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2 Ludlow Street, Philadelphia

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Does 2 Ludlow Street have open permits or code violations?
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 6 permits, 2 not closed, and 5 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 Ludlow Street at risk for?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.

Permits and code violations

2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.

  1. Administrative permit Feb 2018Expired

    Certificate of occupancy for previously approved structure. no change in occupancy classification. no construction. compliance with current fire and property maintenance required. contact inspector to request fire and property maintenance code inspection to obtain final certificate.

  2. Alteration permit Nov 2017Expired

    For the erection of a monument as per approved plans. all work to be within the property.

  3. Operations permit Aug 2016Completed

    9/2/16 erect assembly tent 40x40

  4. Electrical permit Oct 2013Completed

    Install (2) 20a 120v underground circuits to sign from existing panel per 2008 nec (school)

  5. Use permit Feb 2011Completed

    Accessory use for cafeteria

  6. Suppression permit Oct 2008Completed

    Repairs to ansul fire suppression system within cafeteria kitchen.

Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections

Safety and environment

FEMA natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.

FEMA National Risk Index, census tract

Superfund site

2.8 mi

Austin Avenue Radiation Site (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.

EPA National Priorities List

Leaking fuel tanks

13 within 1,650 ft

Nearest: Amoco Sta, 4400 Market St (700 ft), open. 4 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.

EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases

Brownfield site

450 ft

4415 Chestnut St and 15 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.

EPA ACRES Brownfields

Toxic release facility

4,550 ft

Good Humor Corp. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.

EPA Toxics Release Inventory

Historic listing nearby

400 ft

WFIL Studio. 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

1,250 ft

KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto CS (1,250 ft), Lea Henry C Sch (1,600 ft), Robeson HS for Human Services (1,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.

U.S. Department of Education, NCES

Major airport

6.1 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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