712 South Schell Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 712 South Schell Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 6 not closed, and 29 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 712 South Schell Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Plumbing permit May 2026Issued
Excavate sidewalk on schell street to replace a section of 4" main house drain curb trap and fresh air vent to grade. back fill to grade.
- Electrical permit Nov 2023Completed
Furnish and install (12) duplex receptacles, (2) switches, and (8) lights in basement. as per nec 2017
- General permit minor Nov 2023Expired
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. streets department permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. 3rd floor upper sloped roof: remove existing roof down to wood decking. re-nail decking as needed. fasten base sheet to deck. install a complete white granulated modified bitumen roofing system.
- Residential building permit Nov 2023Completed
Interior alteration of an existing habitable basement to include drywall and finishes. egress well is existing and no new encroachments on to the sidewalk. 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)
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Completed
Replace main sanitary drain in basement with floor drain. relocate utility sink. install sump pump.
- Residential building permit Jun 2023Completed
Make-safe permit: for the underpinning of the rear of the existing attached structure to resolve case cf-2023-046978 and cf-2023-046934. all work to be done per approved plans and engineering inspection letter. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case cf-2023-046978 or cf-2023-046934. "in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion."
- Electrical permit Aug 2022Expired
Emt 2 story 100 amp x1 square d complete home surge protective (chsp) device x1 two pole 20 amp square d homeline breaker x1 20 amp direct laundry circuit and gfci outlet x1 15 amp gfci x1 100amp 30ckt homeline service x1 fish only as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Feb 2021Completed
Install water distributing pipe
- Electrical permit Aug 2019Completed
Install 6-recessed lights,7-outlets,1-switch and a 30amp line only on an existing service as per 2014 nec (south district)
- Mechanical permit Aug 2019Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2019Completed
Replace water service from curb into house as per 2004 ppc
- Plumbing permit Jul 2019Completed
Rough in & install fixtures for new 2nd flr bathroom, toilet, sink & tub, and 1st flr kitchen sink, dishwasher & disposal, installation will comply with philadelphia plumbing code 2004
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat 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: Vilotti Marinelli Baking Co, 755 S 11th St (1,050 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,650 ft
Hawthorne Community Garden and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,850 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
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
1,450 ft
Academy at Palumbo (1,450 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (1,700 ft), Meredith William M Sch (1,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.5 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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