528 Gilham Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 528 Gilham Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, 4 not closed, and 46 violations, 5 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 528 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Demolition permit Nov 2024Completed
For the complete demolition of an existing detached masonry and wood one-story structure by both hand & mechanical methods. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code. as per approved plans.
- Electrical permit Oct 2024Completed
34 outlets, 16 switches, 30 recessed lights 8 standard lights 8 smoke detectors.
- Zoning permit Oct 2024Issued
For the complete demolition of one (1) building (garage) on the lot. no development on this permit.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2023-012184
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2024Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2023-012184
- Residential building permit Jan 2024Completed
For alterations throughout an existing structure. for use as a single-family household living. as per approved plans. ************separate permits required for any other work. ***************************************
- Electrical permit Jul 2023Expired
34 outlets, 16 switches, 30 recessed lights, 8 standard lights, 8 smoke detectors, running new wiring to these devices as per 2017 nec. building permit number rp-2023-003217
- Residential building permit Jun 2023Expired
Rear roof deck addition, details as shown on plan.
- Zoning permit Mar 2023Issued
For the erection of a roof deck addition at the 3rd story rear. size and location as shown on plans. [amendment approved 5/18/2023 for partial demolition at the rear. size and location as shown on amended zoning plans. no change to roof deck addition.]
- Electrical permit Jun 2018Completed
Eliminate 2- fuse boxes, install new 30a, 220v circuit for water heater... per 2008 nec for a two family building
- Alteration permit Apr 2014Completed
Roof replacement (shingle ct landmark).
- Plumbing permit Sep 2009Completed
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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 (850 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,200 ft
Hh Fluorescent Parts Inc. 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
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), Moore J Hampton Sch (4,450 ft), Franklin Benjamin Sch (4,500 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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