638 Addison Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 638 Addison Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 22 permits, 5 not closed, and 5 violations.
- 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 638 Addison 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. No open violations.
- Electrical permit May 2025Completed
Partial rewire of 4 outlets, switch and 2 lights. no exterior work per phc
- Residential building permit Mar 2025Completed
For interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. no work to the exterior per phc approval.
- Electrical permit Dec 2024Completed
Install underground 200 amp meter socket and 200 amp main panel as per 2017 nec
- Electrical permit Mar 2024Issued
Installation of rooftop mounted 6.4kw solar photovoltaic pv system according to the 2017 nec and ez solar standards.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Electrical permit Jan 2023Completed
• supply, wire, and install 4 recessed lights in each of 4 bedrooms. • convert the switch controlled outlet each bedroom and install a dimmer in each bedroom • supply and install a weather rated gfci receptacle with bubble covers in front and rear exterior to replace existing • supply and install dedicated 20 amp circuit to rid extension cord and provide gfci protection for washer/dryer receptacle in basement. • consolidate recessed lighting switching in living room from 4 to 2 • remove existing outlet plus low voltage box where tv was originally mounted. • adjust which switches control which lights in remaining bedroom, which already has recessed lights (second floor, back of house) • adjust which switches control which lights in the second floor hallway • supply and install 1 led 4 inch recessed light in second floor bathroom tapping into the exhaust fan switch to control • supply and install 2 led 4 inch recessed lights in master bathroom removing existing surface fixture and extending to over the shower • relocate receptacle for ac unit (second floor front bedroom) to lower location • rewire light over basement door to work with the switching in the 1st floor rear room with fireplace • supply and install dimmers (if applicable) in rear 1 st floor room with fireplace as per 2017 nec
- General permit minor Nov 2022Expired
**existing philadelphia historic property** for repair / replacement of roof covering(s) on existing roof(s) in accordance with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard shall result in revocation of this permit as per phc.
- Residential building permit Nov 2021Expired
Ez permit stadards alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standardwill result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. 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; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). no work permited in the basement.
- Residential building permit Aug 2021Completed
For the construction/ repair of existing foundation and installation of floor joist with sub-flooring to an existing attached structure. for a single-family household living. as per plans. ************************no underpinning on this application. separate permits are required for plumbing, mech. or electrical work.**************
- Electrical permit Jan 2020Completed
Ez electric - install one kitchen & one bathroom; 16 light fixtures, 5 gfi and 10 duplex receptacles, 3 exhaust fans, 12 switches and one new 20amp circuit for bathroom receptacles per the 2014 nec (bldg. permit #1034540)
- Plumbing permit Jan 2020Expired
Supply and install water and draining for 11 fixtures as per 2004 ppc
- General permit minor Dec 2019Expired
Ez permit re-roofing-remove existing metal roof apply ice and water underlayment apply 24 gage,(red) metal roof standing seam system. install all flashing and seal. for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site 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
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 715-717 Passyunk Ave Site, 715-717 Passyunk Ave (1,450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,650 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,150 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church. 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
McCall Gen George A Sch (450 ft), Meredith William M Sch (1,650 ft), National Constitution Center HS (2,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.8 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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