947 Sigel Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 947 Sigel Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 16 not closed, and 60 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 947 Sigel Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
16 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Residential building permit Nov 2025Issued
For the erection of an addition and for interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only.
- Electrical permit Oct 2025Completed
Installation of a 5.280 kw dc solar photovoltaic system, consisting of (12) silfab solar: sil-440 qd, 440w solar photovoltaic modules, and (12) enphase iq8a-72-2-us (240v) microinverters as per 2017 nec.
- General permit Sep 2025Completed
For installation of a solar panel system mounted atop shade/pergola structure per approved plans. **separate electrical permit required**
- Zoning permit Aug 2025Issued
For the erection of a rear two story addition to the existing attached structure, size and location as shown on the plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2025Issued
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. install new 70,000 btu gas heat 90% and 2.5 ton ac unit with duct work
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Completed
Replace trap and fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Issued
Repair/replace 3 wc, 3 lav, 2 shower, kitchen and hwh
- Electrical permit Jun 2025Issued
Install a new 100amp service and rewire of single family home to nec code
- Residential building permit Jun 2025Issued
For interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work*
- General permit minor May 2025Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Residential building permit Mar 2024Issued
Erection of a roof deck with shade structure (third floor addition) and for a rear balcony with spiral stair to access the roof deck/third floor to an existing single family attached structure. details as shown on plan.
- Zoning permit Sep 2023Issued
For the erection of a roof deck with shade structure (third floor addition) and for a rear balcony with spiral stair to access the roof deck/third floor to an existing single family attached structure.
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
1.9 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Terri Pinto, 1703-13 S 7th St (1,450 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
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,900 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
500 ft
Southwark Sch (500 ft), South Philadelphia HS (2,050 ft), Key Francis Scott Sch (2,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.6 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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