98 Dickinson Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 98 Dickinson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 14 permits, 6 not closed, and 24 violations, 3 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 98 Dickinson Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated coastal flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- General permit Oct 2026Issued
For the erection of five (5) non-illuminated accessory wall signs and one (1) non-illuminated accessory double-faced freestanding sign and for the removal of one (1) existing wall sign as per approved plans. see zp-2026-008302 for zoning approval.
- Zoning permit Aug 2026Issued
For the removal and replacement of five (5) non-illuminated wall signs, the refacing of one (1) double-sided freestanding sign, and the documentation of the removal of one (1) wall sign. size and location as shown in application/plans
- General permit Jun 2026Issued
For the reduction in height and area of an existing nonconforming four-faced, square-shaped roof sign ((2) faces: 21’-2” w x 12’-0” h and (2) faces: 22’-2” w x 12’-0” h), accessory to an existing medical, dental, and health practitioner office (group practitioner), including the refacing of the existing nonconforming roof sign,
- Zoning permit May 2026Issued
For the reduction in height and area of an existing nonconforming four-faced, square-shaped roof sign ((2) faces: 21’-2” w x 12’-0” h and (2) faces: 22’-2” w x 12’-0” h), accessory to an existing medical, dental, and health practitioner office (group practitioner), including the refacing of the existing nonconforming roof sign, as shown on the approved application/plans. size and location as shown on the plans.
- Administrative permit May 2025Expired
Certificate of occupancy for medical office in suite 3 on the second floor of an existing building as per work completed under permit cp-2024-006014. no alterations on this permit. existing building fully sprinklered. *2018 iebc*
- Commercial building permit Mar 2025Completed
For level ii alterations to an existing attached structure. alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvements throughout. for use as previously approved. all work to be done per approved plans. ***************** separate permits to be obtained for all other work. ******************************************
- Zoning permit Nov 2024Issued
Medical, dental, and health practitioner - group medical, dental, and health practitioner
- Electrical permit Dec 2022Completed
Install required power as per attached plans to accommodate new 2 floor elevator as per 2017 nec.
- Commercial building permit Feb 2021Completed
For lrvrl 2 alterations to the existing office space for expansion of tenants as per plans. separate permits are required for any mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression work.
- Zoning permit Nov 2020Completed
Medical, dental, and health practitioner - group medical, dental, and health practitioner
- Mechanical permit May 2011Completed
Havc to include replacement of mechanical units with ductwork as per plans. 12 diffusers
- Suppression permit May 2011Completed
Relocate 18 sprinkler heads (ground floor)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: coastal flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.4 mi
Welsbach & General Gas Mantle (Camden Radiation) (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: Southport Plaza, 1600 S Delaware Ave (450 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
850 ft
Coating Converting Technologies Corp and 5 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
2,350 ft
Furness Horace HS (2,350 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (2,800 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (3,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.4 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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