2012 Palethorp Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2012 Palethorp Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 22 permits, 1 not closed, and 30 violations, 1 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 Palethorp Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit May 2022Completed
Exterior plumbing curb stop, fai and house drain,1 inch water service interior plumbing 6 wc,6 tubs,6 lavatories, 3 ks,3 ll,3 wh
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
Install house drain, curb trap, fai, 1 inch water service, 2 roof drains, 2 area drains, 3 hot water heaters, 3 kitchen sinks, 3 washing machine boxes, 3 hub drains, 6 lavatories, 6 shower/tubs and 6 water closets according to the 2018 ppc.
- Electrical permit Feb 2022Completed
Install a 300 amp service, (4) gang meter bank, (1) 200 amp panel & feeder, (2) 150 amp panel & feeder, (1) 100 amp panel & feeder. install wiring throughout the common areas and three dwelling units. install lights, switches, sensors and receptacles. provide power for the mechanical and hvac equipment. install a new fire alarm system throughout. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec & 2016 nfpa.
- Electrical permit Feb 2022Completed
Install fire alarms with low frequency sound in all sleeping areas(living rms and bedrooms) tamper switch, flow switch. install a 300 amp service with 4 meters. wire throughout a new three-family dwelling: switches, lights, receptacles, tv's, phones, emergency lights, and 110v interconnected smoke/co alarms. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Fire suppression permit Jan 2022Completed
For the installation of a new fire suppression systen designed per nfpa 13 standard with a 2 inch fire service line and sprinkler layout as per plans.
- Fire suppression permit Jan 2022Completed
For the installation of a nfpa 13 system for a residential occupancy serviced by a two inch fire service line with a back flow preventer assembly. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. fire suppression system to be installed in accordance with nfpa 13 standard.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2021Completed
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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (install three (3)- 5 kw heat pump system, via direct vent to the exterior (side) install ductwork, grilles, registers and diffusers, installing ?(3) three 3-ton coils & (3) three 3-ton 14 seer a/c condenser located on a pad/rack at the rear of the building. (sfd) cp-2021-007422 ).
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2021Completed
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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (install three (3)- 5 kw heat pump system, via direct vent to the exterior (side) install ductwork, grilles, registers and diffusers, installing (3) three 3-ton coils & (3) three 3-ton 14 seer a/c condenser located on a pad/rack at the rear of the building. (sfd) cp- 2021-007521).
- Commercial building permit Nov 2021Completed
New construction of a three (3) story building with private roof deck and pilot house for use as a three (3) family dwelling as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered per npfa 13. work to include underpinning to be monitored by a pa licensed pe at all times. *2018 ibc review* **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work**
- Commercial building permit Nov 2021Completed
New construction of a three (3) story building with private roof deck and pilot house for use as a three (3) family dwelling as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered per npfa 13. work to include underpinning to be monitored by a pa licensed pe at all times. *2018 ibc review* **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work**
- Zoning permit Aug 2021Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with cellar and roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure; for use as multifamily (three (3) dwelling units) household living; size and location as shown in the application/plan.
- Zoning permit Aug 2021Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with cellar and roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure; for use as multifamily (three (3) dwelling units) household living; size and location as shown in the application/plan.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.8 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Carter Donlevy Co, 135-141 W Norris St (550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
350 ft
2052 North Philip Street and 32 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,850 ft
York Metal Finishing Co and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
200 ft
Gotham Silk Hosiery Company. 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
1,500 ft
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS (1,500 ft), McKinley William Sch (1,500 ft), Welsh John Sch (2,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.3 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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