2002 South 18th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2002 South 18th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 2 not closed, and 31 violations, 5 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 2002 South 18th 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Electrical permit Jun 2023Expired
Replace incoming 100 amp service install (1) smoke/carbon detector install (2) 10 year battery smoke detectors install (2) porcelain light fixtures redistribute the load for (3) circuits replace (10) switches all wiring is to be phished through existing walls
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
Install supply lines and drainage pipes for 1 kitchen sink 1 laundry sink 1 tub 1 toilet 1 vanity
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2023Completed
Each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. 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. air masters hvac will install 2 furnace 60,000 btu with 2 2 ton ac and a new duct work. condensers located in back yard.
- Electrical permit Mar 2023Completed
Install 200 amp service, wiring throughout, install light fixtures, install outlets, switches, smoke detectors, grounding as per 2017 nec
- Residential building permit Mar 2023Completed
Interior renovation to create two family household living in an existing structure, details as shown on plan. minimum 1 hour fire rating shall be maintained between units. permit amended on /15/23: shifted bathrooms from the right side of the house to the left side per plumber request. the stack is on the left side of the house so in order to comply with the code we had to shift the bathrooms. also, we did not dig the basement. we removed the slab and poured a new slab. we had 2 engineers come out to look at the basement and both engineers signed off saying we did not dig and that we can remove the curbing and benching. attached is a letter from an engineer (also emailed to l&i) as well as an updated drawing of the basement without the curbing and benching. this updated drawing is stamped by our engineer. note: no lowering of basement floor and no underpinning included. see revised sheet a 1.0 for details.
- Zoning permit Jan 2023Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- General permit minor Oct 2022Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2020Completed
Replace partial inside house drain,stack,waste and water lines to 1-tub,1-toilet,1-vanity and replace outside rear yard drain.the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2018
- Electrical permit Jul 2019Completed
Replace switches & receptacles, 3 basement lights, 2 gfci circuits, replace 100 amp 20 circuit panel, 3 branch circuits, 1 bedroom light fixture, per 2014 nec
- Electrical permit May 2013Completed
Replace 100amp service as per nec 2008 (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Feb 2011Completed
Install 3/4" copper water service from main to meter. install new curb trap on sidewalk into front of property ... pa one call #2011-0411419
- Plumbing permit Jan 2011Completed
Replace water service
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, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.5 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Girard 232, 18th & Snyder Ave (400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
650 ft
1621 Mckean Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
500 ft
Philadelphia Ship Repair Llc and 3 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
700 ft
Girard Stephen Sch (700 ft), McDaniel Delaplaine Sch (1,900 ft), Childs George W Sch (2,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.1 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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