428 Sigel Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 428 Sigel Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 6 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 Sigel Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Residential building permit Jun 2026Issued
For interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2026Issued
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. install all new ductwork install seven supply registers install two returns one per floor install 96% 60k btu efficient furnace with a 2 ton air-conditioning.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Issued
Interior installation of drainage, waste, vent and water supply for listed fixture rough-in to finish.
- Electrical permit Jan 2026Issued
Install 200amp service wiring throughout install light fixtures, outlets switches smoke detectors, and grounding
- Residential building permit Dec 2025Issued
- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. ***no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.*** separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Completed
Replace curb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain
- Electrical permit Jun 2023Completed
Install 200 amp service, wiring throughout, install light fixtures, install outlets, switches, smoke detectors, grounding as per 2017 nec
- Fire suppression permit May 2023Completed
Install new fire suppression system and 1” combined service in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout the entire building. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2023Completed
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. install (1) new gas heater, ductwork, air conditioner and (14) grills.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Completed
Install 3 water closets; 5 lavs; 1 bathtub; 2 showers; 1 kitchen sink; 1 washer box; 1 hot water heater; pex and pvc throughout; interior and exterior plumbing work. new 1" rfss; curb traps and main drains; 1 roof drain; 1 sewage ejector; 1 sump pump
- Residential building permit Dec 2022Completed
Erection of an attached structure with cellar, roof deck and pilot house (details as shown int he plans).
- Residential building permit Oct 2022Expired
Make safe permit to resolve case violation #cf-2022-057017 to repair the partially collapsed rear exterior wall as per approved engineered plans and engineer's report. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed in case #cf-2022-057017.
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
1.5 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted 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: Terri Pinto, 1703-13 S 7th St (1,200 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,000 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,650 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
1,000 ft
Furness Horace HS (1,000 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (1,850 ft), Southwark Sch (1,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.9 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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