620 Cross Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 620 Cross Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 27 permits, 5 not closed, and 38 violations, 2 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 620 Cross Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
Residential service equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps with no increase in service size as per residential service equipment ez standard installation of wiring throughout dwelling including lights, outlets and smoke detectors in accordance with the 2020 nec
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Issued
- approved plumbing work associated with an (addition or alteration) per ez permit standard for plumbing.
- Residential building permit Sep 2026Issued
- 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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification 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, electrical, and plumbing work
- Demolition permit Sep 2026Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2026-122364. for the complete demolition of a property as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: replace (2) concrete blocks on front sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 630, 634 cross. erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front of property.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Completed
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.
- Electrical permit Mar 2026Completed
New wiring from the existing panel to the bathroom only. fishing from the existing electric panel.
- General permit minor Nov 2025Completed
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 Nov 2025Completed
Underfloor plumbing to three fixtures for phdc city job. tub/shower sink toilet
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Completed
Curb trap fresh air inlet footway main drain
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
Replace sump pump and and gas hot water heater
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 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 submission of construction and site plans. install goodman 80% 80k btu, 2.5 ton ac, new ductwork, & 8 registers
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
Replace 3 wc, 3 lav, 2 shower, kitchen, hose bibb and hwh. 11 fixtures
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
1.8 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 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
2,250 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
Historic listing nearby
300 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
250 ft
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (250 ft), Southwark Sch (1,700 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (1,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.0 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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