640 Jackson Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 640 Jackson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 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 640 Jackson Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2026Completed
Replacing existing curb trap and fresh air inlet
- Zoning permit Apr 2026Issued
For the erection of an attached new structure with a cellar and an accessory roof deck (for residential use only) with roof access structure. size and location as shown in the application / plan.
- Zoning permit Apr 2026Issued
For the erection of an attached structure that includes a full cellar with egress, and roof deck with a pilot house. size and location per plan.
- Residential building permit Apr 2025Completed
Make safe permit to resolve case #cf-2024-069304 to repair fractured/ bulged front exterior wall as per engineer’s report and approved engineer plans. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2024-069304.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2024Completed
Curb trap fresh air inlet footway main drain to foundation wall
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Replacement of 50-gallon electric water heater
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
Curb trap into the house fresh air inlet footway
- Electrical permit Apr 2024Completed
Rewire throughout, install 200 amp service and install 120 v hardwired smoke detectors.
- Fire suppression permit Apr 2024Completed
For the installation of a one-inch combined domestic/fire water service and wet fire sprinkler system in accordance with approved plans, hydraulic calculations and nfpa 13d.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2024Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2024-000810
- Electrical permit Apr 2024Completed
Rewiring 2 bathroom 2nd floor and instilling light fixtures outlets, switches, 2 new bathroom 2nd floor wiring installing outlets, switches
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2024-000810
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.5 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: Walt Whitman Bridge, Drpa Administration Building (1,100 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
850 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,300 ft
Inolex Chemical Co 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
750 ft
Key Francis Scott Sch (750 ft), Southwark Sch (1,750 ft), Taggart John H Sch (1,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.6 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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