2017 Memphis Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2017 Memphis Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 49 permits, 4 not closed, and 21 violations, 5 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 2017 Memphis Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high 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. 5 open violations.
- General permit minor Oct 2026Issued
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Issued
Main drain repair.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Completed
Replace curb trap, main drain, fai
- Electrical permit Mar 2022Completed
De-energizing knob and tube wiring through means of fishing. re-wire of front bedroom outlets; middle bedroom light, light switch, and outlet beneath light; and stairwell light and 3-way switches as per 2014 nec
- Residential building permit Dec 2021Completed
For the construction / alterations throughout an existing attached structure. for a single-family household living. as per plans *************************no underpinning on this application. separate permits are required for plumbing, mech. or electrical work.****************
- Suppression permit Apr 2019Completed
For the installation of a one (1) inch fire service line and an automatic fire suppression system as per nfpa 13d. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.
- Suppression permit Apr 2019Completed
For the installation of a fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 2007, standard 13d to include a 1-inch diameter combined service line.
- Electrical permit Mar 2019Completed
Install 200amp main service install 40 circuit main breaker panel install all wiring throughout sfd as per 2008 nec install cable tv wiring
- Electrical permit Mar 2019Completed
Install 200amp main service install 40 circuit main breaker panel install all wiring throughout sfd as per 2008 nec install cable tv wiring
- Plumbing permit Mar 2019Completed
Install 13 fixtures, stack, hwh & 6" sewer 1" combined water, ct, hd, fai as per 2004 ppc
- Plumbing permit Mar 2019Completed
Install 13 fixtures, stack, hwh & 6" sewer 1" combined water, ad, ct, hd, fai as per 2004 ppc
- Mechanical permit Mar 2019Completed
Install (1) hvac system with ductwork. (sfd)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.4 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Palm Car Wash, 1870 Frankford Ave (800 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,150 ft
Whipped Bake Shop and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,500 ft
V S Philadelphia Galvanizing Llc and 6 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,200 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
Hackett Horatio B Sch (1,300 ft), Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS (1,450 ft), Penn Treaty Sch (1,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.4 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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