601 Gaul Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 601 Gaul Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 31 permits, 3 not closed, and 14 violations, 4 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 601 Gaul Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Residential building permit Oct 2026Issued
Extend the existing chimney and replace existing masonry front steps and landing, details per plan
- General permit minor Jul 2024Expired
Ez permit decks- for new decks to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. *homeowner is performing the work*
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2023-000306
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2024Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2023-000306
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2023-000306
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2023-000306
- Electrical permit Mar 2024Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2023-000306
- Site / utility permit Feb 2024Completed
Site / utility permit for rp-2023-000306
- Fire suppression permit Dec 2023Completed
Installation of residential fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13-d throughout a three (3) story structure with basement and pilot house. this is a multi-purpose system utilizing a combined one & half inch (1 ½”) domestic and fire service line with remote toilet connection per plans. separate permits required for all plumbing work.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Completed
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 2023Completed
New wire thru out lighting outlets switches smokes and co's 200 amp service as per 2017 nec code
- Residential building permit Apr 2023Completed
For new construction on an attached single family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated, mechanical, electrical , plumbing, and sprinkler system work. separate excavation permit required. amend permit 8/17/2023 to change fire suppression system to be nfpa 13d. separate permit required.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.5 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: L Blakes Getty 97109, Berks St (700 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
400 ft
Whipped Bake Shop and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,000 ft
V S Philadelphia Galvanizing Llc and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,300 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
1,050 ft
Penn Treaty Sch (1,050 ft), Adaire Alexander Sch (1,150 ft), Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS (1,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.3 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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