977 North 6th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 977 North 6th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 47 permits, 3 not closed, and 16 violations.
- 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 977 North 6th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Completed
Install 1" water service, 5" curb trap, 4" vent, 4" house drain
- Fire suppression permit Apr 2025Completed
For the installation of a 2-inch fire service line for an automatic fire suppression sprinkler system with a backflow prevention assembly in accordance with nfpa 13r. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Completed
Amend permit to change agency 2/25/2025 electrical permit for combo rp-2021-015449
- Fire suppression permit Jan 2025Completed
Rough-in permit for fp-2025-000065 installation of a fire sprinkler system in accordance with nfpa 13r
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2021-015449
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2024Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2021-015449
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Completed
Replace 3/4 full water service from main to meter (main is in sidewalk) have water permit for other portion202402167
- Residential building permit Dec 2021Completed
For the erection of an attached structure for use as single-family household living. sheeting and shoring as prescribed in geotech report. separate permits required for sprinkler (13r) work. energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc. prior to issuance of c/o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party. amendment #1: amend to add a stair hanger as per the amended plan.
- General permit minor Nov 2020Expired
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.
- Zoning permit Jun 2020Issued
For the erection of a roof deck to be accessed by exterior stairs.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2019Completed
3/4" water service as per 2004 ppc
- Electrical permit Apr 2018Completed
Rewire bldg to duplex with new 200amp service, 3 meters, wire all new outlets, switches, lights and smoke/o2 detectors as per nec 2008 cc district
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
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Wolfsons, 959 N 8th St (1,000 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
600 ft
1213 41 N 5th Street and 14 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,550 ft
American Freight Warehousing Co 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
650 ft
Young Scholars CS (650 ft), Bodine William W HS (1,000 ft), Ludlow James R Sch (1,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.3 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.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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