1877 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1877 Cottman Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 21 permits, 1 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 1877 Cottman 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Zoning/use permit Nov 2018Completed
For the erection of one(1) statically illuminated single-faced freestanding sign.size and location as shown in the application/plan. signage accessory to a business and professional service (tax office) at the ground floor level and a single-family household living.
- Sign permit Jan 2017Completed
For the installation of copy onto an existing awning sign, and for the erection of a new double-sided, non-illuminated free-standing sign for a business & professional office tenant within an existing building, as per plans.
- Zoning/use permit Dec 2016Completed
For the erection of one (1) accessory, double-sided, non-illuminated freestanding sign, and for the installation of copy onto one (1) accessory, non-illuminated awning sign, sizes and location as shown on plan/application. all signs accessory to business & professional office on the first floor of an existing semi-detached structure.
- Use permit Nov 2016Completed
Use to insurance office in the entire structure
- Suppression permit Oct 2015Completed
Install a new fire suppression system for a 6ft hood ez standard kitchen fire suppression- for the installation of new wet chemical kitchen hood fire suppression system as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans
- Mechanical permit Oct 2015Completed
Install kitchen hood, ducts, fans in existing restaurant space.
- Alteration permit Jul 2015Completed
To legalize the existing deck in the rear yard previously constructed.
- Alteration permit Jun 2015Completed
Addition in rear.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2013Completed
Installation of new watts 3/4" rpz backflow preventer with new brass strainer
- Administrative permit Apr 2011Completed
Extension of permit # 237430 pursuant to pa act 46. this extension to expire on july 2, 2013 unless extended by other portions of the philadelphia code
- Administrative permit Dec 2010Completed
Certificate of occupancy for first floor and basement for insurance office.
- Mechanical permit Oct 2010Completed
Remove old heating unit and replace with 90% lennox gas heater, including a/c. also associated ductwork (less than 1500 cfm) - mixed-use property (note: new owner: peggy gun wah ng lee, joe woon ming lee and alex g loong lee effective 9/29/10)
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
2.9 mi
Metal Banks (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Firstrust Bank, 1931 Cottman Ave (450 ft), open. 4 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,150 ft
Avery Soabar Products Group. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Wilson, Woodrow, Junior High School and 1 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
350 ft
Castor Gardens MS (350 ft), Northeast HS (1,500 ft), Moore J Hampton Sch (2,850 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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