602 Reed Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 602 Reed Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 32 permits, 11 not closed, and 23 violations.
- 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 602 Reed Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Issued
Replace 3 full bathrooms, 3 kitchens, 3 laundry, 3 hot water heaters, 3 drains for hvac furnace
- Plumbing permit May 2026Issued
Repair/replace curb trap & fresh air inlet.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2026Issued
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Commercial building permit Feb 2025Issued
For level ii alterations to an existing attached structure. alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and the rebuilding of a rear portion of the structure. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Issued
Rewire triplex to code to include hardwired smoke detectors and new 200 amp service.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Expired
Replacing house trap and fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Completed
Curb trap and fresh air inlet repair
- Residential building permit Apr 2024Completed
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 includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement).
- Zoning permit Mar 2024Issued
For an addition to an existing structure. work to inlcude a roof deck addition and a roof deck access structure as per plans. work to also inlude the demolition and reconstruction (to match existing dimensions ) of a rear one-story portion. any deviation will result in a refusal.
- Commercial building permit Dec 2023Completed
Make safe permit- for (make safe - fixing loose bricks on the chimney to make safe with like/in-kind.) to resolve case #cf-2023-097083. 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-2023-097083. “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.”
- Electrical permit Aug 2023Completed
Ed-200amp 30ckt homeline panel x1 surge protector device x1 fish only as per nec 2017
- Plumbing permit Nov 2022Completed
Repair/replace 3/4' wdp
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
1.9 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Terri Pinto, 1703-13 S 7th St (1,400 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,600 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Kirkbride, Eliza Butler, School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
500 ft
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (500 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (1,150 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (2,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.1 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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