6019 Ross Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 6019 Ross Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 33 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 6019 Ross 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 33 open violations.
- Residential building permit Jul 2026Issued
For the structural repair to exterior wall, joists and roof to resolve case #cf-2026-024134. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2026-024134.
- Electrical permit Apr 2026Completed
Distribution panel 30 space panel, 15-amp afci/gfci combo outlets, wire molds, ground service, bedroom fixture, doorbell, install exhaust fan, exterior fixture with motion detector, 10yr battery operated smokes, 10yr battery operated smoke/carbon monoxide detector, redistribute overloaded circuits, replace bedroom fixture, replace receptacles according to nec 2017 fishing
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
5" house trap replacement, front rain leader and house main pvc pipe in basement.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Completed
Replace curb trap to include fresh air inlet and main house drain curb to house
- Plumbing permit Jun 2022Completed
Replacing under floor plumbing in 2nd floor bathroom with three fixtures
- Plumbing permit Jul 2021Completed
Replacement of 30 gallon gas water heater
- Electrical permit Jul 2020Completed
100 amp service and 4-20-amp branch circuits,included 1-110v smoke, by fishing only with no additional wiring as per 2014 nec.
- General permit minor Jan 2020Expired
Ez permit re-roofing-tear off main roof replace sheathing as needed with 3/4" high density fiber board. base sheet, white rubber roofing system applied with hot asphalt. 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.
- Electrical permit Jun 2019Completed
Install fire alarm as on plans. per nfpa 72
- Alteration permit Sep 2018Completed
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.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2018Completed
Repair stack ad needed. install 40- gallon water heater
- Use permit Feb 2016Completed
Use as family daycare (incidental to and part of a single family dwelling) maximum 6 children)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Tague Lumber, 560 E High St (350 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,050 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
Nearest public schools
1,250 ft
Roosevelt Theodore MS (1,250 ft), Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary (2,900 ft), Emlen Eleanor C Sch (3,500 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.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
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