152 North 8th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 152 North 8th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 9 permits, 3 not closed, and 0 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 152 North 8th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Zoning permit May 2025Issued
For the demolition of existing transit station structure (bin 1532560). for the erection of a detached one-story structure and related site improvements. size/location as shown on the application/plans.
- Zoning permit Sep 2022Issued
**amended 9/29/22 to correct existing parcels involved** for the relocation of lot line to create two lots (parcel a & parcel b) from one (1) opa address (820-30 vine st). size and location as shown in the application / plan.
- Site / utility permit Aug 2019Expired
For the installation of a foundation system as shown per approved plans sealed by a professional engineer. separate permits required for construction of remainder of building. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. **ibc 2009 review**
- Zoning/use permit Jun 2019Completed
For the reduction in height to the detached ejc building (maximum height 143.5 ft) with a green roof and terrace at the third floor and with a penthouse and elevator as previously approved in ap#878339. size and location as shown in plans/ application. for the reduction in total bicycle parking spaces to eighty five (85) spaces. no changes to the vine st building or vehicle parking as previously approved. all other uses as previously approved in ap#878339, 912701, and 912705 to remain.
- Use permit Sep 2018Completed
For the establishment of a unity of use to create one (1) lot for zoning purposes with restrictive covenants and agreements to be recorded by deed to bind current and future owners of the contiguous three (3) parcels (212-48 n 8th st, 819-21 ridge ave, 217-53 n 9th st) to preserve the unity of use and the legality of the entire project that stems from the single zoning lot treatment.prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy, proof of recordation of easements, agreements and restrictive covenants must be supplied.(see app# 878339 for plans)
- Use permit Sep 2018Completed
For the establishment of a unity of use to create one (1) lot for zoning purposes with restrictive covenants and agreements to be recorded by deed to bind current and future owners of the contiguous three (3) parcels (212-48 n 8th st, 819-21 ridge ave, 217-53 n 9th st) to preserve the unity of use and the legality of the entire project that stems from the single zoning lot treatment.prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy, proof of recordation of easements, agreements and restrictive covenants must be supplied.
- Zoning/use permit Sep 2018Completed
For for the erection of one(1) detached structure (max. ht.129 ft) with green roof and with penthouse ( vine st building );for the erection of a detached structure ( maximum ht.190 ft) with green roof and terrace at 3rd floors with penthouse and elevator at ejc building ( total two(2) structures on lot)(vine st building and ejc building). size and location as shown in the application.
- Zoning admin review Sep 2018Completed
Permit to amend a/p no 878339, cal# 32312; to document the full use registration, previous permit language was cut off when printed. see page 2 of 2 for full permit
- Electrical permit Apr 2009Completed
Install (14)exterior lights, (12)flourescent lights,(8)receptacles and (2)exit signs w/battery back-up in meeting room. install (10)flourescent lights, 2- 3way switches and (2)exit signs w/battery back-up in storage room. in accordance with 2005 nec
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold 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
15 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Greyhound Lines, 1001 Filbert St (1,550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,050 ft
Reading Viaduct. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,200 ft
National Chemical Laboratories Inc 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
1,400 ft
Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS (1,400 ft), National Constitution Center HS (2,100 ft), Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (2,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.4 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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