2016 Palethorp Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2016 Palethorp Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 37 permits, 2 not closed, and 31 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 2016 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Administrative permit Jul 2025Completed
For certificate of occupancy for alterations and addition approved under rp-2024-008810. no alterations is permitted under this permit. building to comply with 2018 property maintenance codes.
- Administrative permit Jun 2025Completed
For certificate of occupancy for alterations and addition performed under rp-2024-005454. no alterations to be performed under this permit. building to comply with 2018 property maintenance codes.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2024Expired
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. replacement installation of an existing 95% afue and 79000 btu gas condensing boiler of same like and kind. no other work permitted on this permit. no penetrations to fire-rated assemblies. no new ductwork proposed on ductwork or common areas
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
Install 3 water closets, 3 lavy sinks, 2 tub/showers, 1 kitchen, 1 laundry, 1 hot water heater 11 fixtures
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
Install 3 water closets, 3 lavy sinks, 2 tub/showers, 1 kitchen, 1 laundry, 1 hot water heater, 11 fixtures
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2024Completed
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. 92% gas furnace 100kbtu, coil4t, ac unit 14seer located in the back yard new ductwork
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2024Completed
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. 92% gas furnace 100kbtu, coil4t, ac unit 14seer located in the back yard new ductwork
- Electrical permit Aug 2024Completed
Install 200 amp electrical service, meter socket and circuit breaker panel with proper grounding. rewire house throughout and install lighting, switches and receptacle outlets. install interconnected smoke and co alarms according to the 2017 nec.
- Electrical permit Aug 2024Completed
Install 200 amp electrical service, meter socket and circuit breaker panel with proper grounding. rewire house throughout and install lighting, switches and receptacle outlets. install interconnected smoke and co alarms according to the 2017 nec.
- Residential building permit Aug 2024Completed
Interior renovations and third floor addition to an existing single family attached structure, details as shown on the plans.
- Zoning permit Aug 2024Completed
For the erection of a one-story addition above an existing structure. addition to include a roof deck with a roof deck access structure (for stair enclosure only) . size and location as shown on the plan. adjacent property approval under zp-2024-005454
- Residential building permit Jun 2024Completed
For the erection of a third story addition with roof deck and roof access structure to over an existing two (2) story attached structure as per approved plan; for use single-family household living. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work* **underpinning is not part of this permit**
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
1,800 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
McKinley William Sch (1,500 ft), Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS (1,550 ft), Welsh John Sch (2,150 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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