7944 Dorcas Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 7944 Dorcas Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 3 not closed, and 0 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 7944 Dorcas Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2022Completed
Replacement of fixtures and piping to 4 toilets 5 lavatories 3 tub/shower 1 water heater 1 kitchen sink 1 hose bibb 1 laundry sink
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2022Completed
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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (installation of two 4 ton btu 100,000 cfm 2,000 each with 30 registers total).
- Plumbing permit Feb 2022Completed
Relocate and rough in 4 toilets 5 lavatories 3 tub /shower 1 laundry conn 1 water heater 1 kitchen sinks 2 utility sinks
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2022Completed
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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (installation of two 4ton systems cfm 2,000 btu 100,000 each with 30 registers total).
- Electrical permit Dec 2021Completed
Townhouse addition and remodel electrical rough-in and final. includes as per plan (dated 7/1/20): - 1x new service (200a) and panels - 1x ac/furnace system - standard receptacles - standard switches - bathroom exhaust fan - smoke/co detectors - basic light fixtures as per 2014 nec
- Electrical permit Dec 2021Completed
Townhouse addition and remodel electrical rough-in and final. includes as per plan (dated 7/1/20): - 1x new service (200a) and panels - 1x ac/furnace system - standard receptacles - standard switches - bathroom exhaust fan - smoke/co detectors - basic light fixtures - wiring for kitchen as per 2014 nec
- Residential building permit Nov 2021Completed
For construction of a rear addition to an existing semi-detached structure as per approved plan; for use as single-family household living. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work* **underpinning is not part of this permit**
- Residential building permit Nov 2021Completed
For the erection of a rear addition and interior alterations as per approved plans. separate permit required for mep and work.
- General permit minor Sep 2021Completed
Interior demolition of non-bearing partitions
- General permit minor Sep 2021Completed
Interior demolition of non-bearing partitions
- Plumbing permit Aug 2021Completed
Replace storm and sanitary curb trap and fresh air inlets and house drains ppc 2018
- Plumbing permit Aug 2020Expired
Replace house drain, house trap and fresh air inlet ppc 2018
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Joseph F Rosselli, 1250 Rhawn St (1,600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,350 ft
Avery Soabar Products Group. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
300 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
550 ft
Tacony Academy CS (550 ft), Rhawnhurst Sch (3,300 ft), Farrell Louis H Sch (3,800 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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