557 Hermitage Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 557 Hermitage Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 6 permits, 1 not closed, and 1 violation.
- 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 557 Hermitage Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Alteration permit Apr 2018Completed
Roof replacement - install a new metal roof system (sfd)
- Mechanical permit Jun 2015Completed
Install (1) hvac system with ductwork (sfd)
- Mechanical permit Nov 2013Expired
Installation of new supply and return trunk lines. installation of nre branch ducting. separate permit required for warm air unit
- Plumbing permit Oct 2013Completed
Redoing all plumbing in house both water and sewer line two bathrooms,kitchen,laundry room and water heater (sfd)
- Electrical permit Sep 2013Completed
Rewire house (except basement lights) install 200amp service and panel power for all appliance and hvac per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Addition permit Sep 2013Completed
Interior/exterior renovations: 1st- renovate existing kitchen bath/laundry. exterior renovation: new flooring on exiting porch. 2nd floor: relocate 2nd flr bath/ rear stairs: cosmetic renovations in bedrooms, remove siding and replace with stucco or siding, replace windows and doors as per 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
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40131, 6201 Ridge Ave (800 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
5,100 ft
Richardsapex Inc. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
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
1,900 ft
Roxborough HS (1,900 ft), Saul W B Agricultural School (4,550 ft), Dobson James Sch (4,600 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
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- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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