2605 West Silver Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2605 West Silver Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 16 permits, 9 not closed, and 60 violations, 7 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 2605 West Silver Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Demolition permit Oct 2026Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2026-045124. for the complete demolition of a property as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: no sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 2604, 2608 w. seltzer. erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Completed
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 2026Completed
Repair/replace main house drain. repair/replace curb trap and fresh air inlet if deemed necessary
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Completed
Curb trap, fai, main drain
- Plumbing permit Jan 2026Completed
Repair/replace curb trap and fresh air inlet, repair on main house drain as well
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Completed
Curb trap fai
- Plumbing permit May 2023Issued
Install waterline and drain lines and set six fixtures
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2023Issued
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. unit manufacturer : fredrich (1) - four port condenser, (3) - 9,000 btu splits, (1) - 12,000 btu split. total: 39,000 btu location : install splits and condenser (in rear of property)
- Electrical permit May 2023Issued
Reroute electrical wiring and devices to renovated portions of dwelling in compliance with the nec 2017
- Residential building permit Apr 2023Issued
For relocation of the stair opening and interior alterations throughout an existing attached single family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. no work in the basement level. the basement is to remain non-habitable.
- Residential building permit Dec 2021Expired
Interior alterations to an existing attached single family dwelling per plans. separate permits required for all mep work.
- Electrical permit Sep 2021Expired
New 100amp. service total rewire with lights, outlets switches and smoke and co all low voltage wire as per nec 2014
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Water Site 190 329, 28th & Cambria St (1,150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,200 ft
Northwest Corner Of 26th Susquehanna St and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,050 ft
Penn Fishing Tackle Manufacturing Co 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
1,650 ft
Peirce Thomas M Sch (1,650 ft), Dobbins Area Vocational-Technical High School (2,150 ft), Rhodes E Washington Sch (2,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.3 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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