2014 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2014 Cottman Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 21 permits, 2 not closed, and 45 violations, 3 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 2014 Cottman Avenue 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- General permit Nov 2024Completed
For the removal of concrete over existing tanks and for the relining of tanks. remove tank sumps and install new sump and motor.
- Zoning permit Jan 2024Issued
Retail sales - consumer goods
- General permit Jun 2023Completed
For the installation of a flat wall sign as per plans.
- Zoning permit May 2023Completed
For the installation of accessory signs. size and location per approved plans.
- General permit Oct 2021Completed
For the refacing of existing gas pump signs, erection of two (2) directional signs (under canopy), erection of three (3) static illuminated canopy signs, one (1) statically illuminated wall sign, two (2) non-illuminated wall signs below the roof line of the existing detached structure. ** separate permit required for any electrical work**
- Zoning permit Sep 2021Completed
For the refacing of existing gas pump signs, erection of two (2) directional signs (under canopy), erection of three (3) static illuminated canopy signs, one (1) statically illuminated wall sign, two (2) non-illuminated wall signs below the roof line of the existing detached structure. sizes and locations as shown in the application/plans. no change in height of existing structures.
- Alteration permit Sep 2016Completed
For accessibility/ada upgrades to an existing bank within an existing structure as per plans; exterior work only, no other work on this permit.
- Alteration permit Jun 2015Completed
Remove and replace four gasoline dispensers and related petrolium equipment.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2015Completed
Repair to 6" lateral - pa1# 2015-1560144 - "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 2015Completed
House trap repair/replacement - note: contractor has no sub-contractors and will be digging the excavation and installing himself
- Sign permit Jan 2014Completed
For the removal of existing cabinets and installation of new cabinets (three (3) faces) on an existing free-standing sign structure; removal of existing wall signs and erection of four (4) new wall signs (two (2) cabinets and two (2) headers at automated teller and deposit boxes), for the erection of a free-standing directional sign. all work per engineer's plans. separate permit required for electrical work. pedestrian, vehicular and structure protection to be provided during removal / installation activity.
- Zoning/use permit Jan 2014Completed
Replace existing s/f illum sign cabinets (existing 3 sided stadium structure to remain and be reused) new sign cabinets. replace existing exterior illum flat wal signs. replace existinf non-illum d/f directional sign(non branded) replace existing illum atm headed. replace existing night deposit header.
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, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.7 mi
Metal Banks (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0363 2072, 7265 Castor Ave (100 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
5,050 ft
Avery Soabar Products Group. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Philadelphia, Northeast Branch. 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
1,100 ft
Castor Gardens MS (1,100 ft), Solis-Cohen Solomon Sch (2,350 ft), Northeast HS (2,450 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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