617 Sigel Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 617 Sigel Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 35 permits, 6 not closed, and 18 violations, 3 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 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2025Completed
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.
- Site / utility permit Dec 2024Completed
Site / utility permit for rp-2024-010079
- Electrical permit Nov 2024Completed
Install(53)lights,(52)receptacles,(9)switches,(8)smoke detectors,(3)outlet
- Plumbing permit Nov 2024Completed
New fixtures with piping 3) water 3) lavatory (3) bath 1) kitchen 1) laundry sink 11 fixtures
- Residential building permit Oct 2024Completed
For partial demolition of the existing structure. for there erection of an addition and for interior alterations throughout an attached structure include underpinning of the foundation, and a roof deck with a pilot house. size and location per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work.
- Zoning permit Jul 2024Completed
For partial demolition of rear one story portion and the erection of three story rear addition and one story addition above the existing second floor and erection of accessory roof deck (for residential use only) with roof access structure all as part of an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in the application / plan.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2023Completed
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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (1 split unit 3 ton for 1st and 2nd floor. separate split unit 1 1/2 ton for 3rd floor, 10k/15k heat coil).
- Plumbing permit Feb 2023Completed
Existing single family home with 3rd story addition rough in plumbing for new kitchen,washer /dryer, 2 and 1l2 bathroom, sinks in bathrooms. including interior roof deck sink. rear storm drain repair. total 12 fixtures
- Electrical permit Jan 2023Completed
New 200 amp service, rewire lights, switches and outlets as per 2017 nec
- Residential building permit Oct 2021Completed
For the interior alterations and renovation with the 2nd and 3rd floor rear additions with a roof deck accessed by a pilothouse over 3rd story portion and a roof deck over the first story portion, as per approved plan.
- Zoning permit Oct 2021Completed
For the erection of 2nd and 3rd floor rear additions with a roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure over 3rd story portion and a roof deck over the first story portion. size and location as shown per application/plan.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2021Completed
Replace trap and fresh air inlet ppc 2018
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 (700 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,000 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
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 (1,550 ft), Furness Horace HS (1,800 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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