1206 Dickinson Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1206 Dickinson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 3 not closed, and 27 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 1206 Dickinson Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2026Completed
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. replace existing boiler only, in like and kind, no new ductwork
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2025Completed
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. replace gas boiler 80% efficient, 70,000 btu, replacing existing with the same type. no other work permitted on this permit. no penetrations to fire-rated assemblies. no new ductwork proposed on ductwork or common areas
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
Watts lf009m3qt 3/4" backflow preventer
- Zoning permit Mar 2023Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Jan 2022Completed
Supply and install new 5x4 cast iron curb trap w/ new fai and pr vent box, continuing into property, converting to 4" pvc w/ new 4" clean out, connecting to existing cast iron. supply and install new 3/4" copper from existing curb, continuing into property, penetrating through foundation wall. once in property will supply and install new 3/4" ball valves before and after meter w/ new meter couplings and washers.
- General permit minor Sep 2020Completed
Ez exterior wall coverings- for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. 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.
- Plumbing permit May 2020Completed
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.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2019Completed
Supply and install drainage & water lines to 3 toilets, 3 lavs, 1 shower, 1 tub, 1 washer, kitchen sink, installation will comply with philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Plumbing permit Jul 2019Completed
Supply and install drainage & water lines to 3 toilets, 3 lavs, 1 shower, 1 tub, 1 w/d, kitchen sink, installation will comply with philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Plumbing permit Jul 2019Completed
Install water service, house drain, curb trap & fai pa20191990764 "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"
- Plumbing permit Jul 2019Completed
Install water service, house drain, curb trap & fai pa20191990764 "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"
- Suppression permit Jul 2019Completed
Install new fire suppression system and 1" water service in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout the entire building. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
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
2.2 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Cottman Trans, 1340 S 13th St (700 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,700 ft
Philadelphia Ship Repair Llc and 2 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
1,100 ft
Christopher Columbus CS (1,100 ft), Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch (1,300 ft), Childs George W Sch (2,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.7 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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