1707 Dounton Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1707 Dounton Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 5 not closed, and 38 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 1707 Dounton Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai.
- Zoning permit Oct 2023Issued
Family daycare
- General permit Aug 2022Expired
For the erection of one (1) single-faced statically illuminated wall sign.**separate permit required for any electrical work**
- Zoning permit Aug 2022Issued
For the erection of one (1) static internally illuminated accessory wall sign. size and location as shown on plans. sign accessory to child day care center as previously approved.
- Plumbing permit May 2021Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet and main drain
- Mechanical permit May 2018Expired
Replace warm air heater
- Mechanical permit Feb 2018Expired
Install 1 gas furnace with ductwork (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Sep 2017Completed
Install 1" watts model lf009m2qt backflow preventor.the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Administrative permit Jun 2017Closed
Temporary certificate of occupancy for six apartments for ninety days only does not include daycare center
- Electrical permit May 2017Completed
600amp service,rewire units,receptacles and switches per 2008 nec (mixed use)north district install fire alarm per nfpa 72
- Plumbing permit Apr 2017Completed
Install new 5x4 curb trap with vent,new 5" lateral and 1.5 water service- pa1#20171010309-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Apr 2017Completed
Alterations: interior plumbing; daycare center in the first floor front; six family dwelling above - the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
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
Leaking fuel tanks
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Steel 639, 4301 Wayne Ave (700 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
2,600 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
350 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
650 ft
Steel Edward Sch (650 ft), Mastery CS-Gratz Campus (1,250 ft), Mastery Prep Elementary CS (1,500 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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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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