611 Hermitage Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 611 Hermitage Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 permits, all closed, and 14 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 611 Hermitage Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. 5 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2021Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. install 45,000 btu hvac system, install 2.5 ton ac condenser in rear yard, and 5 diffusers in existing singe household dwelling unit. note: this unit is to serve 3rd fl of dwelling, existing hvac system serves 1st & 2nd floors
- Electrical permit Sep 2021Completed
Rewire entire 3 story structure utilizing existing electrical service and breaker panel to include new receptacles, new lighting circuits, and install smoke/co detectors as required for existing single household dwelling unit. all work to conform to nec 2014 (nfpa 70)
- Plumbing permit Sep 2021Completed
New fixtures and piping for following: 3 water closets, 3 lavatories, 2 shower/tub units, 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry sink, and 1 water heater in existing single household dwelling unit
- Residential building permit Sep 2021Completed
*this permit is to partially comply case violation # cf-2021-073967 for interior alterations and electric wiring without permits. an electric permit is required to comply the electric part of this violation* 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 any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. work in the basement or cellar is not included on the ez alt permit. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing. the contractor will also be replacing the windows thru out in the same locations & size with units having a u factor rating nte .032. second, the contractor will be gutting the entire 3 story house and putting up new walls with gwb on both sides and new gwb on the ceiling. additionally on first floor, walls and ceilings will be replaced with gwb. lastly, the contractor will be replacing the floor thru out the house.
- Residential building permit Feb 2020Completed
Make safe permit - for repair of main roof, replacement of fascia board and capping, repair porch roof and column, and repair/replace loose missing bricks of rear wall. all work to be completed with like in kind materials to resolve case #708805. 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 #708805.
- Alteration permit Apr 2016Completed
Exterior wall covering-stucco
- Administrative permit Nov 2012Completed
C.o. statement for single family dwelling.
- Use permit Jul 2008Completed
Legalize group home.
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
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40131, 6201 Ridge Ave (1,150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
2,200 ft
Roxborough HS (2,200 ft), Saul W B Agricultural School (4,450 ft), Dobson James Sch (5,000 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Semi-detached or row house: the shared wall matters. Listen from the room adjoining the neighbor's side and ask whether any structural work has been done there.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
Neighborhood recommendations are derived from public OpenStreetMap data and may be incomplete. Checking in person is still what matters most.