708 Dickinson Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 708 Dickinson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 31 permits, 7 not closed, and 18 violations, 6 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 708 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Expired
Curb trap and fai
- 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
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2024Expired
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2021-006715
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Expired
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.
- Residential building permit Jan 2023Completed
Make safe: to comply the violations in cf-2022-048536. engineer to confirm as built for front wall replaced as per engineer report and it is structurally sound.
- Electrical permit Nov 2021Completed
Install a 200 amp electrical service. wire throughout an existing single family dwelling: switches, lights, receptacles, tv's, phones, and interconnected smoke/co detectors as per 2014 nec.
- Residential building permit Oct 2021Expired
For demo of rear one story shed and for the construction of a rear addition to an existing attached structure with roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure. for a single-family household living. as per plans. amendment: amend permit plans to change stair locations throughout property.
- Zoning permit Jul 2021Issued
For demo of rear one story shed and for the erection of a rear addition to an existing attached structure with roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure. size and location as per plans. for a single-family household living.
- 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. ******************************************************************************
- 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.
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 (950 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,600 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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 (1,750 ft), Southwark Sch (1,800 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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