704 Alter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 704 Alter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 47 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 violations, 3 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 704 Alter Street 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- General permit minor Jul 2026Completed
Ez interior non-load-bearing wall demolition - for the interior demolition on non-load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closures.
- Electrical permit Jul 2025Completed
200amp service with new meter socket, distribution panel and circuit breakers.
- Residential building permit Mar 2024Completed
For erection of three (3) columns to support the beam / to stabilize the floor. size and location as shown on the plans and engineer’s report. ** separate permit require for any other work **
- Residential building permit Jul 2023Completed
Make safe permit to comply with case #cf-2021-56291- for the repair to the exterior rear wall . work to include the installation of lintels as per plan and engineer's report. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case cf-2021-56291. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a 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.
- Zoning permit Feb 2023Issued
Office - business and professional
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Completed
Curb trap and f a i
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2022Completed
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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (installing carrier 60,000 btu gas furnace for 2 and 3 rd floor with 2.5 ton coil and 13 ser condenser located in yard with all duct work complete.installing 60,000 btu gas furnace 92% with 2 ton coil and 13 ser condenser with all duct work complete condenser located in yard).
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Completed
Install 3/4" water distribution line
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2022Completed
For a mechanical installation to accommodate an existing structure. work to include the installation of registers, diffusers and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Electrical permit Apr 2022Completed
Install a 500 amp service, (6) gang meter bank, (1) 200 amp panel & feeder, (5) 100 amp panels & feeders.provide wiring throughout the commercial space, owner's space and three unit. install lights normal and emergency, switches, sensors and receptacles. provide power for the mechanical and hvac equipment. install a fire alarm system throughout. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec & 2016 nfpa-72.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Completed
New construction, interior plumbing. +all proposed work to be done in accordance with philadelphia plumbing code 2018.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2021Expired
New interior drainage, and water supply lines to proposed fixture locations.
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
Superfund site
2.0 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 601 Christian St, 601 Christian St (1,250 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,800 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
Nearest public schools
800 ft
Nebinger George W Sch (800 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (950 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (1,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.3 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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