7909 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 7909 Bustleton Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 23 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 5 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 7909 Bustleton Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Issued
For the erection of one (1) statically illuminated wall sign and for the refacing of one (1) existing freestanding sign. size and location as shown in plan.
- Zoning permit May 2026Issued
Office - business and professional
- Electrical permit Sep 2024Completed
Install 3 new 20 amp electrical circuit for kitchen. replace lighting, switches and receptacles outlets according to the 2017 nec. (fishing wires only)
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Completed
Replace 1-wc & 1-lav. without piping.
- Administrative permit Feb 2024Completed
For certificate of occupancy to business (personal services) on first floor in existing structure. no work this permit.
- Commercial building permit Jan 2024Issued
For level ii alterations to an existing tenant space for use as a business occupancy (personal services- massage parlor), alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvements throughout. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. *** work on this permit to be legalized as noted on the plans ***
- Zoning permit Dec 2023Issued
Personal services
- Zoning permit Dec 2023Cancelled
Personal services
- Electrical permit Oct 2016Completed
Replace damaged meter socket.
- Electrical permit Oct 2016Completed
Replace damaged meter socket
- Plumbing permit Mar 2013Completed
Replace curb trap pa20130591250
- Plumbing permit Feb 2012Completed
Bar-replace 3-5" section of main drain through foundation wall.pa1#20120411575
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.6 mi
Metal Banks (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bustleton Sunoco, 7937 Bustleton Ave (300 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
1,550 ft
Rhawnhurst Sch (1,550 ft), Farrell Louis H Sch (3,600 ft), Holme Thomas Sch (4,750 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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