531 Gerritt Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 531 Gerritt Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 56 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 3 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 531 Gerritt Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2025Completed
Replacement of rear area drain
- Residential building permit Apr 2025Completed
For the installation of one (1) starbolt and helibars to the front of an existing two-story attached structure as per approved plan.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Completed
Interior plumbing - 3wc, 3-tubs/shower, 3-lavatories, 1-ks, 1-ls, 1-wh, sewage pump and sump pump
- Electrical permit Dec 2024Completed
Replace existing service with 200 amp, rewire throughout the house, install new switches new outlets and lights.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2024Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require the submission of construction and site plans.
- Residential building permit Oct 2024Completed
Erection of third floor addition and interior remodeling as per attached plans
- Zoning permit Aug 2024Completed
For the erection of one story addition with eight feet front setback above 2nd floor (roof decks are not permitted, and access to the required eight-foot front setback area cannot be occupied) all as part of an existing attached structure and erection of accessory roof deck with roof access structure. size and location as shown in the application / plan.
- General permit minor Jun 2024Completed
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.
- Electrical permit Jun 2024Completed
Install distribution panel 32 space panel, 3way switch replacements, electric race ways, ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit 1st floor, ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit 2nd floor, 2 new receptacles and circuits 1st floor, 3 new receptacle and circuit, arc fault 2nd floor, replace meter socket, relocate outlet, install doorbell, flush mount led ceiling fixture in basement, replace bedroom fixtures, replace exterior fixture, replace receptacles, switch replacement, 10 yr. smoke detector, 10 yr. smoke/carbon monoxide detector according to nec fishing
- Plumbing permit Sep 2023Completed
Install md, ct, fai & 1" wdp
- Plumbing permit Sep 2023Completed
Install md, ct, fai & 1" wdp.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2023Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grills/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.9 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Pintos Atlantic Inc, 1317 S 3rd St (1,250 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,350 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
650 ft
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (650 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (1,150 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (2,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.1 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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