1924 68th Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1924 68th Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 7 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 1 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 1924 68th Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
Emergency waterservice
- Residential building permit Apr 2023Expired
Ez permit stadards alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). no work permited in the basement as per engineer report
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Completed
Repair/replace curb trap and fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Nov 2018Completed
Replace water service complete-pa1#20183321908-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 Nov 2018Completed
Replace water service complete-pa1#20183323060-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"
- Electrical permit Apr 2015Completed
Install 100 amp service and complete re-wire with switches, recepts lights, smoke detectors with in a single family dwelling as per 2008 nec (north district)
- Mechanical permit Apr 2015Expired
Install (1) 90k btu gas furnace 80% efficency with ductwork 1200cfms, 2 returns, 5 registers.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Gibsons Svc Ctr, 6801 Ogontz Ave (350 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
Nearest public schools
700 ft
Rowen William Sch (700 ft), Building 21 (1,550 ft), Wagner Gen Louis MS (2,150 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
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