205 Hermit Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 205 Hermit Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 1 not closed, and 22 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 205 Hermit Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2025Completed
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. install new hvac system, ductwork, and 12 diffusers.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Completed
Replace existing 5” curb trap and fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit May 2025Completed
Replace existing fixtures, 1 kitchen sink 1 laundry sink, 3 toilets, 2shower/tub, 3 vanities
- Electrical permit May 2025Completed
New 200 amp panel and service interior rewire with new light fixtures, receptacles, and switches
- Residential building permit Apr 2025Completed
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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. 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; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.
- Electrical permit Aug 2024Completed
Kitchen and bathroom rewire and replacement of all fixtures/devices
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Remodel of kitchen and bathroom. replacement of all fixtures 5 fixtures
- Residential building permit Jul 2024Completed
Ez permit standards 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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. 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; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab.no work may be performed in the basement or cellar. kitchen and bathroom remodel. replacement of all fixtures and finishes. no structural alterations.
- Zoning permit Feb 2024Issued
Visitor accommodations
- General permit minor Jan 2024Completed
Ez exterior wall coverings- for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closure. *contractor is a sole proprietor with no employees* * to partially comply case cf-2023-041818. separate permits are required to comply.* stucco on front facade and top of the rear facade, vinyl on 1st floor rear and front roof dormer sides.
- Electrical permit Dec 2023Completed
Install 30 amp circuit to outside hvac system. fishing wires through wall according to the 2017 nec.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2019Completed
Replace 3/4" water service pa20192273423 "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"
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Vinces Svc Sta, 5400 Ridge Ave (1,100 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,450 ft
Richardsapex Inc. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,750 ft
Cook-Wissahickon Sch (1,750 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.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- 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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