718 Dickinson Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 718 Dickinson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 8 not closed, and 24 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 718 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2026Issued
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. 80k btu furnace, 3 ton ac, ductwork, and 10 diffusers
- Plumbing permit Aug 2026Issued
- approved plumbing work associated with an (addition or alteration) per attached ez permit standard for plumbing
- Electrical permit Aug 2026Issued
Electrical permit for combo rp-2026-008021
- Residential building permit Jul 2026Issued
- 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.*** separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Completed
Repair/replace ct, fai & md.
- Site / utility permit Mar 2025Completed
Site / utility permit for rp-2024-004568
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2024Completed
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 the submission of construction and site plans. 1- fujitsu 44k btu 3 port heat pump 1- fujitsu 18k btu ductless indoor unit 3- fujitsu 7k btu ductless indoor units
- Plumbing permit Nov 2024Completed
Install 3 tub/showers, 3 lavs, 3 water closets,1 hot water tank, 1 laundry sink, 1 kitchen sink 12 fixtures
- Plumbing permit Nov 2024Completed
Install 1 1/2" water service, 5" sanitary curb trap, 6" storm curb trap, 4" vents, 4" house drains.
- Electrical permit Nov 2024Completed
Wiring structure per code with 200 amp service new led recess lighting throughout
- Demolition permit Sep 2024Completed
For the complete demolition of an existing attached masonry and wood one-story structure by hand methods. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code. complete sidewalk closure required as reflected on approved site plan and in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate street closure permit required prior to start of work. any deviation will require an amended building permit. selected special inspection itewms to be monitored at all time by the approved agency/individual**
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2024Completed
For the installation of an automatic fire suppression system in accordance with the 2016 nfpa 13d throughout a three story structure to include a 1.5-inch combined water service line as per approved plans/hydraulic calculations. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work.
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
2,650 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,950 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
350 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
300 ft
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (300 ft), Southwark Sch (1,750 ft), Vare-Washington El 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Semi-detached or row house: the shared wall matters. Listen from the room adjoining the neighbor's side and ask whether any structural work has been done there.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
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