609 Cross Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 609 Cross Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 1 not closed, and 31 violations, 5 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 609 Cross Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Completed
Replacing ct and fai
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2025Expired
- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grills/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. one gas furnace and one condenser replacement like and kind.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2021Completed
Install curb trap fai and main drain
- Use permit Aug 2012Completed
For a three family dwelling
- Zoning permit Dec 2011Completed
Relocation of lot line to create one lot from two lots and legalize the use of a triplex.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2011Completed
Replace all new plumbing, water lines and waste lines and fixtures, sewer stacks and main sewer line
- Suppression permit Mar 2011Completed
Installation of new fire suppression system. rough-in permit.
- Electrical permit Mar 2011Completed
100amp service 16 branch circuits,6 120volt smoke detectors,3 15amp arc fault brakers as per 2008 nec
- Mechanical permit Mar 2011Completed
Install lennox 70,000 btu heater with 2 1/2 ton ac unit with related duct work
- Plumbing permit Jan 2011Completed
New 5" lateral to 5" curb trap with 2" water service from curb stop to main in street to basement wall
- New construction permit Dec 2010Completed
Construction of a 2 story single family dwelling with finished basement, front and rear overhangs on 2nd floor. licensed contractor required. related mechanical, plumbing and electric and fire suppression permits required
- Zoning/use permit Sep 2010Completed
Erection of a sfd with finished basement
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
1.8 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted 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: Terri Pinto, 1703-13 S 7th St (800 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,350 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,400 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
250 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
250 ft
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (250 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (1,750 ft), Southwark Sch (1,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.0 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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