517 Hoffman Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 517 Hoffman Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 9 not closed, and 60 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 517 Hoffman 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Zoning permit May 2026Issued
Limited lodging
- General permit minor Apr 2026Issued
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Completed
Replace electric water heater.
- Electrical permit Oct 2025Completed
100amp service and panel 32space panel, 3-way switch replacements, wire molds, fluorescent fixtures, 4ft,2ledbulbs, drop in, ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit 2nd floor, ground fault receptacles, arc faults, bathroom wall fixture, exterior fixture, flush mount led ceiling fixtures, replace fixtures, replace receptacles and switches, 10yr battery operated smokes, 10yr battery operated smoke/carbon monoxide detector, according to nec. fishing
- Plumbing permit Jan 2021Completed
Replace 3/4" k copper water line ppc 2018
- Electrical permit Jan 2021Completed
Replace 200 amp 40 circuit breaker panel with main, grounding system, replace all outlets and switches in basement, replace any metal wall cases in basement, no new wiring done but if needed would be fished as per 2014 nec
- Electrical permit Jan 2021Completed
Replace 200 amp 40 circuit breaker panel with main, full grounding system, replace all outlets and switches in basement, replace misc wall cases in basement, any wiring needed will be fished as per 2014 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2020Expired
For the installation of mechanical systems in compliance with ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2020Expired
For installation of interior plumbing (2) lavatories, (1) water closet, (1) kitchen sink, (1) laundry sink, and (1) water heater as per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Plumbing permit May 2020Completed
For exterior plumbing work to include 3/4" water service as per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Electrical permit May 2020Expired
200 amp service complete with ground total wiring throughout for outlets switches lights, g.f.c.i., smoke detectors nothing over 600v.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2020Expired
Replacement5 of 40-gal water heaters the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
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
1.6 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Terri Pinto, 1703-13 S 7th St (1,200 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
600 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,100 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp 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
1,250 ft
Furness Horace HS (1,250 ft), Southwark Sch (1,550 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (2,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.8 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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