643 Locust Street, Philadelphia
technical data · neighborhood and transit
Quick answers
- Does 643 Locust Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 9 permits, 4 not closed, and 0 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 643 Locust Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Completed
Repair main drain in courtyard
- General permit minor Aug 2021Completed
**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. no work to front fa?ade as part of this permit as per phc> streets department permit 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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2021Expired
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - (install 1 goodman 2 ton 16 seer 96% afue gas btu 8000 and electric air conditioner condenser w/ r410a refrigerant with cooling capacity 23600 btu. there will be 8 registers and 2 returns installed. the condenser will be located in the backyard of the house). for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. (note: rooftop installations will require plans unless it has already been included on any approved alteration plans.)
- Electrical permit Jan 2021Expired
Total rewiring of an existing single family condo. existing 100 amp service to remain as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Jan 2021Expired
Install <2> full baths install laundry install kitchen install hot water heater
- Commercial building permit Jan 2021Expired
No change in use and occupancy classification. interior alterations (prescriptive method) as per approved plans. no structural work on this permit.
- Plumbing permit May 2017Completed
Replace sewer lateral pa20171163810 (sfd)self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Mar 2017Completed
Replace curb trap and fai pa20170870289 (sfd)self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Alteration permit Aug 2012Completed
Window replacement. see a/p 415273 for 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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Merchants Exchange, 130 S 3rd St (1,300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,150 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,850 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
950 ft
McCall Gen George A Sch (950 ft), Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (1,450 ft), National Constitution Center HS (1,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.0 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
Have you lived here? Share your experience.
Leave a reviewThe Address Story
Every address has a context. Read its story.
How much it costs to live here
Price, rent, mortgage, and the city's economic context, all in one place.
The money at this address
Renting, buying, and investing, on the same numbers. Enter the listing price to see all calculations.
Enter a rent and the yield calculation fills in on its own.
Loan calculator for this address
Enter the listing price. The calculation uses only your numbers.
Rough estimate, with a fixed rate. The bank's offer may include fees and insurance.
More on Locust Street
All addressesViewing recommendations
What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
Neighborhood recommendations are derived from public OpenStreetMap data and may be incomplete. Checking in person is still what matters most.