500 Jackson Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 500 Jackson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 39 permits, 2 not closed, and 41 violations, 2 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 500 Jackson Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2025Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2020Completed
Installation of three(3) bathrooms, (1) kitchen, (1) water heater as per 2004 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2020Completed
Installation of residential fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13-d throughout a three (3) story structure with basement and pilot house. this is a multi-purpose system utilizing a combined one and half inch (1½") domestic and fire service line with remote toilet connection per plans. separate permits required for all plumbing work.
- Electrical permit Dec 2019Completed
Electrical wire/devices install 200amp service as per 2014 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2019Completed
Install 60,000 btu of heat 92% 2 tons of air all related duct work returns and feeds in basement,install on 2nd fl 60,000 btu of heat with 2 ton of air all duct work for 2nd and 3rd fl
- Residential building permit Jan 2019Completed
For the erection of a three story structure for use as a single family dwelling. structure contains roof deck over third story portion accessed by roof deck access structure. building is sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13d. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression work.a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 9 feet of the building façade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2009 ibc. separate building and/or streets department permit required prior to the start of any work.
- Zoning/use permit Oct 2018Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure (to enclose stairs and landings only).for use as single family household living.
- Alteration permit Aug 2018Completed
Underpinning as per plans (to comply case #596704)
- Alteration permit Feb 2018Completed
Open up staircase wider than oringinal as per drawings
- Plumbing permit Nov 2017Completed
Rough and finish for 3-toilets, 1-kitchen sink, 3-lav, 1-washing machine and 2-tubs.the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Electrical permit Oct 2017Completed
200 amp service and wire lights, switches, receptacles as per nec 2008 south district
- Mechanical permit Oct 2017Completed
Install (1) hvac system with ductwork. (sfd)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.4 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Brownfield site
700 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,550 ft
Inolex Chemical Co 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
1,450 ft
Key Francis Scott Sch (1,450 ft), Taggart John H Sch (1,500 ft), Sharswood George Sch (1,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.7 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
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- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
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