425 Hermit Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 425 Hermit Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 2 not closed, and 0 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 425 Hermit Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2025Completed
Repair/replace 30 gal gas water heater.
- Administrative permit Nov 2020Issued
New construction of a four (4) story multi-family household living[forty-two(42) dwelling units] living with forty-five(45) accessory parking spaces at rear with three(3) van electric parking spaces, two(2) accessible spaces including with one(1) van accessible space and fourteen(14) bicycle spaces in an accessible route. as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13r ** **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work** amendment as of 6/10/2020 to include the erection of a -parking deck . also to include retaining wall and suspended slab.**all special inspectiion to be performed by the appointed special inspector**
- Electrical permit Mar 2020Completed
Install new fire alarm system throughout per nfpa 72 (north dist)
- Plumbing permit Jan 2020Completed
Replace storm and sanitary curb traps, fresh air inlets, and main drain as per philadelphia 2014 plumbing code.
- Electrical permit Jan 2020Completed
Installation of new electrical service and metering for apts installation of new branch wiring and panels for apt units as per 2008 nec. (north district)
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2019Completed
For the installation of a mechanical system to include registers/diffusers, ductwork, piping, and all other work as per approved plans. separate permit required for electrical and plumbing work.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2019Completed
New construction: interior plumbing;4 story multi-family household living; 42 dwelling units-the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004 w/c-49, lav-49, bathtub-36, shower-13, kitchen sink-42, washing machine-42
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2019Completed
For the installation of a two (2) inch fire service line with a two and one-half (2-1/2) inch backflow preventer and automatic fire suppression system as per nfpa 13r. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.
- Commercial building permit Apr 2019Completed
New construction of a four (4) story multi-family household living[forty-two(42) dwelling units] living with forty-five(45) accessory parking spaces at rear with three(3) van electric parking spaces, two(2) accessible spaces including with one(1) van accessible space and fourteen(14) bicycle spaces in an accessible route. as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13r ** **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work**
- Demolition permit Feb 2019Completed
For the complete demolition of an existing one (1) story semi-detached structure. structure to be demolished by hand, hand held tools, and mechanical demolition. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. * asbestos remediation required prior to start of work * 21 day posting and notice required per a-303.2. * separate streets department permit require for closure of right of way.
- Zoning/use permit Jan 2019Completed
For the complete demolition of an existing semi-detached structure. for use as a vacant lot.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2019Expired
Seal 6" lateral prior to demolition.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
11 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Ridge Gas & Food Mart, 5650 Ridge Ave (1,400 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
3,150 ft
Richardsapex Inc. 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
800 ft
Cook-Wissahickon Sch (800 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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