906 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 906 Cottman Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 3 not closed, and 6 violations, 1 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 906 Cottman Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low 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. 1 open violation.
- General permit Oct 2026Issued
Installation of one (1) non-illuminated awning sign and one (1) statically illuminated flat-wall sign as per approved plans. *2021 ibc review* **separate permit required for any electrical work**
- Zoning permit Jun 2026Issued
**amendment approved on 10/06/2026: to amendment previously approved zoning permit # zp-2026-003225, to document the change of awning sing projection from 4 ft to 3 ft; the remaining permit same as previously approved. size and location as shown on the plans** for erection of one (1) illuminated flat wall sign and one awning sign on existing structure size and location as shown on the application / plan.
- Zoning permit Apr 2026Issued
Office - business and professional
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Completed
Install 3/4" water service, 5" sanitary curb trap with 5" house drain, 6" storm curb trap with 6" house drain, 4" vents
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2024Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Completed
Install 1 backflow preventer, 1 hose bibb, 1 mop sink, 1 hot water heater, 1 lavatory and 1 water closet according to the 2018 ppc and per plans.
- Electrical permit Sep 2023Completed
Electrical work in existing building in the office to include 200a single phase service, lights and receptacles , 15 duplex recaps, 2 gfi, 2 switches, 12 led 2x4, 1 bathroom fan , ac power as per nec 2017
- Commercial building permit Feb 2023Completed
For the erection of an addition to an existing tenant space for the use as mercantile occupancy. 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.
- Zoning permit Sep 2022Completed
For the erection of an addition at the rear. size and location as shown in plan.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2010Completed
3/4" full water service, main to street
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Pilgrim Ctl Ofc, 7254 Rising Sun Ave (250 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,300 ft
Hh Fluorescent Parts Inc and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,000 ft
Crossan Kennedy C Sch (1,000 ft), Northeast HS (4,350 ft), Fox Chase Sch (4,950 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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