618 Reed Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 618 Reed Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 2 not closed, and 8 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 Reed Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Completed
Replace 1 tub/shower; 1 lav & 1 toilet.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2018Completed
New 4" main drain new 3 stall 1 1/2 small waste circe. new water lines 3 toilets 3 lavs 1 tub 1 shower 1 kitchen sink 1 washer dishwasher as per philadelphia 2004 plumbing code.
- Mechanical permit Nov 2018Completed
Install (1) hvac system with ductwork. (sfd)
- Electrical permit Sep 2018Completed
Install wire & devices, switches, receptacles, lights, co/smoke detectors, tv cable lines onto existing 100amp service as per 2008 nec (south district)
- Alteration permit Aug 2018Completed
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.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2018Completed
Install 5" curb trap, 4" fa, 4" house drain pa20182134369 "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 Aug 2018Completed
Install 5" curb trap, 4" fa, 4" house drain pa20182134369 "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"
- Mechanical permit Nov 2017Completed
Install new duct work, lennox 93% 70,000 btu furnace with 2 ton a/c in basement
- Electrical permit Nov 2017Completed
200 amp service, new wiring included outlets, switches, smoke detectors. all installations in accordance with 2008 nec.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2017Completed
Installation of: 2w-closets, 2lavs, 1bathtub, 1 laundry, 1 kitchen sink, 1 dishwasher, and 1w-heater the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Addition permit Mar 2017Expired
For the erection of a one story addition of the one story portion of an attached structure and the erection of a roof deck and roof access structure as per plans. separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical and plumbing work.
- Zoning permit Mar 2017Completed
Erect new +/-50s.f addition at 2nd floor rear, add new roof deck.
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
1.9 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Terri Pinto, 1703-13 S 7th St (1,400 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,700 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
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Kirkbride, Eliza Butler, School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
450 ft
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (450 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (1,200 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (2,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.1 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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