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334 Gates Street, Philadelphia

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Does 334 Gates Street have open permits or code violations?
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 6 permits, 2 not closed, and 1 violation.
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 334 Gates Street at risk for?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.

Permits and code violations

2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.

  1. Plumbing permit May 2023Completed

    Replace existing tub with new one piece pre-manufactured shower base. replace valve, showerhead & existing walls with pre-manufactured acrylic walls.

  2. Plumbing permit Jul 2021Expired

    Lateral seal according to the 2018 ppc.

  3. Zoning permit Apr 2021Issued

    For the complete demolition of all existing structure on lot

  4. Plumbing permit Jan 2020Completed

    3/4 water service as per 2004 ppc

  5. Zoning/use permit Jan 2020Completed

    Relocate lot lines to create seven(7) lots from the existing lot; costruction of one (1) semi-detached structure (2 new single family dwellings) on gates street;construction of four (4) attached single family dwellings on wright street; each of the six new single family dwellings to have two-car accessory attached garage and roof deck; introduction of driveway from wright street to be shared by existing detached single family dwelling and the six new single family dwellings

  6. Plumbing permit Feb 2016Completed

    Install 5" sanitary and 6" storm curb traps with fai pa20160480900 (sfd)self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft 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

Toxic release facility

2,950 ft

Namico Inc and 2 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

1,150 ft

Roxborough HS (1,150 ft), Dobson James Sch (1,950 ft), Green Woods CS (3,700 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.

  • This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
  • Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
  • Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
  • Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
  • Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
  • Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
  • Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.

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