704 Sigel Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 704 Sigel Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 32 permits, 2 not closed, and 43 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 704 Sigel Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet, & main drain.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2021Completed
Replace curb trap fai
- General permit minor Jan 2021Expired
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.
- Electrical permit Dec 2019Completed
Install new 100amp service with complete electrical rewire of all branch circuits by fishing only as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Nov 2019Completed
Phdc program /renovate 3 pc bathroom with incidental finishes also water heater
- Alteration permit Aug 2018Completed
Interior/exterior alterations permit to replace roof joists, decking and new torch-down modified bitmen roof system and floor joists, flooring of rear bedroom according to plans. *contractor has no employees per notarized letter*
- Mechanical permit Jun 2018Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances-install one 70000 btu 95%, 2 1/2 ton a/c unit 8 registers for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Electrical permit May 2018Completed
Complete house rewire, outlets, switches, recessed lighting, 100 amp service grounding & bonding per nec 2008.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2018Completed
1 kitchen sink,2 full baths and garbage disposal (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Mar 2018Completed
Ez permit stadards alterations and interior demolition - for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Alteration permit Feb 2018Completed
Make safe permit to address l&i case #594045 for bulging front wall of an existing two (2) story attached structure used as single-family household living, as per plans; to include removal and replacement of entire front wall, with no alterations to interior framing beyond, or to existing foundation; no other work on this permit; sidewalk protection required for protection of pedestrians as per section 3306 of the 2009 ibc (separate streets/l&i permits required).
- Electrical permit Jan 2017Completed
Install 400amp service w/ 200amp disconnect and 1-subpanel,6-quad recepts,5-duplex recepts,8-led light fixtures,1-tv outlet,1-30amp disconnect for roof ac and 1-120v gfi recept on roof as per 2008 nec (south district)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.7 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Terri Pinto, 1703-13 S 7th St (750 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,100 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,800 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
350 ft
Southwark School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
700 ft
Southwark Sch (700 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (1,650 ft), Key Francis Scott Sch (1,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.8 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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