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913 Arch Street, Philadelphia

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Does 913 Arch Street have open permits or code violations?
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 21 not closed, and 60 violations, 14 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 913 Arch 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

21 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 14 open violations.

  1. General permit Jun 2025Issued

    Erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per engineered plans. streets department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. streets approval for sidewalk closure has been submitted

  2. Fire suppression permit Nov 2024Completed

    For the installation of 348 sprinkler heads at 7-10th floors, piping, and fire pump tied into existing automatic fire suppression sprinkler system with an existing backflow prevention assembly in accordance with nfpa 13, 14, & 20. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.

  3. General permit Sep 2024Completed

    For the erection of one non-illuminated accessory wall sign. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.

  4. Zoning permit Aug 2024Completed

    For the erection of one non-illuminated accessory wall sign. size and location as shown in plans.

  5. Commercial building permit Aug 2024Issued

    For the erection of a two story addition and for level 3 alterations to the existing structure as per plans. for the five-story structure of type iiia construction with i-4 occupancy on the ground floor and i-1 (condition 2) above. the building must be protected with an automatic sprinkler system designed per nfpa 13 standard and standpipes designed per nfpa 14 standard.

  6. Plumbing permit May 2024Completed

    Rough in vent stack and install 10 bathrooms the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004 for follow-up with plumbing permit 942624

  7. Zoning permit May 2024Issued

    Public, civic, and institutional - adult care; group living - personal care home

  8. Zoning permit Mar 2024Issued

    For an addition above an existing attached structure, roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown on the application/plans. no signs on this permit.

  9. Plumbing permit Feb 2024Completed

    Backflow device only.

  10. Electrical permit Nov 2023Completed

    Fire alarm renovations to accommodate a new stair/elevator pressurization panel for stairwell and elevator hoistway smoke control .all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.

  11. Electrical permit Aug 2023Completed

    New 900 amp service, existing 1st floor 200 amp panel to remain. new 9 meters , 8 new panels. wire building 2nd through 4th. floors . install lights switches and receptacles. install new fire alarm system throughout. as per the nec 2008 .to renew expired application # 996288

  12. Plumbing permit Jul 2023Completed

    Install 1 1/2" rpz backflow preventer.

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

2.7 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 (550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.

EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases

Brownfield site

2,100 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

1,700 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

350 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

1,500 ft

National Constitution Center HS (1,500 ft), Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS (1,950 ft), Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (2,700 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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  • Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
  • The building has commercial space on the ground floor. Ask about their hours, check where the ventilation or refrigeration units are, and what time deliveries happen in the morning.
  • Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
  • Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
  • Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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  • Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.

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