705 Dickinson Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 705 Dickinson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, all closed, and 25 violations, 2 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 705 Dickinson Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. 2 open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2024Completed
Rewire bathroom to code with new light fixtures and exhaust fan.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Completed
Replacing 3 fixtures for 1 full bathroom.
- Residential building permit Aug 2024Completed
Ez permit standards alterations- 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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. 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; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab.no work may be performed in the basement or cellar. partial interior renovation to include moving of 1 interior partition (non-structural and non-load bearing), bathroom fixtures and finishes, flooring, trim & doors. *no work in basement
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2021Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13throughout an existing structure to include 1" main fire service line as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Residential building permit Apr 2021Completed
For the construction/ alterations throughout basement to enclude the replacement of slab to an existing attached structure. for a single family household living. as per plans.******************no underpinning on this application. sepatate permits are required for plumbing, mech., or electrical work. ******************************************************************************
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
Install 5" curb trap, 4" vent, 4" house drain
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
Drain work (pvc) and waterlines (pet) from main drain and main water to 2-toilets 2 lavs 1- washer 1-kitchen sink 1-tub
- Electrical permit Mar 2021Completed
100 amp service, 20 receptacles, 10 switches, smoke and co detectors 15 luminairs as per 2014 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2021Completed
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. install 60,000 btu 95% gas furnace with 2-1/2 ton condenser and related ductwork
- Residential building permit Dec 2020Completed
New 2-sty addition on top of existing garage (no basement)
- Electrical permit Nov 2020Completed
Total rewire to include receptacle outlet, switches, lighting, gfci, appliance, disconnects and smoke detectors connecting to existing 200 amp panel and service. all necessary bonding and grounding as per nec.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2020Completed
3 water closets, 3 lav, 3 shower, kitchen, hose bibb and hwh
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
1.9 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 (1,000 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,850 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
250 ft
Kirkbride, Eliza Butler, 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
200 ft
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (200 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (1,650 ft), Southwark Sch (1,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.0 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Semi-detached or row house: the shared wall matters. Listen from the room adjoining the neighbor's side and ask whether any structural work has been done there.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
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