564 Herman Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 564 Herman Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, all 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 564 Herman Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. 3 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Completed
Approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace ct, fai & 8ft of md.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Completed
- all approved work performed in accordance with residential - ez bathroom & kitchen remodel.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Completed
Approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing replace rain leader cesspool in rear of home
- Residential building permit Jan 2026Completed
Make safe permit- to make safe as per submitted plans and as per engineer's report to replace/repair stone facade at front porch area damaged by vehicle impact to resolve case #cf-2025-126657. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2025-126657. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion."
- Plumbing permit Jan 2022Completed
Rain leader cess pool with new trap
- General permit minor Aug 2021Completed
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.
- Residential building permit Jul 2021Completed
Make safe permit- for replacing loose and missing brick and brick pointing on the exposed party wall and removing the wheelchair ramp and front porch per the submitted engineer's report to resolve case 724723. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6? in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case 724723.
- Electrical permit Mar 2021Completed
Demo all existing exposed old knob/tube wiring wire for hard wired/battery backup smokes throughout the house where code calls for. wire entire house to current code. new 100amp 20 circuit electrical panel. all new arc fault breakers where code calls for. grounding/bonding permits/inspection labor/materials. as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
One water closet, 1 lavatory, 1 bath tab, 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 1 laundry box and 1 water heater.
- Residential building permit Feb 2021Completed
*contractor has no employees per notarized letter* ez permit standards alterations - for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. work in the basement or cellar is not included on the ez alt permit. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing. cosmetic repairs throughout, electrical panel replacement (with a separate electrical permit to follow), gwb repair following rewire,cosmetic repairs throughout, electrical wiring to be replaced (with a separate electrical permit to follow), flooring, paint, and cabinets. flooring, paint, and cabinets.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2020Completed
Curb trap replace drain rain leader 25' 4" stack 3 fixtures 24' soil pipe as per 2004 ppc
- Plumbing permit Nov 2007Completed
Outside: replace house trap, house drain, fresh air inlet and rainwater conductor.
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
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Jones Svc Ctr, 6141 Chew Ave (200 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,050 ft
Viz Manufacturing Co. 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
1,100 ft
Roosevelt Theodore MS (1,100 ft), Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary (2,650 ft), Emlen Eleanor C Sch (2,750 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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