653 Union Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 653 Union Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 27 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 violations, 13 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 653 Union 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. 13 open violations.
- General permit minor Aug 2026Issued
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets 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.
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Issued
Erection of an attached structure, size and location as shown on plans
- Zoning permit Mar 2026Issued
For the erection of an attached structure, roof deck and roof deck access structure. size & location as shown on the application/plans.
- General permit minor Apr 2023Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets 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 Apr 2023Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2020-016256
- Plumbing permit Dec 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2020-016256
- Plumbing permit Dec 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2020-016256
- Plumbing permit Dec 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2020-016256
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2022Completed
The installation of a one (1) inch combined service line for a fire & domestic supply line and fire service line with remote toilet connection per plans. multipurpose residential fire sprinkler system designed in accordance with nfpa 13d. all work shall be accordance with approved plans, hydraulic calculations, and approved building permit. separate permits required for all plumbing work.
- Electrical permit Sep 2022Completed
Install 200 amp service, install outlets,light, switches, gfi's, smokes and carbons throughout as per 2014 nec
- Residential building permit Aug 2022Completed
New construction of a 3-story single family dwelling with roof deck and pilot house details as per plan. no underpinning of foundation included.
- Zoning permit Mar 2022Completed
For the ereciton of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown on application/plan.
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. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Former Toney Miller Svc Sta, 3917-27 Lancaster Ave (850 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,800 ft
Mantua Urban Peace Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,350 ft
Belmont CS (1,350 ft), McMichael Morton Sch (2,000 ft), Washington Martha Sch (2,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.7 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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