672 Union Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 672 Union Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, 2 not closed, and 46 violations, 10 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 672 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 10 open violations.
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Issued
Erection of an attached structure. (size and location as shown on plans)
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Issued
Erection of an attached structure. (size and location as shown on plans)
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2023Completed
Install new hvac system for a multifamily dwellings (3-units) as per approved plan. **2018 imc review**
- Electrical permit May 2023Completed
Install 300 amp service 4 meters 4 panels, wire receptacles, lighting & install fire alarm . all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
Install 3 kitchen sinks, 3 washing machine boxes, 3 hub drains, 1 floor drain, 1 roof drain, 3 area drains, 2 backwater valves, 1 ejector sump pump, 1 sump pump, 3 hot water heaters, 1 hose bibb, 8 lavatories, 6 water closets, 4 shower/tubs, 1 curb trap, 1 fai, 1 building drain and 1-1/2 inch water service according to the 2018 ppc and per plans.
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2023Completed
For the installation of a nfpa 13r system for a multi-family dwelling serviced by a two (2) inch fire service line with a 2-inch wilkins 950xlt2 backflow preventer and automatic fire suppression system. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2022Completed
Repairing 3/4" half water service
- General permit minor Aug 2022Completed
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.
- Commercial building permit Nov 2021Completed
For new construction of a three-story attached building with cellar, second-floor rear deck, roof deck and roof-deck access structure per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered with nfpa 13r minimum. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire sprinkler.
- Zoning permit Jun 2021Completed
For the erection of an attached structure (height nte 38 feet) with pilothouse (height nte 10 feet; area nte 125 sf; for access stairs only) to access roof deck with 42-inch guard rails. size and location as shown in the application/plans.
- Zoning/use permit Dec 2013Completed
Legaize 2 canopy signs and projecting awning sign.
- Use permit Jan 2007Completed
1st flr-barber shop & variety shop (same); 2nd flr-apartment; 3rd flr apt
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Former Toney Miller Svc Sta, 3917-27 Lancaster Ave (1,150 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,750 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
1,100 ft
Belmont CS (1,100 ft), McMichael Morton Sch (2,050 ft), Washington Martha Sch (2,700 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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