401 Dickinson Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 401 Dickinson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 29 permits, all closed, and 9 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 401 Dickinson Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. No open violations.
- General permit minor Sep 2024Completed
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.
- Electrical permit May 2023Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Electrical permit Jan 2023Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Electrical permit Nov 2018Completed
Total rewire 200 amp service 64 receptacles 70 fixtures 35 switches 4 smoke detectors 3 carbonmonoxide smokes combo dishwasher line garbage disposal line ac unit phone and cable as per 2008 nec.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2018Completed
Plumbing alterations throughout an existing (single- or two-) family dwelling. domestic hot water heater replacement (storage tank type or tankless type) - (gas or electric)
- Mechanical permit Sep 2018Completed
Install lennox 3 1/2 ton ac unit and 3 1/2 ton air handler with ductwork throughout house lennox air handler to be placed in closet on 3rd floor and ac unit on roofer
- Alteration permit Jun 2018Completed
Interior alterations with no modification to structural elements. windows and door to replaced. new roofing on no more than one existing layer. ***mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work to be covered under separate permits***
- Alteration permit Sep 2017Completed
Make safe permit - permit application in response to unsafe violations on case #531568 & #592142 to comply violation, completed work is to be inspected and approved as an appropriate repair to each violation on cases #531568 & #592142. engineer's report submitted. work to be done by a licensed contractor and assume responsibility of work. removing damaged section of front exterior wall section as per engineer's report. installing new brick tying in to existing masonry, replacing window lintels in the window openings and using metal lintels per the 2009 irc section r703 for the size of the lintels. no change in windows and door size and/or locations. no other work this permit. separate permits required for renovation. protection required. adjoining public and private property shall be protected from damage during construction, remodeling and demolition work. the person making or causing an excavation and/or construction to be made shall provide written notice of excavation and/or construction that adjoining buildings shall be protected during the entire course of the said project. 10 day prior notice required. contact streets department for dumpster permit and footway closure permits.permit arrived from downstairs 9/6/17
- Plumbing permit Mar 2017Completed
Install new curb trap and fai-pa1#20170630057-"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"
- Mechanical permit Jan 2017Completed
Install (2) hvac systems with ductwork. (sfd)
- Administrative permit Jan 2017Completed
Amended building permit activity to correct the street address for permit #728246. initial application cites incoreect address in reference to unit (96) . a certificate of occupancy will be issued from this permit activity.
- Demolition permit Sep 2016Completed
For the complete demoltion of an attached three-story structure. full sidewalk and street closure required as reflected on approved site plan and in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate street closure permit required prior to start of work. any deviation will require an amended building permit.
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
Superfund site
1.7 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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Pintos Atlantic Inc, 1317 S 3rd St (800 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,600 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
1,200 ft
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (1,200 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (1,450 ft), Furness Horace HS (2,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.2 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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