263 Rubicam Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 263 Rubicam Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, all closed, and 60 violations, 4 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 263 Rubicam Street 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
Every permit on file is closed out. 4 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2021Completed
Curb trap back, fresh air inlet, water service curb in, front rain conductor, main drain, yard drain, stack
- Plumbing permit Oct 2019Completed
Replace curb trap/fai - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5' in depth must have appr'd shoring in place at the time of inspection" opening permit 201913165
- Electrical permit Mar 2013Completed
Rewire house, 10 switches, 2 gfi, 26 outlets, 13 fixtures, 100amp service, hard wire alarm as per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Alteration permit Feb 2013Completed
Removal of shhetrock and replace sheetrock. replace 5 windows and paint
- Electrical permit Apr 2012Completed
Install 100amp service, total rewire of house as per 2008 nec (east dist) sfd
- Plumbing permit Dec 2011Completed
Bathroom reruogh, reinstall fixtures tub toilet sink, 1 family dwelling
- Plumbing permit Apr 2010Completed
House trap,fai
- Plumbing permit Aug 2008Completed
Replace water distribution line
- Plumbing permit Jun 2008Completed
Replace curb trap/fai
- Plumbing permit Jan 2008Completed
Replace house trap and lateral
- Plumbing permit Oct 2007Completed
Replace water heater
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
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0363 1710, 5338 N 5th St (1,500 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
4,000 ft
Cardone Industries and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
350 ft
Morrison, Andrew J., School. 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
300 ft
Morrison Andrew J Sch (300 ft), Olney HS (1,300 ft), Marshall Thurgood (1,700 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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