7419 Dicks Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 7419 Dicks Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, 8 not closed, and 34 violations, 4 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 7419 Dicks Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated coastal flooding and inland flooding risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Zoning permit Sep 2025Issued
For the erection of a vertical and rear addition to include roof deck, roof deck access structure, and walkout deck at second floor level (rear) to an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in application/plans **amendment 6/8/2026 for modification of roof deck access structure.**
- Zoning permit Aug 2023Issued
For the erection of additions at the side, rear and above the existing semi-detached structure to convert into a four-story attached structure (not to exceed 38' in height), and for the addition of a rear deck. size and location per plans. amend permit 12/14/2023 for the addition of a roof deck and pilot house. size and location per plans.
- General permit minor Mar 2023Completed
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.
- General permit minor Feb 2022Expired
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.
- Electrical permit Aug 2019Issued
Open junction boxes & splices repaired in basment area only on an existing service as per 2014 nec (west district)
- Plumbing permit Jul 2019Expired
Install 3 fixtures as per 2004 ppc
- Electrical permit Nov 2017Completed
Installation of a 4.76kw dc/7.6kw ac photovoltaic (pv) system (per cad drawing) with 17 roof-mounted solar modules installed as per pv system standard
- Alteration permit Nov 2017Completed
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Administrative permit Dec 2014Expired
Amend permit#516662. the rear addition shall have a depth of 12'-0" not the previously approved 11'4
- Zoning permit Oct 2014Completed
Three story addition to sfd
- Addition permit Aug 2014Expired
3 story addition to side and rear
- Zoning permit Jun 2014Completed
Three story addition to sfd
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: coastal flooding, inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.2 mi
Lower Darby Creek Area (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Speedway 6800, 2450 Island Rd (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
2,250 ft
7105 Grays Avenue and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,250 ft
Ge Philadelphia Plant. 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
2,250 ft
Philadelphia Montessori CS (2,250 ft), Penrose Sch (2,250 ft), Patterson John M Sch (2,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
2.7 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Homes this close can sit inside the 65 dB DNL noise contour. Visit at peak hours and check the airport's noise map.
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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