626 Sigel Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 626 Sigel Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 37 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations, 16 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 626 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 16 open violations.
- Residential building permit Jul 2026Issued
For the structural repair to exterior wall, joists and roof to resolve case #cf-2026-024300. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2026-024300.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2025-011978
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2026Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2025-011978
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2025-011978
- Electrical permit Mar 2026Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2025-011978
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2025-011978
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2026Completed
For the installation of a fire suppression system in accordance witn nfpa 13d, with a one-inch combined fire service line, as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Residential building permit Jan 2026Completed
For the erection of an attached 3-story structure with roof access structure for access to an occupiable roof deck. structure for use as single-family household living. the building is fully sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13d. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permiits to be obtained for all other work. **a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 8 feet of the building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2018 ibc. separate building and/or streets department permit required prior to the start of any work. ** blower door testing shall be performed in accordance with astm e 779 or astm e 1827 by an approved third-party agency**no excavation greater than 60 inches with this permit **
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
Replace curb trap and fai.
- Electrical permit Jul 2022Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Zoning permit Jun 2021Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with third floor setback, roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown in plan.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2020Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2020-015546
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 (750 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
950 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,500 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
950 ft
Southwark Sch (950 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (1,650 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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