139 Sigel Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 139 Sigel Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 53 permits, 3 not closed, and 16 violations, 5 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 139 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2026Completed
- approved plumbing repair work approved per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace ct & fai.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2026Completed
Approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing
- Electrical permit Jul 2026Completed
Amend 07-09-2026 total rewire 100 amp service with 30 circ panel replace 3 way switches and toggle switches gfi to bath 2nd fl 6 new 20 amp circs 3 first fl 1 basement 2 second fl install new lighting in basement 3 lights 1- smoke detector 10 yr batt 2- smoke/carbon detectors 10yr batt
- Zoning permit Apr 2025Issued
For an addition above an existing structure. size and location as shown on the plan.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Completed
Replacement of 40 gal gas water heater
- Plumbing permit Feb 2022Completed
Curb trap and fresh air inlet, per the 2018 ppc.
- General permit minor Jul 2021Completed
Ez masonry facade replacement in accordance with attached standard.
- Electrical permit Dec 2020Completed
Install 100 amps service, 30 outlets, 12 switches, 20 lights and 5 hard wired smoke detectors as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Nov 2020Completed
Interior installation only of sanitary waste and domestic hot and cold water lines to 2 water closets, 2 lavatory sinks, 1 bathtub, 1 laundry box, 1 kitchen sink, and 1 hot water heater
- Residential building permit Nov 2020Completed
For the construction/ alterations throughout existing structure to enclude installation of star bolts. for a single family household living. as per plans. ***********no underpinning on this application. separate permits are required for plumbing, mech., or electrical work.********************************************************************************
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2020Expired
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.(pa 144511)
- Electrical permit Jan 2020Completed
Total rewire/devices 100amp service as per 2014 nec
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
1.4 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Grant Paper Co, 1901 S Water St (650 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,050 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
700 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp 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
650 ft
Furness Horace HS (650 ft), Sharswood George Sch (2,200 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (2,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.1 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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