540 Cypress Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 540 Cypress Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 42 permits, 2 not closed, and 13 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 540 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Electrical permit May 2023Completed
200amp 30ckt homeline service x1 square d complete home surge protective (chsp) device x1 cut out the tile behind the old stove so that the peco end box can be fully exposed and give enough room for the new meter and panel. remove the old federal pacific panel. junction all existing lines in in large 12x12 or 16x16 box so that they can be extended to reach the new panel location x1 fish only as per 2017 nec
- General permit minor Nov 2021Completed
Remove existing shingles reinstall new 30-year shingles
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2021Completed
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 submission of construction and site plans. (replace central air conditioning equipment. relocate condenser to ally side, rear of home and mount on wall bracket approx. 6'-8' high).
- General permit minor Mar 2020Expired
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replace drain box and flash roof curbs-no work viewbale from the street or work to the facade or pilothouse **historic approval-no work to front facade**
- Plumbing permit Oct 2019Completed
Replace curb trap & fai pa20192880223 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Alteration permit Apr 2019Completed
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.*pa contractor* no changes to windows or exterior doors per philadelphia historical commission*
- Plumbing permit Aug 2018Expired
Replace house trap and fai-pa1#20182211494-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Zoning permit Mar 2018Completed
For relocation of lot lines to create a single lot per attached survey of four existing lots identified
- Zoning permit Mar 2018Completed
For relocation of lot lines to create a single lot per attached survey of four existing lots identified
- Zoning permit Mar 2018Completed
For relocation of lot lines to create a single lot per attached survey of four existing lots identified
- Administrative permit Mar 2018Completed
Amending permit # 835023 remove existing fireplace and rear chimney in kitchen. replace flooring joist and roof rafers if necessary all work per plans, no work to front facade. chimney at main block to remain.***attention tom sweeney
- Plumbing permit Feb 2018Completed
Install waste and water lines and set fixtures 3wc 3lav 2tub 1shower 1lav box (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
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
1,650 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,050 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 2 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
350 ft
McCall Gen George A Sch (350 ft), Meredith William M Sch (1,950 ft), National Constitution Center HS (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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