514 Cypress Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 514 Cypress Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 7 not closed, and 4 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 514 Cypress Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Jul 2025Completed
All kitchens rewire. new wiring on 2nd fl bath. new wiring on 3rd fl bedroom front. add 4 lights on 3rd fl rear bedroom. new wiring on hall lights. add two outlets in attic. new wiring for 2nd fl bedroom light. add two outlets in attic. new wiring for 2nd fl bedroom light. add outside outlet.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Completed
Install new pvc/pex piping and fixtures. 1st floor: (1) w.c., (1) lav (2) kitchen sink 2nd floor: (1) shower, (2) lav, (1) w.c 3rd floor: (1) w.c., (1) shower, (1) lav sfd
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2025Completed
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. (note: rooftop installations will require plans unless it has already been included on any approved alteration plans. associated with rp-2025-001038
- Residential building permit Feb 2025Completed
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.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2024Completed
Install new basement bathroom consisting of one water closet, one lavatory sink, and one shower, with a liberty sewage pump and a laundry sink
- Site / utility permit Dec 2023Completed
Site / utility permit for rp-2023-005378
- Electrical permit Oct 2023Completed
Install 13 4" recessed lights, run a afci 20a lines for 5 receptacle, run 20a line for refrigerator, run 20a line for a gfci in the bathroom, install an exhaust fan and 5 single pole switches and 2 3 way as per nec 2017
- Residential building permit Sep 2023Completed
Lower basement floor and re finish existing basement as per attached drawings
- Electrical permit Apr 2023Completed
Electrical rewire in 2 bathrooms as per 2017 nec. wiring for new lights receptacles and switches.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2023Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2023-000584
- Electrical permit Feb 2023Completed
Kitchen install 10 recessed lights, led lights for under cabinet, switches/dimmers, run new wires for gfci receptacles, new wires for gd, dw, refrigerator, stove, range hood, steam oven and wall oven. 2nd floor bath install 8 recessed lights and gfci receptacles, led light for under cabinets, exhaust fan, ceiling fixture, switches/dimmers and towel warmer. install a new 100a 20 spaces main lug sub-panel as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Feb 2023Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2023-000584
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
Superfund site
2.1 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Brownfield site
1,550 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,200 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility 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
Nearest public schools
550 ft
McCall Gen George A Sch (550 ft), Meredith William M Sch (1,900 ft), Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (2,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.9 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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