28 Dexter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 28 Dexter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 22 permits, 3 not closed, and 29 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 28 Dexter Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- General permit minor Oct 2026Issued
- for the interior demolition on non-load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. alteration/repair of any kind is strictly prohibited under this permit type.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2021-001307
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2021-001307
- Electrical permit Aug 2024Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2021-001307
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2024Completed
For the installation of an automatic fire suppression system in accordance with the 2016 nfpa 13d throughout a three story structure to include 1.5-inch combined water service line as per approved plans/hydraulic calculations. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work.
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2021-001307
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2024Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2021-001307
- Residential building permit Dec 2023Completed
To install concrete retaining wall and concrete stair at the rear of the property, details as shown on plan.
- Residential building permit Dec 2023Completed
For the erection of retaining wall in the rear yard per plans.
- Electrical permit Apr 2023Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Residential building permit Nov 2022Completed
For underpinning and for new construction of an attached building with cellar and roof deck accessed by a roof access structure. for a single-family household living. as per plans. ******* separate permits are required for plumbing, mech., or electrical work. **************
- Zoning permit Jul 2022Issued
Application is for a new construction of an attached building with a roof deck and a roof access structure (size and location as shown on plans/application)
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
Brownfield site
1,400 ft
133 Grape St Hanson Associates. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,150 ft
Richardsapex Inc and 3 more within a mile. 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
2,700 ft
Dobson James Sch (2,700 ft), Roxborough HS (2,800 ft), Cook-Wissahickon Sch (4,750 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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