920 Arch Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 920 Arch Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 18 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 920 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
18 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- General permit Apr 2026Completed
For the erection of one (1) statically illuminated accessory projecting sign. **separate permit required for any electrical work**
- Zoning permit Mar 2026Issued
For the erection of one (1) statically illuminated accessory projecting sign. size and location as shown in plans.
- Zoning permit Sep 2025Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries; retail sales - consumer goods
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2025Completed
Ez permit sprinkler relocation (nfpa 13)- for the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. *cp-2025-002553* relocate twenty two (22) automatic sprinkler heads to match new ceiling heights
- Electrical permit May 2025Completed
1. install/replace 30 receptacles to existing panel. 2. install/replace 35 lights to existing light circuits/switches.
- Commercial building permit May 2025Completed
For level ii alterations to include new partitions and finishes as per approved plans. separate permits required for mep and fire suppression work.
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2024Issued
Ez kitchen fire suppression- for the installation of new wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. kitchen suppression system
- Electrical permit May 2024Issued
Install led recess lighting. install receptacles and run new wiring for circuits as per 2017 nec. service and electrical panels are existing. install fire alarm system wiring to existing panel as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2024Completed
For the installation of hvac applicances, equipment, ductwork and registers/diffusers per approved plans and manufacturer's specifications. for the installation of two (2) commercial kitchen exhaust hoods type-1 per approved plans and manufacturer's specifications. *amend 4-7-25; revised per amended construction documents*
- Fire suppression permit May 2024Issued
For the alteration of an existing fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 with an existing backflow prevention assembly. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Plumbing permit May 2024Issued
Install 1 bar sink, 13 hub drains, 5 floor drains, 7 hand sinks, 3 coffee brewers, 3 tea brewers, 6 lavatories,1 hot water heater, 6 water closets, 2 three compartment sinks, 1 two compartment sink, 1 spray sink,1 grease interceptor, 1 backflow prreventer, 3 mop sinks, 1 dishwasher, 3 wok sinks and 1 floor sink according to the 2018 ppc and per plans.
- Electrical permit May 2024Issued
Rough in for ep-2024-004618
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 (400 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,000 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
300 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
1,400 ft
National Constitution Center HS (1,400 ft), Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS (2,100 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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