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
14 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Greyhound Lines, 1001 Filbert St (500 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,750 ft
Jump Street and 18 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,800 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
100 ft
Arch Street Opera House and 3 more listings close by. 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
1,800 ft
National Constitution Center HS (1,800 ft), Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS (1,900 ft), Math Civics and Sciences CS (2,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.2 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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