428 Dickinson Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 428 Dickinson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 3 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 428 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2024Completed
Rooftop solar array 4.4kw solar electric system featuring axitec 400w premium black solar panels; enphase energy iq8plus inverter in accordance with attached ez standard
- Electrical permit Sep 2024Completed
Installation of a 6.750 kw solar system, consisting of (15) rec solar, rec450aa pure-rx modules, and (15) enphase iq8x-80-m-us microinverter as per 2017 nec.**this permit is in compliance with the expedited solar permit standard*
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo cp-2023-004469
- Electrical permit Nov 2023Completed
Electrical permit for combo cp-2023-004469
- Commercial building permit Nov 2023Completed
To legalize level ii alterations (reference case violation cf-2023-041984) at the first floor of existing building (with no change in occupancy; reference business license 925959). separate permits required for mechanical, electrical and plumbing.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2022Completed
For the erection of an attached light-framed structure to include installation of egress window well, roof deck, access pilot house, rated exterior walls, engineered bracing configuration to include portal framing, spray foam and batt insulation installation. (irc 2015) **separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire suppression system installations.**
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2022Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (to install two central heating and a/c systems and ductworks for the existing single family: one is 3-ton, 1,200 cfm for 1st fl,2nd fl, and basement & the other one is 2-ton, 800 cfm for 3rd fl. hvac units use the high efficiency w/powered air supply exhaust device, the condensing units are in the rear yard, 12 diffusers).
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
To install the fixtures and pipes: 4 lavatories, 4 water closets, 3 showers/tubs, 1 kitchen sink, 1 hose bibbs, 1 water heater, and 2 others (1 washer and 1 dishwasher) to replace 1 storm drain and 1 stack as per ppc 2018
- Electrical permit Apr 2022Completed
200 amp service, rewire full house outlets + switches, per nec code 2014.
- Electrical permit Oct 2021Completed
200 amp incoming service, wiring throughout by 2014 nec code
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2021Completed
New construction single family 2 hvac units 1- 40k btu 95% with 2 ton ac for basement and 1st floor 1-60k btu 95% with 3 ton ac for second and third floor condenser in the back yard ductwork and 18 registers see rp-2020 014601
- Plumbing permit Sep 2021Completed
For the erection of an attached light-framed structure to include installation of egress window well, roof deck, access pilot house, rated exterior walls, engineered bracing configuration to include portal framing, spray foam and batt insulation installation. (irc 2015) **separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire suppression system installations.**
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
1.8 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Pintos Atlantic Inc, 1317 S 3rd St (1,050 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,550 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,750 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
950 ft
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (950 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (1,500 ft), Furness Horace HS (2,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.1 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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