705 Johnston Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 705 Johnston Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 9 permits, all closed, and 5 violations, 1 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 Johnston Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit May 2020Completed
Install a new 4" main drain and a new 5" curb trap as per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2018Completed
Replace house drain, house trap and fai inlet for storm and sanitary-pa1#20180182025-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Alteration permit Feb 2017Completed
For installation of 2x4 partition x-brace for temporary support to floor joists and new 2x4 framing @ 16"o.c. min. 2" of bearing, to the both party walls on first & second floor as per engineer's plans/reports, no other work permitted in this permit,
- Plumbing permit Feb 2017Completed
Stack,main drain,washer box,water heater,kitchen sink and 3pc bathroom,power room with water and drains lines to each fixture (sfd)the installation shall comply with the philadelphia plumbing code, 2004
- Electrical permit Jan 2017Completed
Replace circuit breaker panel all proper grounding, complete rewire, smoke and c/o detectors as per nec 2008 south district
- Mechanical permit Dec 2016Completed
Install 90% 50k btu gas furnace and a 2 ton a-coil with a condenser and related duct work
- Alteration permit Oct 2016Completed
Interior demo of non-load bearing walls only,framing, insulation and drywall
- Plumbing permit Feb 2015Completed
Curb trap and fai pa20150301105 (sfd)"self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Alteration permit Aug 2011Completed
Stucco_-_exterior plaster. installation of these materials shall be in compliance withastmc926 andastmc1063 and the provisions of this code. r703.6.1 lath. all lath and lath attachments shall be of corrosion- resistant materials. expanded metal or woven wire lath shall be attached with 1-1/2-inch-long (38 mm), 11 gage nails having a 7/16-inch (11.1 mm) head, or 7/8-inch-long (22.2 mm), 16 gage staples, spaced at no more than 6 inches (152 mm), or as otherwise approved.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.4 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Exxon Rs 2 2720, 435 Oregon Ave (1,500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,300 ft
Oscar Mayer Foods Corp and 1 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
750 ft
Mastery CS -Thomas Campus (750 ft), Fell D Newlin Sch (800 ft), Taggart John H Sch (2,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.2 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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