669 North 37th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 669 North 37th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 40 permits, 5 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 669 North 37th 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Sep 2023Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- General permit minor Aug 2023Completed
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 Jan 2023Issued
For the erection of an attached building with a roof deck and roof deck access structure (size and location as shown on plans).
- Zoning permit Jan 2023Issued
For the relocation of lot lines to create one (1) lot (parcel c) from existing two (2) lots (3701 melon st and 3703 melon st) (size and location as shown on plans).
- Residential building permit May 2021Expired
For the erection of a new four-story, attached building with cellar, roof deck and roof deck access structure for use as a single-family household living. building to be fully sprinkler with nfpa 13r. 200a service total wiring of building all work to 2014 nec.
- Zoning permit Apr 2021Expired
Erection of an attached structure with four (4) roof access structures and roof deck above fourth floor level. (size and location as shown on plans, no signs on this permit)
- Zoning permit Oct 2020Expired
For the erection of an attached structure ( maximum height form grade to roof not to exceed 38 feet) with cellar, roof deck and pilot house ( size and location as per plan)
- Electrical permit Jan 2020Completed
Install 100amp service change 10 outlets 10 switches install outlets kitchen install 2 outlets bedroom by fishing only as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Sep 2019Completed
Remove and replace ext'g curb trap/ fai and bldg drain if required pa20192402659
- Plumbing permit Aug 2019Completed
Replace house trap, fresh air inlet as per philadelphia 2014 plumbing code.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2018Completed
Replace 5x4 curb trap and fai and water services from main to curb to house as per philadelphia 2004 plumbing code.
- Electrical permit Nov 2015Completed
Install 100a single phase service with ground rod... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
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
Brownfield site
950 ft
Mantua Urban Peace Garden and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,800 ft
Halpern Co and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,150 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
550 ft
McMichael Morton Sch (550 ft), Belmont CS (2,450 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (2,900 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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