106 Jackson Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 106 Jackson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 22 permits, 3 not closed, and 3 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 106 Jackson Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- General permit minor Jun 2025Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. 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.
- Electrical permit Apr 2021Completed
Install 27 electrical outlets, 27 switches, 15 recessed lights and replace 100 amp electrical panel as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Oct 2020Completed
Curb trap
- Plumbing permit Oct 2020Completed
Rough-in plumbing for two water closets, two lav, one bathtub, one kitchen sink and one laundry tub according to 2018 ppc
- Residential building permit Sep 2020Completed
Ez permit standards alterations - 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. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work any modifications 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, electric and plumbing. for minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. 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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2020Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. install heating and air conditioning system with ductwork
- General permit minor Mar 2020Expired
Interior demolition thru out. interior demolition of non-load bearing walls only, no structural work on this permit. applicant agrees to limit the demolition to comply with ez interior demolition permit standards. note: 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; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement.) (deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.) separate permits required for plumbing electrical and mechanical work. no other work allowed under this permit.(work is being done by home owner)
- Electrical permit Oct 2018Completed
Install 5 recessed lights move 6 recepticals to new location as per 2008 nec.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2018Completed
Install new toilet 7 vanity in basement. install laundry tub in basement as per philadelphia 2004 plumbing code.
- Alteration permit Sep 2018Completed
Basement renovaton,frame perminter walls,insulate drywall,tile molding,add powder room.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2017Completed
Install 1-kitchen sink,1-water closet and 1-lav on the 1st floor and 1-water closet,1-tub,1-lav and 1-washer box on the 2nd floor,house drain,house trap,stack,fai,area drain and water heater-pa1#20172710332-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Mechanical permit Sep 2017Expired
Install a 90% eff and 70k btu gas furnace with a 2 1/2 ton a coil and condenser with related duct work
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.1 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
11 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 2415 S Swanson St, 2415 S Swanson St (1,350 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,200 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
700 ft
Inolex Chemical Co and 4 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
800 ft
Sharswood George Sch (800 ft), Furness Horace HS (1,400 ft), Taggart John H Sch (2,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.9 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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