8917 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 8917 Frankford Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 2 not closed, and 22 violations, 2 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 8917 Frankford Avenue 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- General permit minor Jul 2026Issued
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.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
Replace 1/2" backflow device.
- Administrative permit Aug 2021Completed
Regisration of car dealership
- Plumbing permit May 2013Completed
Repair water line that's leaking pa20131280806
- Electrical permit Feb 2010Expired
Wire power & lighting as per drawings.
- Sign permit Dec 2009Completed
Erection of a free standing sign and (1) flat wall sign.foundation inspection required before installation of free standing sign
- Plumbing permit Dec 2009Completed
Water distribution line repair
- Fast form building permit Nov 2009Completed
- Plumbing permit Nov 2009Completed
4 fixtures with piping and a oil interceptor
- Alteration permit Nov 2009Completed
Alterations to create a vehicle rental facility. includes sitework.
- Zoning/use permit Aug 2009Completed
Reconfigured parking and add landscaping and signage per attached plan
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
Superfund site
2.1 mi
Metal Banks (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: Sunoco 0005 0039, Frankford Ave & Tolbut Rd (250 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,000 ft
Senneca Holdings Hmf Express and 2 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
Nearest public schools
5,150 ft
Brown Joseph Sch (5,150 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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