74 Cresson Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 74 Cresson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 1 not closed, and 25 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 74 Cresson Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit Jun 2023Completed
200 a service cable with meter socket, grounding, replace gfci. no other work being done. fishing wires as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Jul 2019Completed
Install new curb traps main drain with back water valve as per 2004 ppc
- Plumbing permit Oct 2018Completed
Ez plumbing permit - 4" combination system (storm/sanitary) house trap and fresh air inlet replacement - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5'in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection" storm/sanitary fresh air inlets per philadelphia plumbing code.
- Alteration permit Feb 2018Completed
New roof on existing kitchen new plywood replace 12 rafters under existing kitchen roof-sfd
- Mechanical permit Nov 2017Completed
Installation of hvac equiptment (1) 90,000 btu gas fired direct vent warm air furnance. (1) 3 ton central a/c system. complete new ductwork system.
- Electrical permit Sep 2017Completed
Total rewire and 100amp service as per 2008 nec
- Plumbing permit Aug 2017Completed
Ez plumbing permit standards - install drain and water line for 2 bathrooms: 2 w/c; 2 lavs; 2 shoers, 1 kitchen sink; 1 4" stack.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2017Completed
Replace house trap, fai and main house drain back throgh wall into basement clean out-pa1#20172343428-"self-certification's 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 Aug 2017Completed
Ez permit standard 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. work to include interior non-load bearing partition and framing repairs, modify closets, new kitchen cabinets, new windows in existing openings, bathroom walls & floor, gwb taped & finished as needed as per the attached standard. separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac. call inspector at district office at least 24 hours prior to starting work.
- Alteration permit Apr 2017Completed
Exterior wall covering (stucco). sfd
- Alteration permit Sep 2016Completed
Exterior wall covering (stucco). sfd
- Plumbing permit Apr 2016Expired
Replace 5" lateral to main street pa2016603140(sfd)self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
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
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bala Cynwyd Box Plt, 600 Righters Ferry Rd (1,200 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,300 ft
Richardsapex Inc and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
2,200 ft
Cook-Wissahickon Sch (2,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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