1609 West Juniata Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1609 West Juniata Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 violations, 15 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 1609 West Juniata Street 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 15 open violations.
- Residential building permit Jun 2026Expired
Make safe permit to comply with unsafe violation 670888 to include replacement of front exterior wall per approved plans, engineer’s report and in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801. licensed pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Expired
Repair/replace ct & fai.
- Electrical permit Nov 2024Completed
Roof mounted solar, (12x415) hanwha q peak duo blk modules,4.980 kw dc, 3.800 kw ac in accordance with attached ez standard
- Plumbing permit Jul 2021Completed
Replacing 30' of 4'' cast iron main drain in basement and put back with 4" pvc pipe
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Completed
Remove old lead drain line. installed all new 1-1/2 pvc drain piping for bathroom group toilet, sink, and bath tub, reconnected back to existing 4" pvc stack.
- General permit minor May 2021Completed
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 Apr 2021Expired
Under floor plumbing, toilet, lav, bathtub, main drain
- Plumbing permit May 2015Completed
Install hot water heater (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Use permit Mar 2014Completed
Use as a family daycare.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2014Completed
Curb trap back (sfd) pa20140061037 *** see log***
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
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Steel 639, 4301 Wayne Ave (1,250 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,200 ft
Proposed Skatepark 4385r Germantown Ave and 49 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,350 ft
Rexnord Corp Geared Prods Div. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
900 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,150 ft
Steel Edward Sch (1,150 ft), Mastery CS-Gratz Campus (1,850 ft), Mastery Prep Elementary CS (2,100 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
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- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
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- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
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