1854 Memphis Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1854 Memphis Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 20 permits, 2 not closed, and 12 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 1854 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2026Completed
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing
- Electrical permit Sep 2022Completed
Rewire all of building new devices for nec 2014 existing 100 amp service to remain.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (install 96% 80000btu 2.5 ton condenser and coil - purchased my own material - install appropriate duct and installed hvac system - condenser to be installed in backyard - two diffusers/registers to be connected).
- Plumbing permit Sep 2022Completed
Install piping and five new fixtures install
- Residential building permit Aug 2022Completed
**contractor has a notarized letter with no employees, sole worker** 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 any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. work in the basement or cellar is not included on the ez alt permit. removal and replacement of existing interior finishes including floor finishes and wall coverings. patching and repair of plaster walls and ceiling w/ plaster or gypsum wallboard. all walls and ceilings are to be painted. removal and replaced of subfloor with new plywood/osb as required. removal of interior non-loadbearing walls. framing of new interior non-loadbearing walls. removal and replacement of kitchen fixtures, cabinets and finishes. removal and replacement of bathroom fixtures, cabinets, vanities, and finishes. new bathrooms. removal and replacement of all interior doors. removal and replacement of all exterior doors and windows; no change in size and windows with a u-factor n.t.e. 0.32. patch and repair existing roof only as required. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing.
- General permit minor Jun 2022Completed
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition of non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. 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). no work permitted in the basement. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. to comply the violations cf-2022-026651
- Plumbing permit Oct 2019Expired
Replace water pa20193031218 "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"
- Plumbing permit Sep 2016Completed
Replace curb trap 7 house drain
- Demolition permit Mar 2012Expired
Interior demolition of non load bearing walls and patch as needed. no contractor on the job, owner
- Use permit Mar 2012Completed
Use as a sfd.
- Use permit Feb 2011Completed
1st floor use to grocery -take-out of cold food - no signs on this application
- Electrical permit Mar 2010Completed
Install 12 receptacles, 8 recessed light, 4 120v smoke detectors, 4 switches & 3 20a & 1 15a branch circuits.
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
2.4 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 (650 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,050 ft
Whipped Bake Shop and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,750 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
1,250 ft
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS (1,250 ft), Hackett Horatio B Sch (1,550 ft), Penn Treaty Sch (1,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.4 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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