2 Melrose Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2 Melrose Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, 1 not closed, and 20 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 2 Melrose Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Expired
Ez plumbing permit - plumbing alterations throughout an existing single-family dwelling. install shower replacement with new valves, fixture, acrylic wall surrounding. connecting to the existing water line and drain in the same location or within 2 ft. as per the 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2019Completed
Bring 3/4"domestic water service,6"storm trap,fai,house drain,stack,area drain,3-water closets,3-lavs,2-showers,1-kitchen sink,1-water heater and 1-laundry.pa1#20173211742-"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"the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Electrical permit Dec 2018Completed
Install 200amp main service install 40 circuit main breaker panel install all wiring throughout single family dwelling as per 2008 nec install phone and cable wiring throughout building permit #820448
- Suppression permit Nov 2018Completed
For the installation of a nfpa 13d fire suppression system for a single family dwelling. fire suppression system serviced by a one inch fire service line with a water meter assembly. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. fire suppression system to be installed in accordance with nfpa 13d standard.
- Mechanical permit Oct 2018Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2018Completed
Pvc drain & pex water lines for 3 sh/tub, 4 wc, 4 lavs, 1 ks w/gd and dw, 1 wm, 1 hb stack and ws, & storm & sani ct, fai & hd pa20182952227 self certification no longer accepted all trenches in excess of 5 ft must have approved shoring at the time of inspection.
- Administrative permit Oct 2018Completed
Amend permit #820448. add wood deck @ rear yard. int. partitions revisions.
- Zoning permit Oct 2018Completed
For the erection of a deck accessed from the second floor rear of an existing single family dwelling, size and location as shown in the application.
- Administrative permit Jul 2018Completed
To amend the permit (a/p# 820448) to reduce the building height and area, and to remove the second floor rear deck and the third floor terrace, as per revised plan.
- Zoning/use permit Jul 2018Completed
For the erection of a semi-detached structure with roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure (max. 90 sf) (to contain stairs & landing only), for use as a single family household living with one (1) interior accessory off-street parking, size and location as shown in the application/plan,
- Alteration permit Jan 2018Completed
For the complete debris removal and cleanup of collapsed structure to comply case #616882. existing foundations to remain and drainage system installed for the remaining crawl space area as per plans.
- Suppression permit Dec 2017Completed
For the installation of a 13r fire supression system for a single-family dwelling serviced by a 2 inch fire service line with a back flow preventer assembly. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. fire suppression system to be installed in accordance with nfpa 13r.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.0 mi
Cinnaminson Township (Block 702) Ground Water Contamination (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Toxic release facility
1,400 ft
Jowitt Rodgers Co and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,000 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
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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