1679 Dounton Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1679 Dounton Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, all closed, and 60 violations, 7 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 1679 Dounton 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
Every permit on file is closed out. 7 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2022Completed
Replace 5" curb trap fai
- Alteration permit Jun 2019Completed
For the erection of a roof deck above an existing structure with new wall opening and modifications to the right-of-way encroachment as per approved plans. **see ap#962420 for streets approval** **separate permits required for all other work**
- Zoning/use permit Jun 2019Completed
For the erection of a roof deck to be accessed by 2nd floor (for residential use only). size and location as shown in application and plan. addition accessory to existing single family dwelling unit in the same strucutre with sit-down restaurant at first floor.
- Zoning/use permit Feb 2019Completed
For the erection of one(1) flatwall sign accessory to existing sit-down rearaurant at first floor in the same building with one(1) apartment above. size and location as shown in the application.
- Use permit Jan 2019Completed
Uses: for a sit-down restaurant at first floor in the same building with single family household living above as previously approved. no sign on this permit..
- Electrical permit Sep 2018Completed
1 new 400amp service complete with 3 gang meter socket, 3 panels & grounding, complete fit out of restaurant/bar 1st fl, switches, recepts, lights, unit above, switches, recepts,lights,smoke/co detectors as per 2008 nec (north district) 1 new fire alarm panel smokes pull stations and strobe horns as per nfpa72
- Plumbing permit Aug 2018Completed
Alterations: interior/exterior plumbing;3 story structure; partial change of occupancy; first floor bar/restaurant; (1) dwelling unit on the second and third floors above; 6 wc,6 lavs,5 tub/showers,1 washer box,1 kitchen sink and 1 mop recp-the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Feb 2018Completed
Level ii alterations with partial change of occupancy (reduction in number of dwelling units) for renovations to existing first floor bar/restaurant with one (1) dwelling unit on the second and third floors above as per approved plans. building not required to be sprinklered. **separate permits required for mep work and exterior signage**
- Demolition permit Jan 2018Completed
Interior demolition of none baring walls.for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Zoning permit Jul 2017Completed
For relocation of lot line to create one lot from two deeded lots (4173 germantown ave (premises #a ) and 4175 germantown ave(premises #b)). size and location as shown on the application.** uses: for a sit-down restaurant at first floor in the same building with single family household living above as previously approved. no sign on this permit..
- Zoning permit Jul 2017Completed
For relocation of lot line to create one lot from two deeded lots (4173 germantown ave (premises #a ) and 4175 germantown ave(premises #b)). size and location as shown on the application.** uses: for a sit-down restaurant at first floor in the same building with single family household living above as previously approved. no sign on this permit..
- Use permit Mar 2017Completed
For a sit-down restaurant at first floor in the same building with single family household living above. no sign on this application.
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
10 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Steel 639, 4301 Wayne Ave (950 ft), open. 4 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
2,900 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
550 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
850 ft
Steel Edward Sch (850 ft), Mastery CS-Gratz Campus (1,450 ft), Mastery Prep Elementary CS (1,700 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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