618 Pierce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 618 Pierce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 17 not closed, and 48 violations, 1 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 618 Pierce Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
17 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit Jan 2025Completed
One 200amp service line one 200amp meter socket one 200amp panel
- Zoning permit Dec 2023Issued
Limited lodging
- Zoning permit Apr 2022Issued
Limited lodging
- Residential building permit Oct 2020Issued
For the construction of a rear addition above an existing attached structure and alterations thoughout structure. size and location as per plans. for a single family household living. *************no underpinning on this application. separate permits for plumbing, mech, or electrical. ****************************************************** amendment to remove lvl: applicant request to remove lvl as per architect and add regular stairs with no landing.
- Zoning permit Oct 2020Issued
For the erection of a rear addition above an existing attached structure. size and location as per plans. for a single family household living.
- Residential building permit Sep 2020Issued
Removal of front facade wall to be replaced with in kind materials .
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2020Expired
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.
- Electrical permit Aug 2020Expired
Fishing throughout outlets switches lights g.f.c.i smoke detector per n.e.c code 2014
- Plumbing permit Aug 2020Expired
Install 2 toilets , 2 lavs,1 tub. 1 kitchen, 1 laundry ppc 2018
- Residential building permit Jul 2020Expired
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. 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. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2020Completed
Replace 4 fixtures as per 2004 ppc
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2019Expired
Install 60,000 btu 92% eff furnace with a 2 1/2 ton outdoor condenser with ductwork
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 (350 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,350 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,350 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
1,150 ft
Southwark Sch (1,150 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (1,200 ft), Furness Horace HS (1,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.9 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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