1908 Reed Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1908 Reed Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 7 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 1908 Reed Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Site / utility permit Aug 2026Issued
Site / utility permit for rp-2025-011346
- Residential building permit Jun 2026Issued
For the erection of a new two (2) story attached structure. to be used as a single-family dwelling as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13d. separate permits required for mep & fp work.
- Zoning permit Oct 2025Issued
For the erection of a two-story attached structure. size and location per plan.
- General permit minor Oct 2024Completed
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 Mar 2023Completed
Install half bath on 1st floor (2 fixtures) and re-route washer & dryer lines from middle of basement to front of basement
- Electrical permit Mar 2023Completed
Install 4 new dedicated lines from sub panel to power kitchen. 2 small appliance circuit, fridge circuit, and dishwasher circuit. install led recessed lighting in multiple rooms tapped off current wiring as per 2017 nec
- Residential building permit Feb 2023Completed
Ez interior alteration as per ez standard. no work proposed in the basement. no digging and no underpinning in the basement as per engineer report.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2020Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2020Completed
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 Mar 2020Completed
Install 15 fixtures as per 2018 ppc
- Plumbing permit Mar 2020Completed
Install 15 fixtures as per 2018 ppc
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2019Completed
Install (2) hvac systems 95% eff furnace 60,000 btu with 2.5 ton 16 seer ac, 95% eff furnace 60,000 btu with 2.5 ton 16 seer ac
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.8 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Tasker Village, 1532 S 16th St (1,550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,800 ft
Point Breeze Habitat For Humanity 2238 Latona Street and 6 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,400 ft
Philadelphia Ship Repair Llc and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
300 ft
Smith, Walter George, School. 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
1,250 ft
Childs George W Sch (1,250 ft), McDaniel Delaplaine Sch (2,150 ft), Stanton Edwin M Sch (2,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.5 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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