1118 Sigel Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1118 Sigel Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 27 permits, 5 not closed, and 18 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 1118 Sigel Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Electrical permit Jan 2023Completed
15 amp afci circuit x7 20 amp afci circuit x7 15 amp duplex x17 20 amp duplex x3 20 amp gfci x2 light switch ( one location) x10 3way light switch x2 light fixture (standard weight) x5 light fixture (lite weight) x8 100amp 20ckt homeline service x1 fish only as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Dec 2022Completed
Replace curb trap and fai
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2022Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Zoning permit Jun 2022Issued
Residential - household living - single-family; vacant
- Electrical permit May 2022Completed
Install a 600 amp service, install wiring throughout the common areas and six dwelling units ,110v interconnected smoke alarms. install em/exit lighting and receptacles.provide power for the mechanical and hvac equipment. install a new fire alarm system throughout w/ low frequency sound.supply wiring for elevator. rescue assistance system in elevator lobbies. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
1wc 1lav as per ppc 2018
- Electrical permit Apr 2022Completed
Installation-bathroom with a gfi fart fan and high hat for light as per 2014 nec
- Electrical permit Apr 2022Completed
Rough in
- Commercial building permit Apr 2022Completed
Level i (accessibility upgrades only) alterations with no change of occupancy (see ap-2022-001379) for the creation of an accessible toilet room on the first floor of an existing building as per approved plans. building not required to be sprinklered. *2018 iebc review* **separate permits required for mep work**
- Administrative permit Mar 2022Completed
For certificate of occupancy at first and second floor of an existing building. building to comply with 2018 property maintenance and fire codes.
- Fire suppression permit Jan 2022Completed
For the installation of a nfpa 13 system for a residential occupancy serviced by a four inch fire service line with a back flow preventer assembly. fire suppression system to also include the installation of interconnected standpipes in exit stairways. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. fire suppression system to be installed in accordance with nfpa 13 and nfpa 14 standards.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2022Completed
Installation of all interior supply and drain/waste/vent pipe to the listed fixtures per the 2018 philadelphia plumbing code. sizes and locations per plans.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.0 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Meles Auto Care, 1410-12 Mckean St (1,600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,600 ft
1621 Mckean Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,550 ft
Philadelphia Ship Repair Llc 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
1,150 ft
Southwark Sch (1,150 ft), South Philadelphia HS (1,550 ft), Key Francis Scott Sch (2,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.5 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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