170 North 9th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 170 North 9th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 12 not closed, and 60 violations, 2 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 170 North 9th 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
12 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Completed
Addition of one 20 amp circuit for exterior signage as per 2020 nec.
- General permit Aug 2026Completed
For the erection of one (1) statically illuminated accessory projecting sign. **separate permit required for any electrical work**
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Completed
For the erection of one (1) statically illuminated accessory projecting sign. size and location as shown in plans.
- General permit Jun 2026Completed
For the installation of an awning with copy of signs on front only. sign to be with static illumination. all work to be done per approved plans. separate permit required for electrical work.
- Zoning permit Jun 2026Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries
- Zoning permit Apr 2026Completed
For the installation of one (1) statically illuminated wall sign on an awning. size and location as shown in application/plans
- Zoning permit Dec 2025Issued
Retail sales - consumer goods; assembly and entertainment
- Zoning permit Jul 2025Issued
Visitor accommodations
- Zoning permit Dec 2023Issued
Visitor accommodations
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
Supply and install 1" rpz domestic backflow preventer test and certify device with pwd
- Zoning permit Jan 2023Cancelled
Visitor accommodations
- Zoning permit Jan 2023Issued
Visitor accommodations
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
Superfund site
2.7 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
14 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Greyhound Lines, 1001 Filbert St (800 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,300 ft
Jump Street and 15 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,700 ft
National Chemical Laboratories Inc and 3 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
1,550 ft
National Constitution Center HS (1,550 ft), Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS (1,800 ft), Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (2,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.3 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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