617 Jackson Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 617 Jackson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 42 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations, 13 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 617 Jackson Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 13 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Completed
Install vents, drains, water lines, 3 toilets, 3 lavs, 1 kitchen sink, 2 tubs, 2 showers, 1 hot water heater, 1 washer box, 1 hose bib, 1 sump pump, 1 ejector pump, 1-5" sanitary trap, 1-6" storm trap, 2 fresh air inlets, and a 1" combined water line 16 fixtures
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2024Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system throughout a three (3) story single-family dwelling to include a one (1) inch combined domestic & fire service line. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with nfpa 13d by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. see rp-2024-005332 for associated building permit.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2024Completed
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 the submission of construction and site plans.
- Electrical permit Sep 2024Completed
Install new 200 amp service , wiring thru-out , outlets and switches being replaced same location
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
Installation of 1 k/s , 3 lav, 3 w/c, 3 tubs, 1 hwh 11 fixtures
- Electrical permit Sep 2024Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2024-005332
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2024Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2024-005332
- Residential building permit Aug 2024Completed
For interior alterations to an existing structure for use as a single-family dwelling; size and location as per plan.
- Site / utility permit Jul 2024Completed
Site / utility permit for rp-2024-005332
- Residential building permit Jul 2024Completed
For the erection of an attached three-story structure withj roof deck & pilot house for use as a single family household living. building to be sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13d. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. **a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 7 feet (1/4th of height of building) of the building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2018 ibc. separate building and/or streets department permit required prior to the start of any work.** blower door testing shall be performed in accordance with astm e 779 or astm e 1827 by an approved third party agency
- Electrical permit Nov 2023Expired
Replace 100 amp service replace 10 switches and 17 outlets as per nec 2017
- Electrical permit Oct 2023Completed
100 amp service and 32 space panel upgrade, install (2) fixtures in the basement, (1) hardwired carbon monoxide detector, redistribute 3 circuits for the kitchen and replace (10) switches for the philadelphia housing development corporation (phdc) basic systems repairs program work order: 173958 as per 2017 nec. all wiring through fishing.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.5 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: Walt Whitman Bridge, Drpa Administration Building (1,200 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
650 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,150 ft
Inolex Chemical Co 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
950 ft
Key Francis Scott Sch (950 ft), Southwark Sch (1,800 ft), Taggart John H Sch (1,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.6 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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