906 Arch Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 906 Arch Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 53 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations, 7 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 906 Arch Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Electrical permit Sep 2026Issued
Interior wiring for the existing restaurant renovation including new/relocated outlets, new lightings and switches.
- Commercial building permit Jul 2026Issued
For level ii interior alterations without a change to existing group b sit-down restaurant use and occupancy at the 1st floor. existing building is not sprinklered. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 iebc. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. [amendment 9/15/2026 for layout changes as per approved amended plans.]
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Issued
Limited lodging
- Administrative permit Nov 2025Completed
For the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a mercantile occupancy.
- Zoning permit Oct 2025Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries; retail sales - consumer goods
- Administrative permit Jun 2025Completed
For the documentation of a certificate of occupancy for a change of use to retail sales of consumer goods and retail sales of food, beverages, in an existing attached structure with other uses as previously approved. ****************no work approved on this permit. ******************************************
- Zoning permit May 2025Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries; retail sales - consumer goods
- Commercial building permit Dec 2023Completed
Make safe permit to comply with cf-2023-108474 to include repairs for bulged & fractured front facade exterior wall. and in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801. licensed pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. separate permits required for additional alterations not addressed in approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2023Completed
Storm line replacement. replacing 30ft. of 5in. storm line underground. installing new cast iron cleanout. replacing 4in. drain.
- Plumbing permit May 2023Completed
Install 3/4" backflow device
- Administrative permit Aug 2022Issued
For certificate of occupancy for 'personal services - body art services' at the first-floor of an existing building. building to comply with 2018 fire and property maintenance codes. no alterations are permitted under this permit.
- Zoning permit Jan 2022Issued
Personal services - body art service
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.7 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
10 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Greyhound Lines, 1001 Filbert St (500 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,150 ft
Jump Street and 15 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,550 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Arch Street Opera House. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
1,300 ft
National Constitution Center HS (1,300 ft), Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS (2,150 ft), Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (2,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.2 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
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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