917 Tyson Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 917 Tyson Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 16 permits, 1 not closed, and 33 violations, 6 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 917 Tyson 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2016Completed
Replace curb trap and fai pa20162420423 (commercial)pa20162420423 self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Zoning/use permit Mar 2013Completed
Erect one new flat wall sign 10'x2' accessory to a retail sale of sundries, pharmaceuticals and convenience sales in an existing structure.
- Alteration permit Nov 2012Completed
Install 2 security gates, (1) in front and (1) in rear of building, and 1 replacement window in front of building.
- Alteration permit Oct 2012Completed
For interior alterations as per plans.
- Mechanical permit Sep 2012Completed
Install 90% 115,000 btu furnace with 5 to a/c and all ductwork.
- Electrical permit Aug 2012Completed
Replace 200amp service 8-2x4 lights 2 gfi 3 switches and 4 outlet using existing circuits per 2008 nec (commercial)
- Mechanical permit Aug 2012Expired
Permit to install one, gas fired, 120,00 btu, 90plus warm air furnace within a single commercial tenant space. permit to include related ductwork. no penetration of any fire rated assemblies is allowed under this permit.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2012Completed
2-wc, 2-lavs, 1-shower, 1-sink pharmacy 1-hand sink (pharmacy)
- Demolition permit Aug 2012Completed
Interior demolition of non-bearing walls only. separate permits for alterations.
- Use permit Aug 2012Completed
Retail store pharmacy
- Plumbing permit Feb 2008Completed
Replace sanitary & vanity piping . existing permit 71561. (3 dental sinks, 3 dental chairs, 2 sinks)
- Administrative permit May 2007Completed
Amend permit no. 35396 - revise the plan for one of two restrooms on the first floor.
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
Toxic release facility
4,250 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
High-voltage line
450 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
1,550 ft
Moore J Hampton Sch (1,550 ft), Northeast HS (2,850 ft), Castor Gardens MS (3,150 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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- 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.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- 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.
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