2012 Ellsworth Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2012 Ellsworth Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 41 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 4 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 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Plumbing permit May 2026Issued
Repair/replace ct, fai, rainleader cesspool & partial main drain.
- Residential building permit Nov 2025Completed
Make safe permit to comply with unsafe violation cf-2024-115734 to include structural repairs to rear walls and floor/roof framing per approved plans, engineers report and in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801. licensed pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.
- Electrical permit Aug 2024Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2024-000903
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2024Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2024-000903
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2024-000903
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2024-000903
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2024-000903
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2024Completed
For the installation of a two-inch fire service line, two-inch backflow preventer and fire sprinkler system in accordance with approved plans, hydraulic calculations and nfpa 13r.
- Residential building permit Mar 2024Completed
**no excavation proposed to exceed 5 feet in depth.***no impacts to adjacent property**** erection of an attached structure for use as single-family household living. sheeting and shoring as prescribed in geo tech report. separate permits required for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and sprinkler (13d) work. (no underpinning on this permit). energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc. prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party.**8/6/24- to amend the permit to remove two windows from the front elevation and adjust framing from 11 7/8" tjis to 2x12 framing. emergency egress window to remain in bedrooms. no other changes approved on this.
- Zoning permit Jan 2024Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with cellar, roof deck with access structure with one interior off-street accessory parking space to use as single-family household living. size and location as shown on plan.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2018Completed
Replace curb trap, house drain & fresh air inlet - pa1# 2018-1721672 - "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"
- Electrical permit Apr 2016Completed
Install 2 lights and gfci as per nec 2008 south district
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 (700 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,350 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
1,500 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
1,400 ft
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (1,400 ft), Stanton Edwin M Sch (1,950 ft), Childs George W Sch (2,600 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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