9205 James Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 9205 James Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 1 not closed, and 20 violations, 5 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 9205 James Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Administrative permit Jun 2024Completed
No alterations this permit. for the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a group b business & professional office. separate permits required for any alterations work. see zp-2024-000481 for zoning approval. **no vehicle sales and/or rentals activities to be conducted on the premises - separate zoning use registration permit and administrative permit required for such uses.**
- Zoning permit Feb 2024Issued
Office - business and professional
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
Install backflow device
- Use permit Jun 2011Completed
Storae of contractors equipment in existing one story structure - lot i/9
- Use permit Jun 2011Completed
Storae of contractors equipment in existing one story structure - lot f/6 -9211 james
- Use permit Jun 2011Completed
Storae of contractors equipment in existing one story structure lot g/7
- Use permit Jun 2011Completed
Storae of contractors equipment in existing one story structure - lot h/8
- Use permit Jun 2011Completed
Storae of contractors equipment in existing one story structure - lot 10/j
- Use permit Jun 2011Completed
Storage of contractors equipment in existing one story structure - lot k/11
- Zoning permit Jun 2011Completed
Legalization of subdivision of one lot into eleven lots.
- Electrical permit Jun 2009Completed
Installation of 30 amp, three phase service..... in accordance with 2005 nec
- Use permit May 2009Completed
Use to storage equip and material
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.1 mi
Cinnaminson Township (Block 702) Ground Water Contamination (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Toxic release facility
1,450 ft
Jowitt Rodgers Co 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
230 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
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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