1817 Memphis Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1817 Memphis Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 37 permits, 6 not closed, and 24 violations, 1 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 1817 Memphis 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- General permit minor Feb 2026Expired
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.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Completed
Replace house trap, fresh air inlet, and main drain into house. replace main drain inside basement.
- Electrical permit Oct 2025Completed
New 200 amp main electrical system nwe wiring include outlets switches, lights smoke detectors will be fish wire behind the drywall, or use wiremolding
- Zoning permit Jul 2024Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Electrical permit Jun 2024Completed
Install two dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires)
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Completed
Replacement of a 3/4" water line from the curb stop to the house.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Expired
- install new drains (pvc) and water lines (pex) to all fixtures complete with fittings and shut off valves. - install new water heater and necessary gas piping to all appliances - (7) total fixtures including: - basement: hot water heater - 1st floor: - powder room sink and toilet - kitchen sink - 2nd floor: - sink, toilet, shower/tub
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2022Completed
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. install new 60,000 btu, high efficiency 92% heater, 2.5 ton condenser, 5 registers, and 4 returns to be connected via new ductwork.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Completed
- install new drains (pvc) and water lines (pex) to all fixtures complete with fittings and shut off valves. - install new water heater and necessary gas piping to all appliances - (7) total fixtures including: - basement: hot water heater - 1st floor: - powder room sink and toilet - kitchen sink - 2nd floor: - sink, toilet, shower/tub
- Electrical permit Feb 2022Completed
New wire thru out lighting outlets switches smokes co's 100 amp service as per 2014 nec code
- Residential building permit Feb 2022Completed
Ez permit standards alterations for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar is expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. alterations are to include sheetrock, framing and insulation. we will be renovation bathroom and kitchen. also, a roof covering that will be a tpo membrane roof system. some windows will be replaced in their existing openings. no load bearing components are to be altered. everything is to comply with the ez standard.
- Plumbing permit May 2019Completed
Curb trap & fai pa20191490853 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
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
2.5 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Palm Car Wash, 1870 Frankford Ave (850 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
700 ft
Whipped Bake Shop and 4 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,950 ft
V S Philadelphia Galvanizing Llc and 6 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
1,300 ft
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS (1,300 ft), Penn Treaty Sch (1,350 ft), Adaire Alexander Sch (1,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.3 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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