43 Ditman Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 43 Ditman Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 27 permits, 3 not closed, and 51 violations, 1 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 43 Ditman Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Completed
Replace section of house drain.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Completed
Replace house trap and fresh air inlet for storm and sanitary drains.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Completed
Ez plumbing permit– replace 2 house curb traps, 2 f.a.i. front exterior at curb stop, and 2 house drains - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5’ in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection” as per the 2018 philadelphia plumbing code. pa one call #20230170137.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2022Completed
Water distribution replacement
- Fire suppression permit Jan 2022Completed
For installation of sprinkler system per nfpa 13d with 1-inch combined service line as per approved plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2021Completed
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. installation of two(2) hvac system with duct work : 92% gas furnace 3.0 ton, 70000 btu, 1200 cfm and ac unit 3.0ton 13seer=1pc 92% gas furnace 4.0 ton,90000 btu, 1600 cfm and ac unit 4.0ton 13seer=1pc
- Plumbing permit Nov 2021Completed
Pvc drain and pex waterline. basement - install water heater. first floor - install kitchen sink, dish washer, water closet and lavatory sink second floor - install 2 water closets, 2 lavatory sink, 2 bathtub, laundry and shower third floor - install water closet, lavatory sink, shower and bathtub
- Electrical permit Aug 2021Completed
For replacement of 200 amp electrical service as per 2014 nec.
- Electrical permit Jul 2021Completed
Existing 200 amps service. installing 50 outlets, 15 switches, 30 lights and 7 hard-wired smoke detectors as per 2014 nec
- Residential building permit Jan 2021Completed
This application is to finish out permit 794500. that permit was for new construction of a three-story, semi-detached single-family home with a roof deck and access structure. construction began and was more than half completed: all framing was completed. however, construction lapsed and the permit expired. this permit is for interior finishes, insulation, and anything else needed to close up the walls and certify the home for occupancy. an engineer's letter is attached with this application, certifying the extent to which construction was completed under the last permit (794500). amendment #1: amend the change of dprc-si to georges ballous, pe, and special inspection agency (sia) to alfa engineering, as per amended documents.
- Electrical permit Oct 2018Completed
Installing new 200amp service, outlets, switches, lights and hard wired smoke detectors as per 2017 nec (east dist)
- Mechanical permit Aug 2018Expired
Install two furnaces with ductwork (sfd)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.5 mi
Metal Banks (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: Lens Auto Svc, 9337 Torresdale Ave (750 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,000 ft
Jowitt Rodgers Co and 1 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
Wildfire risk
Relatively Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
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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