609 Dickinson Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 609 Dickinson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 54 permits, 15 not closed, and 23 violations, 2 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 Dickinson Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
15 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Residential building permit Sep 2026Issued
- 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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. 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; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. ***no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.*** separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Issued
Fixture installation: installation of water supply piping to fixtures. installation of soil and waste piping from fixtures. types of fixtures: plumbing lines to fixtures, 1-roof drains, 3-toilets, 3-lavatories, 3-tubs, 3-kitchen sinks, 3-hot water heaters, 3-laundry sinks/washer boxes.
- Electrical permit Sep 2026Issued
Install 200 amp service, (4) gang meter module, (4) 100 amp panels & feeders. install wiring throughout the common areas & (3) units. install lights normal & emergency, switches, receptacles, & 110v interconnected smoke alarms. provide power for the hvac & mechanical equipment as per 2020 nec. replace existing fire alarm system as needed as per 2019 nfpa 72.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2026Issued
**2021 imc review** for the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the 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 Jun 2026Issued
For level ii alterations to an existing residential apartment building (r-2 occupancy, three (3) dwelling units). alterations to include in-kind repairs, the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvements throughout. 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. ** no certificate of occupancy required for this work. alterations shall be done in a manner that does not impact the egress or the level of fire protection provided as per section a-701.1 (exception 2) of the philadelphia administrative code **
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
Install 7 water closets, 7 lavatories, 7 shower/tubs, 3 washing machine boxes, 2 backwater valves, 3 hub drains, 3 kitchen sinks, 1 ejector sump pump, 3 hot water heaters, 3 area drains and 1 roof drain according to the 2018 ppc and per plans.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
New construction of triplex. interior installation of drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for 37 fixtures. all work performed in compliance with 2018 ppc and approved plans.
- Electrical permit Nov 2024Completed
Install a 400 amp service, (4) gang meter bank, (3) 150 amp panels & feeders, (1) 60 amp panel & feeder. install wiring throughout the common areas and three dwelling units. install lights normal & emergency, switches, sensors, receptacles & smoke alarms. provide power for the mechanical & hvac equipment. install a new fire alarm system. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec.
- Electrical permit Nov 2024Completed
Install 400-amp service 4-gang meter bank and grounding system and sub feeders to new panels and provide wiring through common areas and three units. install 120 volt interconnected smoke alarms, lights, emergency lights, switches, outlets, and provide power for hvac equipment as per 2017 nec. install a new fire alarm system through out as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2024Completed
For isntallation of hvac system as per approved plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2024Completed
Installation of an hvac system for a new construction three -family dwelling as per approved plans. *2018 imc review*
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
Install 1 1/2" water service, 5" sanitary curb trap, 6" storm, 4" vents, 5" house drain , 6" house drain
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Terri Pinto, 1703-13 S 7th St (1,050 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,600 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,450 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
200 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
300 ft
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (300 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (1,450 ft), Southwark Sch (2,100 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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