608 Clymer Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 608 Clymer Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 10 not closed, and 11 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 608 Clymer Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Issued
For the erection of a roof deck, roof deck access structure, pergola, and privacy screens. size and location as shown in the applicaiton / plans.
- Electrical permit Apr 2026Completed
Kitchen - run dedicated circuits for the refrigerator, microwave and countertop receptacles. install six 4” led recessed lights. bathroom 1st floor - install a recessed light center of the room and one in the shower. install a separate switch for the vanity light and exhaust fan. third floor - install three 4” led recessed lights.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2026Completed
Installation of a 2 ton condenser and new condensate line
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Fixture replacement of toilet, diverter, plastic shower pan, vanity and kitchen sink. **without piping**
- Residential building permit Apr 2026Completed
For interior alterations to an existing single-family structure as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work*
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Stop work
Repair/replace 3/4" water distribution pipe.
- Residential building permit Sep 2025Completed
For the removal of a roof deck on an existing structure per plan. size and location per approved zoning plan (zp-2025-007625 approved on paper), no other work included.
- Zoning permit Aug 2025Completed
For the removal of a roof deck on an existing structure. size and location per approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2024Expired
Install 3 fixtures with piping.
- Residential building permit Nov 2023Expired
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 but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations; including underpinning, excavation and removed of foundation slab. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Plumbing permit May 2023Completed
Repair/replace md, ct, fai & rain leader
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
Superfund site
2.0 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 601 Christian St, 601 Christian St (700 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,300 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,500 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
700 ft
Meredith William M Sch (700 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (1,100 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (1,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.6 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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