6908 Old York Road, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 6908 Old York Road have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 7 permits, all closed, and 26 violations, 5 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 6908 Old York Road at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. 5 open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2025Completed
Provide new wiring through-out according to the nec standard with hardwired smoke detectors. provide new 200 amp service with installation of arc-fault breakers.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
Replace main drain, 5 lav sinks, 5 toilets, 4 showers, 1 kitchen, 1 laundry box
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2025Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. installing two units, one in the basement and one in the attic. one furnace is 60k btu and the other will be 80k btu, ac will be 2.5 tons and 3 tons, ductwork and one return for each unit, and a total of 20 diffusers throughout the house. outdoor units will be on the concrete slab.
- Residential building permit Sep 2025Completed
For interior and exterior alterations to an existing semi-detached structure used as a single-family dwelling as per building application/plan.
- Residential building permit Jul 2025Completed
Make safe permit to comply with cf-2020-030605 to include partial demo and repairs/replacement of exterior porch, columns, roof, floor joist and framing per approved plans and in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801. licensed pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. separate permits required for additional alterations not addressed in approved plans.
- Alteration permit May 2013Completed
Repair siding
- Plumbing permit Jan 2011Completed
3/4" copper loop
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Mobil Oil 16 Gdn, 6801 Old York Rd (700 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
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
1,250 ft
Ellwood Sch (1,250 ft), Rowen William Sch (2,550 ft), Wagner Gen Louis MS (3,400 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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