619 Gerhard Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 619 Gerhard Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 permits, 1 not closed, and 3 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 619 Gerhard Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Zoning permit Jan 2025Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
New powder room wc & lav with piping in basement
- Electrical permit Sep 2024Completed
Rewire basement throughout and install lighting, switches and receptacle outlets. install one smoke and co alarm according to the 2017 nec.
- Residential building permit Sep 2024Completed
For interor alterations to the basement of an existing structure used as a single-family dwelling as per application/plan.
- Plumbing permit Oct 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 Jul 2019Completed
Storm & sanitary curb traps, fresh air inlets, installation will comply with philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Feb 2019Completed
Knob and tube remediation: install 8 new circuits, 32 circuit extensions, 13 switch legs, and one 3-way switching system. as per 2008 nec *fish only no active building permit in place*
- Plumbing permit Jan 2016Completed
Storm and sanitary curb trap & fai pa20160062106 self certification no longer accepted all trenches in excess of 5 ft must have approved shoring at the time of inspection.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0363 5067, 630 Walnut Ln (1,550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,200 ft
Richardsapex Inc. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
3,400 ft
Cook-Wissahickon Sch (3,400 ft), Roxborough HS (4,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
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