708 Mountain Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 708 Mountain Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 42 permits, 5 not closed, and 19 violations, 3 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 Mountain Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Electrical permit May 2025Completed
100 amp outside meter, 100 amp service entrance cable, 100 amp 30 circuit panel with main, full grounding system, extend existing circuits as needed, replace outlets, 4 front bed, 2 rear bed, 5 living room, 2 kitchen. replace box and gfi outlet for garbage disposal, replace 2 junction boxes basement ceiling, check one light, install 2 battery only smoke detectors and one carbon smoke. all wiring being fished
- Electrical permit May 2024Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2024-004367
- Residential building permit May 2024Issued
Ez permit stadards 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. 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; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). no work permited in the basement.
- Electrical permit May 2024Issued
100 amp service complete with bonding and grounding. install dedicated lines in kitchen. 120 volt/20 amp circuits for dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal. two (2) countertop gfci outlets. 120 volt line for gas range. switch for rear of house with outside light. all wiring done by way of fishing.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2022Expired
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. (ductless air conditioner, 1 outside unit and 4 indoor units. 30,000 btu).
- Plumbing permit Sep 2022Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet and main drain
- Residential building permit Jan 2022Completed
Construct a rear 2-story addition and a rear 1-story addition, as part of an existing 2-story single family dwelling
- Electrical permit Dec 2021Completed
Total rewire 200 amp service. install all outlets, switches, light fixtures. install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. (partially finished basement) as per 2014 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 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. 1- 2 ton ducane 13 seer ac 1- 2 ton ducane coil 1- 95% 70,000 btu ducane gas heater
- Plumbing permit Oct 2021Completed
Replace house trap and fresh air inlet. ppc 2018
- Plumbing permit May 2021Completed
Installing 1-toilet 1-lavatory sink 1-bathtub 1kitchen sink 1-laundry sink 1 water heater
- Zoning permit Mar 2021Completed
For the partial demo and erection of side rear addition and rear addition above an existing attached structure. for a single family household living. as per plans.
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
1.8 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 (250 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,900 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,750 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
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
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (750 ft), Southwark Sch (1,100 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (2,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.9 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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