1123 Hamilton Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1123 Hamilton Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 28 permits, 2 not closed, and 2 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 1123 Hamilton Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Administrative permit Aug 2025Completed
For certificate of occupancy at first floor of existing building. no alterations allowed under this permit. building to comply with 2018 fire and property maintenance codes.
- Zoning permit Jun 2025Issued
Child care - child care center
- Plumbing permit May 2024Expired
Excavate and replace the broken section of the sewer lateral according to the 2018 ppc.
- Administrative permit Aug 2019Completed
Certificate of occupancy
- Use permit May 2019Completed
For personel services on the first floor of an existing structure.(no signs on this permit)
- Mechanical permit Dec 2016Completed
Install (1) heat pump with ductwork. (sfd)
- Electrical permit Nov 2010Completed
Tenant fitout, office renovations, lights, receptacles, switches, all as per 2008 nec (cc dist)
- Suppression permit Nov 2010Completed
Office - relocate sprinklers. (cost of project $2,000).
- Plumbing permit Oct 2010Completed
Relocate existing water closet and lav, install new shower
- Alteration permit Sep 2010Completed
Tenant fit-out described in attached drawings to include: demo & re-use existing toilet fixtures, install interior partitions, doors, finishes, install light fixtures as per plans.
- Use permit Sep 2010Completed
Professional office in unit a
- Alteration permit Oct 2008Completed
Install 1 security grill/gate in front of property (must be 75% open in center city)
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
Leaking fuel tanks
10 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Exxon Rs 2 2183, 427 N Broad St (1,350 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,200 ft
Reading Viaduct and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
900 ft
National Chemical Laboratories Inc 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
400 ft
Smaltz Building. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
350 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
650 ft
Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS (650 ft), Parkway Center City Middle College (1,050 ft), Math Civics and Sciences CS (1,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.6 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Semi-detached or row house: the shared wall matters. Listen from the room adjoining the neighbor's side and ask whether any structural work has been done there.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
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