2004 North Gratz Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2004 North Gratz Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 25 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 2 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 2004 North Gratz Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated tornado and inland flooding risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- General permit minor Oct 2026Issued
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.
- Residential building permit Jul 2024Expired
Ez permit standards alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab.no work may be performed in the basement or cellar. 2nd floor bathroom: removing tub to replace with barrier-free shower surround, no plumbing will be moved and installation of 4 grab bars in and around shower area.
- Electrical permit Mar 2021Completed
To rewire throughout the whole house with a new panel on the existing 100 amp service as per nec 2014.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
To install the fixtures and pipes in the single family : 3 lavatories, 3 water closets, 3 showers/bathtubs, 1 kitchen sink, 1 water heater, 1 storm drain (down spout only),1 hose bibs.3 others (1 dryer,1 dishwasher, 1 washer) ppc 2018
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2021Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. (to install one central heating and a/c (2.5-ton, 1000 cfm) system and ductwork for a single family residential. hvac unit use high efficiency w/powered air supply exhaust device. condensing unit is in rear yard. 12 diffusers).
- Residential building permit Mar 2021Completed
To restore basement floor and to legalize interior alteration in an existing single-family building as per plan.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2019Expired
Install 5 fixtures as per 2004 ppc
- Plumbing permit Aug 2019Expired
Install 5 fixtures as per 2004 ppc
- Demolition permit Aug 2019Completed
Interior demo of non load bearing walls only no structual work on this permit ***structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement)***no employees***
- Demolition permit Aug 2019Completed
Interior demo of non load bearing walls only no structual work on this permit ***structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement)***no employees***
- Plumbing permit Nov 2015Completed
Install/correct piping for 3 compartment sink and vent piping for main house sewer (restaurant)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Sep 2015Completed
Interior renovations to include new interior walls with framing, repair tile floor, sound proof insulated fire rated ceiling and for an exterior handicap accessible ramp as per plan. separate permits required for m, e, p, fss, khood, signs.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: tornado, inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Brownfield site
1,100 ft
Habitat For Humanity 2 Lot 197 and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,800 ft
O F Zurn Co and 1 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
850 ft
HS of Engineering & Science (850 ft), Frederick Douglass Mastery CS (1,400 ft), Duckrey Tanner Sch (1,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.7 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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