2005 Ellsworth Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2005 Ellsworth Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 2 not closed, and 45 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 2005 Ellsworth Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate 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. No open violations.
- Zoning permit Mar 2026Issued
New construction of a single-family structure on a vacant lot as per approved plan. affordable housing program,
- Electrical permit Jan 2020Completed
Install new 200amp service and wiring throughout a sfd with recepts,switches,lights,fixtures,smokes and co detectors as per 2014 nec (south district)
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2020Completed
Install (2) warm air hvac 18,000 btu heat pump with ductwork 1.5 ton condenser***all equipment and associated ductwork to be contained..no communicating ductwork ..no penetrations through rated assy's
- Plumbing permit Dec 2019Completed
Install 2-1 1/2"water services,house drain,trap,fai,stack,area drain,waste and water lines to 5-toilets,5-lavs,2-tubs,2-showers,2-kitchen sinks,2-laundry and 2-water heaters-pa1#20193381274-the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004"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"
- Plumbing permit Aug 2019Completed
Wc,ct,fai,hd,ad pa20192172228"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection" and 5-wc,6-lavs,4-tub/sh,2ks,2wm & 2-hwh & stack the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Jul 2019Completed
200amp overhead service complete and wire throughout switches, lights, outlets, smoke detectors as per nec 2008 (2fd)
- Mechanical permit Jul 2019Completed
Install 2 gas heaters each 18,000 btu 95% eff located in the basement and 2nd floor
- Administrative permit Jun 2019Completed
To amend permit #945448 to include 8" deep header at the bottom of the pilot house stair as per approved plans.
- Electrical permit May 2019Completed
Electrical wire/devices throughout. new 200amp overhead service as per nec 2008
- Suppression permit May 2019Completed
Install two (2) new fire suppression systems (one for each dwelling unit) to include a 1-1/2" combined service for each system in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout the building. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Plumbing permit May 2019Completed
Install 2 new 1-1/2" water services, new 6" curb trap, 4" main drain, installation will comply with philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Mechanical permit May 2019Completed
Install two 1.5 ton heat pumps, 8kw heat strips,install two ev90,install all related duct work
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Donatucci Kitchens, 19th & Washington Ave (650 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,400 ft
Point Breeze Habitat For Humanity 2238 Latona Street and 8 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,400 ft
Lerro Products Inc and 6 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
1,300 ft
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (1,300 ft), Stanton Edwin M Sch (1,900 ft), Childs George W Sch (2,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.7 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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