237 Dickinson Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 237 Dickinson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 21 permits, 1 not closed, and 3 violations.
- 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 237 Dickinson Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2024Completed
Rewire 2ndfloor bedroom
- Residential building permit Aug 2024Completed
For the reconstruction and new 2nd floor addition to the rear part of an existing structure. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Zoning permit Jan 2024Completed
For the erection of a second floor addition on the rear of an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in the application/plans.
- Alteration permit May 2019Completed
Reroof rear second floor slope roof. 300 sf shingles - certainteed landmark pro
- Plumbing permit Jan 2019Completed
Curb trap fai
- Electrical permit Jan 2019Completed
Install 7 new circuit extentions, 3 switch legs, and 60 amp 12 circuit sub-panel to house the new circuits per 2008 nec.
- Plumbing permit May 2017Completed
New curb trap and fai - pa1#2017-1440251 -"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 Jun 2015Completed
Water service pa1call20151763260 self certifications 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 Jun 2015Completed
Replacement of the curb trap and fai self certifications 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. pa1call20151670103
- Mechanical permit Oct 2014Completed
Install 1 hvac unit with ductwork(sfd)
- Plumbing permit Sep 2014Completed
Interior plumbing alterations in an existing single-family dwelling - (1)water closet, (1)lavatory, (1)bathtub, (1)kitchen sink, (1)clothes washer hook-up and (1)domestic storage tank type hot water heater
- Electrical permit Sep 2014Completed
Install 100a service, rewire throughout as per nec 2008 (sfd)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.6 mi
Welsbach & General Gas Mantle (Camden Radiation) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Pintos Atlantic Inc, 1317 S 3rd St (700 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,100 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,850 ft
Vare-Washington El Sch (1,850 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (1,950 ft), Furness Horace HS (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.3 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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