2012 East Sergeant Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2012 East Sergeant Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 59 permits, 5 not closed, and 55 violations, 6 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 2012 East Sergeant 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2025Completed
Installation of central air conditioning system within an existing single family dwelling as per approved plans. *2018 imc review*
- Electrical permit May 2025Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2025-000676
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2025Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2025-000676
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2025Completed
For the installation of an automatic fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout three story building to include 1-inch combined water service line as per approved plans. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work.
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2025-000676
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2025-000676
- Site / utility permit Feb 2025Completed
Site / utility permit for rp-2025-000676
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2025-000676
- Residential building permit Feb 2025Completed
For the erection of a new attached structure with a roof deck and pilot house for use as single-family household living; details as per plan.
- Zoning permit Oct 2024Completed
For the erection of a new attached structure with a roof deck and pilot house for use as single-family household living; size and location as per plan.
- Residential building permit Dec 2023Completed
For exterior alterations to an existing attached structure. alterations to include the installation of a roof deck at the third floor level. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.3 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Us Gas 1, 2656 Frankford Ave (950 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
900 ft
Collins Smith Barrick Playgarden and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,150 ft
Calbar Inc and 6 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Kensington High School for Girls. 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
450 ft
Brown Henry A Sch (450 ft), Kensington HS (550 ft), Kensington Health Sciences (600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.9 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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