628 Cypress Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 628 Cypress Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 9 permits, all closed, and 60 violations, 12 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 628 Cypress Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. 12 open violations.
- Electrical permit Dec 2025Completed
Remove old light fixtures and replace with new light fixtures, led exit signs and led emergency lighting. all work to be done according to the 2017 nec.
- Electrical permit Nov 2017Completed
Install 36-led fixtures, 10-exit signs, install 3/4" imc conduit & 20amp lighting circuit and reuse existing lighting circuit & exist circuit as per nec 2008 cc district
- Alteration permit Dec 2016Completed
Facade repairs: lintel replacement at facade openings; brick masonry repointing; brick masonry replacement; limestone and granite joint repointing; louver and window sealant replacement; limestone crack repairs; anchor cracked and bowed masonry with spiral ties; replace limestone lintels at fire escape tower; clean and coat cast iron window sills in rear of building. phc to review all masonry samples in field;all work per drawings. fire escape repairs: clean and coat steel roof framing members; infill openings and install metal form decking under existign roofing system; remove and rebuild interior stair framing, stairs and landings; remove and replace handrail and window guard rainls; remove and replace stairway doors and frames; add panic egress hardware and signage; add high performance coatings for masonry and steel;replace lighting, emergency lighting and controls, brick masonry repointing, brick msonry replacement, rebuild exterior granite stairs in rear of buildign at fire esvape exit
- Electrical permit Jan 2016Completed
Install new undergorund 13.2 primary electric service to new 2000a 208/120v 3 phase mdp. install 19 new 208/120v 3 phase panels. install 331 receptacles. install 4 light fixtures. as per nec 2008 cc district
- Alteration permit Jul 2011Completed
Provide new exterior accessible concrete ramp. install new push plate and door opener for school.
- New construction permit Jul 2010Completed
For the insatllation of a undergorund stroage tank outside of the building line with a 10,000 gallon capacity. tank will store #2 fuel heating oil. tank location is not within a flood plain zone. all work to be in accordance with the pennsylvania d.e.p. regulations, all applicable codes, nfpa 30 & nfpa 31.
- Alteration permit Jul 2010Completed
Alterations includes miscellaneous concrete repairs, chimney repairs equipment curbs. see permit plan # 277742 for approved plan.
- Electrical permit Jun 2010Completed
Install new panels, lighting, receptacles & power for new boilers.
- Mechanical permit Jun 2010Completed
Installation of a heating plant in mechanical room as per plans.
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
2.2 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Brownfield site
1,750 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,900 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 2 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
50 ft
McCall Gen George A Sch (50 ft), Meredith William M Sch (1,900 ft), National Constitution Center HS (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.9 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
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