706 South Washington Square, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 706 South Washington Square have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 21 permits, 2 not closed, and 18 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 706 South Washington Square 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Residential building permit Mar 2025Expired
For the replacement of two windows within the existing openings. no work to the front facade per phc approval.
- General permit minor Nov 2024Expired
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. **existing philadelphia historic property**
- Residential building permit May 2024Completed
For exterior brick wall pointing and minor repair on three sides of existing structure to continuous use as single-family dwelling. ***all work shall be done in accordance with philadelphia historical commission's guidelines and approvl ***
- Electrical permit Apr 2024Completed
200amp panel x1 2” fmc ‘greenfield’ conduit from endbox to meter socket x1 square d complete home surge protective device x1 20 amp afci circuit x5 15 amp afci circuit x1 20 amp gfci x4 replace tamper resistant gfci outlet x5 install diva dimmer color select-able 4 inch flat wafer recessed light x1 dining room outlets: and special order almond devices x1 fish only per 2017 nec
- Use permit Jan 2019Completed
For ten (10) family dwelling (multi-family dwelling) in an existing structure. no sign on this permit.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2017Completed
5" combination system (storm/sanitary) house trap and fresh air inlet replacement, 4" main drain - "self-certifications 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 Sep 2014Completed
Install new roof cover as per manufacturer's specifications and historical commission approval. . new roof coverings shall not be installed without first removing all existing layers when the roof has two or more applications of any type of roof covering. submit roof certification to inspector for final inspection.
- Alteration permit Apr 2014Completed
Repoint brick. mortar mix. repair marble steps and base using cathedral stone. repair mortar for marble
- Plumbing permit May 2013Completed
Replace3/4" water svc. main is in sw.(sfd) pa1#20131330398
- Plumbing permit Apr 2010Completed
2nd fl master bath renovation
- Plumbing permit Jul 2009Completed
Installed new 3" no hub stack picking up a three piece bathroom and laundry room. new 3/4 l copper risers from first floor to third floor
- Electrical permit Jun 2009Completed
320a service,(12)receptacles, (6) switches and (8)lights. (1)smoke/co detector....... in accordance with 2005 nec (obtained by tony rachuba)
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
2.3 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (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: Thomas Jefferson Univ, 233 S 10th St (1,250 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,400 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,300 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Washington Square. 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
600 ft
McCall Gen George A Sch (600 ft), National Constitution Center HS (1,550 ft), Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (2,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.9 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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