442 Purdy Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 442 Purdy Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, all closed, and 19 violations, 4 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 442 Purdy Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. 4 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Remove tub and install a shower.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Completed
Amendment 3/30/2026 address change to correct location replace water line from cub to meter inside building
- Residential building permit Feb 2026Completed
- 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
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Completed
Replace damaged 100 amp service cable, meter socket, disconnect and 100 amp panel according to nec 2017
- Plumbing permit Sep 2022Completed
Replace 5" cast iron curb trap, replace 4" main drain cast iron pipe, install 2 new 4" cast iron fais
- Plumbing permit May 2016Completed
Replace 5" curb trap & 4" fresh air inlet-pa1#20161201732-"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"
- Plumbing permit May 2016Completed
Replace 5" curb trap. 4" fresh air inlet-pa1#20161201732-"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"
- Plumbing permit Jun 2015Completed
Water distribution pipe pa20151761310 (sfd)self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Electrical permit Jun 2015Completed
Replace damaged circuits in 2nd floor for general purposes use lights and receptacles (north district)
- Plumbing permit Oct 2013Completed
5" lateral, 4" house trap & fai (sfd) pa20132881448
- Electrical permit Dec 2011Completed
Complete rewire, install 100a service, arc fault breaker, and smoke detectors as per 2008 nec(sfd)(north dist) grant provider:phdc
- Plumbing permit Dec 2011Completed
Curb trap back, fresh air inlet, front rain conductor, water service curb in, main drain in basement, 5' vent stack, yard drain, 60" kitchen sink, toilet (single family dwelling)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Woodcraft Prod, 4301 N Fourth St (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
600 ft
Harry Miller Corp and 6 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
550 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
400 ft
Cayuga School (400 ft), Esperanza Cyber CS (850 ft), Esperanza Academy CS (1,200 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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