2 Penn Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2 Penn Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 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 Penn Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- General permit minor Mar 2026Completed
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. streets department permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. sheathing must comply with standard and not exceed allowable amount or need a new permit with plans.
- Zoning permit Dec 2023Issued
Residential - household living - single-family
- Plumbing permit Dec 2021Completed
Install 3/4" water service
- Plumbing permit Oct 2019Expired
Pa 2019.2143487 lead replacement program curb stop to meter ppc 2004
- Plumbing permit Oct 2019Expired
Pa 2019.2143487 lead replacement program curb stop to meter ppc 2004
- Plumbing permit Oct 2019Completed
Pa 2019.2143487 lead replacement program curb stop to meter ppc 2004
- Plumbing permit Nov 2018Completed
Replace house trap fai
- Mechanical permit Apr 2018Completed
Replace existing furnace and existing basement duct work with new 95% condensing gas furnace and new basement ductwork only
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
1.9 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Colonial Floor Covering Co, 4336 Frankford Ave (1,150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,900 ft
Nino S Farmers Market and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
600 ft
Anchor Dyeing Finishing Co and 10 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
350 ft
Ruan, John, House. 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
1,850 ft
Mariana Bracetti Academy CS (1,850 ft), Stearne Allen M Sch (1,900 ft), Marshall John Sch (1,950 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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