7424 Buist Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 7424 Buist Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 32 permits, 8 not closed, and 22 violations.
- 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 7424 Buist Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Nov 2025Cancelled
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard
- Electrical permit Apr 2024Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Administrative permit Dec 2015Completed
Amend permit# 602181 to correct the address of a building permit to legalize second floor rear deck for a single family dwelling. see a/p 602179 for plan.
- Administrative permit Dec 2015Completed
Amend permit# 602180 to correct the address of a building permit to legalize second floor rear deck for a single family dwelling. see a/p 602179 for plan.
- Alteration permit May 2015Completed
Legalize second floor rear deck for a single family dwelling. see a/p 602179 for plan
- Alteration permit May 2015Completed
Legalize second floor rear deck for a single family dwelling. see a/p 602179 for plan
- Alteration permit May 2015Completed
Legalize second floor rear deck for a single family dwelling. see a/p 602179 for plan
- Alteration permit May 2015Completed
Legalize second floor rear deck for a single family dwelling. see a/p 602179 for plan
- Alteration permit May 2015Completed
Legalize second floor rear deck for a single family dwelling.
- Zoning/use permit May 2015Completed
For the legalization of erection of a deck at 2nd floor rear.
- Zoning/use permit May 2015Completed
For the legalization of erection of a deck at 2nd floor rear.
- Zoning/use permit May 2015Completed
For the legalization of erection of a deck at 2nd floor rear.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.1 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 (1,000 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,600 ft
7105 Grays Avenue. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,750 ft
Ge Philadelphia Plant and 1 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,700 ft
Penrose Sch (1,700 ft), Philadelphia Montessori CS (2,300 ft), Colwyn El Sch (2,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
2.6 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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