45 Herman Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 45 Herman Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, all closed, and 49 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 45 Herman 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
Every permit on file is closed out. 4 open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2025Completed
Amend permit 10/27/2025 **** for electrical a work for the included approved equipment/fixtures, installations in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes, and standards, including but not limited to nfpa 72 and nfpa 70. installations exceeding the approved equipment/fixtures shall result in permit revocation.( no limitation on interior wiring space in one and two family dwellings) *** electrical permit for combo rp-2024-009362
- Residential building permit Jul 2025Completed
Add a bedroom to a recent new construction residential single family home. the bedroom footprint size is 16'-11" x 8'5" and is located in the rear of the property. details as shown on the plans.
- Zoning permit Jan 2025Completed
For the erection of a rear addition above an existing semi-dettached structure. size and location as per plans. amendment: update elevation and site plan.
- Electrical permit Nov 2022Completed
Install 200amp service, wiring throughout, install light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke detectors, grounding as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2021-016965
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2021-016965
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2021-016965
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 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. (install goodman 90% gas furnace with 2 ton 13 seer ac for the basement and the first floor. install goodman air handler with heat pump 2.5 ton for the second and third floors. running all new ductwork, thermostat wires, line sets. providing t3, t4 honeywell thermostat and all registers for upper and lower floor. the outside units are located at the back).
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2022Completed
Install a 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.
- Residential building permit Dec 2021Completed
For the construction of semi-dettached structure with cellar and rear roof deck accessed from rear of 3rd floor. for a single-family household living. as per plans.
- Zoning permit Oct 2021Completed
For the erection of semi-dettached structure, roof deck (accessed from second floor), driveway, and off street parking (located more than nine (9) feet from rear of structure), size and location as shown in the application/plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2020Completed
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. *rooftop units not allowed on this permit unless on approved building plans*
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0364 1289, 6240 Germantown Ave (600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,950 ft
Viz Manufacturing Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
300 ft
Mennonite Meetinghouse. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
2,450 ft
Roosevelt Theodore MS (2,450 ft), Lingelbach Anna L Sch (3,600 ft), Mastery CS-Pickett Campus (3,650 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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