612 Sigel Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 612 Sigel Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 52 permits, 14 not closed, and 46 violations, 10 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 612 Sigel Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
14 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 10 open violations.
- Residential building permit Jul 2026Issued
For the structural repair to exterior wall, joists and roof to resolve case #cf-2026-024300. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2026-024300.
- Commercial building permit Jun 2026Completed
Make safe permit- for (front metal roof cornice partially collapsed, left side masonry wall lose and missing brick) to resolve case #cf-2026-024258. 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-2026-024258. “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.”
- Plumbing permit Aug 2025Expired
Curb trap fai partial man drain
- Electrical permit Apr 2025Completed
Amend 03-06-2026 100a service replacement 100a grounding system complete home surge protection device 8 circuits 24 receptacle locations 9 light and switch *****fish only*********(located bottom of summary page 1)
- Plumbing permit Dec 2020Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2020-015546
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2020Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for mechanical work to include the installation as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Electrical permit Dec 2020Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2020-015546
- Residential building permit Dec 2020Completed
Interior renovation as per plan
- Plumbing permit Oct 2020Completed
Replace 5” curbtrap with fresh air inlet
- Electrical permit Sep 2020Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2019Completed
Replace house trap and fai-pa1#20193102997-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Nov 2019Completed
Replace house trap and fai-pa1#20193102997-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
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
1.7 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Terri Pinto, 1703-13 S 7th St (750 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
900 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
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
1,050 ft
Southwark Sch (1,050 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (1,650 ft), Furness Horace HS (1,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.8 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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