539 Gerritt Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 539 Gerritt Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 6 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 539 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 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 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.
- Plumbing permit May 2023Completed
Installation of all interior supply and drain/waste/vent pipe to the 19 listed fixtures.
- 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.
- Plumbing permit May 2023Completed
Installation of all interior supply and drain/waste/vent pipe to the listed fixtures per the 2018 philadelphia plumbing code. sizes and locations per plans.
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2023Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13r throughout the building to include 2" main fire service line with a 2" backflow prevention assembly, as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. *amendment 7/12/23 to change backflow device*
- Fire suppression permit Jan 2023Completed
For the installation of a 2-inch fire service line for an automatic fire suppression sprinkler system with a backflow prevention assembly in accordance with nfpa 13r. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations. amendment 6/27/23 to change backflow device.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2022Expired
Replacement of 40 gal gas water heater
- Electrical permit Apr 2022Completed
Install 200 amp main service. install 40 circuit main breaker panel. install all wiring throughout new construction single family dwelling. install cable tv wiring as per 2014 nec
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 (1,300 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
2,400 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
600 ft
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (600 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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