489 Gilham Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 489 Gilham Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 29 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations.
- 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 489 Gilham 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Zoning permit Oct 2025Issued
Medical, dental, and health practitioner - sole medical, dental, and health practitioner
- Administrative permit Jul 2024Completed
For the certficate of occupancy to a daycare facility use, to include children < 2.5 years of age. (iebc 2018) **no work to be performed under the permit workscope.**
- Zoning permit Mar 2024Issued
Personal services
- Electrical permit Jun 2022Completed
Run 20 of new led /6" resetlights/3 switch/ 5 gfi outlet for pedicure/ replace 4 emergency light/3 switch/5 outlets/1 exhaust vent ,relocate fire alarm circuit to house panel. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec. ** no fire alarm is on this permit**
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2022Completed
For the installation of a new hvac systems, associated duct work, and registers/diffusers as per approved plans. separate permit required for electrical, plumbing, fire suppression.
- Administrative permit Jan 2022Expired
For the certficate of occupancy to a daycare facility use, to include children < 2.5 years of age. (iebc 2018) **no work to be performed under the permit workscope.**
- Plumbing permit Dec 2021Completed
Install 5 pedicure chairs and 1 hand sink with sanitary and domestic water piping
- Commercial building permit Dec 2021Completed
Alteration for the tenet fit-out at the first floor level of an existing 2-story attached structure for use as personal services on the first floor and single-family dwelling above as previously approved. no other work this permit. amendment issued on 9/15/2022 to update plans with new ceiling details as per approved plans.
- Zoning permit Sep 2021Issued
Child care - child care center
- Zoning permit Jul 2021Issued
Personal services
- Plumbing permit Jul 2021Completed
Replacement of 50 gallon gas water heater
- Use permit Jan 2016Completed
Use as religious assembly on 1st floor with all other uses as previously approved. no signs on this application.
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: John Peters Automobiles, 6643 Rising Sun Ave (700 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,950 ft
Hh Fluorescent Parts Inc. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,600 ft
MaST Community CS II (1,600 ft), Franklin Benjamin Sch (4,550 ft), Moore J Hampton Sch (4,850 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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