2 Elgin Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2 Elgin Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, 2 not closed, and 3 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 2 Elgin 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. 1 open violation.
- Zoning permit Jun 2025Issued
Public, civic, and institutional - religious assembly
- Use permit Jun 2018Completed
Use for religious assembly
- Demolition permit Apr 2017Completed
For the interior demolition of non load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans
- Plumbing permit Jun 2015Completed
Install back flow preventor (daycare)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Jun 2015Completed
Supply and install hard wired fire alarm system through out as per nfpa72 (east district)
- Electrical permit Jun 2015Completed
Install all wiring as per drawings main service exsisting install new 400 amp 3ph main breaqker panel install 200 amp main breaker panel install all new circuits as per drawings for a daycare install low voltage wiring for camera and data (all work to comply with the 2008 nec) east district
- Plumbing permit May 2015Completed
Replace curb tap to front wall (day care ctr)self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit May 2015Completed
13-wc, 39-sink, 2-df, 1-shower, 2-fd, 3-fco & 1-kitchen sink (daycare) the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Mechanical permit Apr 2015Completed
Installation of hvac system, rtu's, heat pumps, energy recovery units, ductwork grilles register & diffusers as per plans and schedules.
- Alteration permit Apr 2015Completed
Interior/ exterior alterations, interior demo, some structural modifications for framing support, hvac support, fit out, replace existing stairs, new finishes, paritions. signs are included. additional permits req: electrical, plumbing, hvac.
- Zoning/use permit Apr 2015Completed
For the face change of existing flatwall sign (above the 2nd floor window sill) (area of sign 51 sf); for the face change of existing d/f projecting sign accessory to proposed day care center on first and second floor in an existing two(2) story semi-detached structure ( total gfa 5,563 sf ) on the same lot existing accessory private parking lot to be used as outdoor play area accessory to day care center and for the erection of a six (6) feet high fence at rear. [elgin street is frontage of lot]. no off-street parking is proposed. size and location as shown in the application.
- Alteration permit Apr 2015Completed
Replacement windows with box and lintels where needed.
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
2.8 mi
Metal Banks (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: Firstrust Bank, 1931 Cottman Ave (400 ft), open. 4 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,200 ft
Avery Soabar Products Group. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Philadelphia, Northeast Branch. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
700 ft
Castor Gardens MS (700 ft), Northeast HS (1,700 ft), Solis-Cohen Solomon Sch (3,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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