68 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 68 Henry Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, 5 not closed, and 1 violation.
- 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 68 Henry Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- General permit minor Apr 2024Completed
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.
- General permit minor May 2019Expired
Roof replacement - install a .060 tpo membrane roof system. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement).
- Alteration permit Mar 2019Completed
Roof replacement - install a modified rubber roofing membrane system
- Plumbing permit Dec 2018Completed
Replace 230 ft of drain, new house trap and fresh air inlet as per philadelphia 2004 plumbing code.
- Alteration permit May 2018Expired
Clean existing flat roof. install new smooth bituminous membrane roof system.
- Alteration permit Apr 2018Expired
Roof replacement - install a new modified bitumen roof system (multi-family)
- Alteration permit Mar 2018Expired
Roof replacement - install a modified membrane roof system (multi-family)
- Alteration permit Feb 2018Completed
Roof replacement - install a smooth modified membrane roof system (multi-family)
- Alteration permit Jan 2018Expired
Bldg. #46 prepare existing flat roof & apply new layer of modified smooth bitumen roof membrane.
- Alteration permit Oct 2017Completed
Remove existing flat roof & install new modified rubber membrane system. (multi-family)
- Plumbing permit Dec 2011Completed
Installation of rpz backflow preventor (residential units)
- Plumbing permit Aug 2010Completed
Install cleanout and house drain
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Ridge Ave 76, 7731 Ridge Ave (1,500 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
2,250 ft
Shawmont Sch (2,250 ft), Saul W B Agricultural School (3,950 ft), Green Woods CS (4,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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