1417 68th Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1417 68th Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 1417 68th Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2025Completed
Rewire complete 2 story -200 amp service single family (fishing only)
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2023Completed
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. new ductwork installation, 10 diffusers/registers, 3 ton, 14 seer, & 60k btu heat pump. outdoor unit will be installed in the backyard.
- Electrical permit Aug 2023Completed
Replacement of 200 amps service. full house re-wire. as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Completed
Interior plumbing 4 wc, 4 tubs, 4 lavatories, 1 ks, 1 ls, 1 wh
- Residential building permit Jul 2023Issued
For interior alteration and joists replacement as per plan as part of an existing structure to continuous use as single-family dwelling. the existing basement to remain non-habitable space. size and location as shown on the plans. ** separate permit require for electrical, plumbing and mechanical **
- General permit minor Apr 2023Completed
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.
- General permit minor Aug 2022Expired
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 Aug 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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2020Completed
For mechanical work in a existing single family dwelling to include the installation of new heater/ac unit 100,000 btu 4.5 ton system with 92% efficiency and 1,800 cfm's as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. *rooftop units permitted if included in building plans*
- Electrical permit Jul 2020Completed
Rough entire house with new wire throughout install new 200amp service with new panel panel and meter socket
- Residential building permit Jul 2020Completed
Total rehab of property. all new non-structural framing, and hvac throughout. new kitchen and baths and finished basement (details as shown on the plan). no lowering of basement floor and no underpinning of foundation and no structural framing included on this application. separate permit required for trade jobs.
- Residential building permit Oct 2019Completed
Demo existing collapsing side masonry wall and rebuild it in kind. replacement of 1st and 2nd floor joists as shown on the plan. no other work included on this application preservation of the historic brick and stone facades throughout the overlay will maintain and enhance property values in the overlay and the general attractiveness of the community.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Northwood Cemetery, 15th & Haines St (350 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
1,150 ft
Ellwood Sch (1,150 ft), Rowen William Sch (1,900 ft), Wagner Gen Louis MS (2,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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