2036 Cherry Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2036 Cherry Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 31 permits, 3 not closed, and 4 violations.
- 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 2036 Cherry 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Completed
Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater
- Electrical permit Jan 2024Expired
200 amp service panel as per nec 2017
- Electrical permit Oct 2023Expired
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard
- Residential building permit Feb 2021Expired
*the contractor has no employees per notarized letter* ez permit standards alterations ? (philadelphia historic commission) - for alterations to an existing philadelphia historic property - one family, three(3)-story dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing. this permit is for the alterations approved by the philadelphia historic commission as per the philadelphia historic commission approval. 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 Jan 2020Completed
Replace 3/4" water service-pa1#20200290238-"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 Jun 2019Completed
Wire fin bsmt area w/new outlets & switches t/o per 2014 nec, wire smk det & 8 recess lights, wire circuits for washer/dryer, add 1-30 circ 100amp subpanel 3rd flr, wire new rooftop pilot hse w/4 recess, new swit, outlets, outside light & gfi outlet
- Plumbing permit May 2019Completed
Install new drain and stack, install three(3) peice bath and washer laundry tub and toilet in basement. install three(3) peice bath and washer on 2nd floor as per philadelphia 2014 plumbing code.
- Addition permit May 2019Completed
For the erection of a roof deck, roof deck access structure, and for basement slab additions on an existing single family dwelling (irc 2009) as per approved plans and engineers report.
- Zoning permit May 2019Completed
For the erection of two (2) roof decks and a roof deck access structure. size and location as shown in plans and application. existing use of single family household living to remain.
- Alteration permit Nov 2014Completed
All wood sash replacement kits in existing openings as per attached drawings approved by the historical commission - 6 units(sfd)
- Alteration permit May 2013Completed
Stucco rear wall of single family home as per historic approval
- Electrical permit Apr 2013Completed
Install new fire alarm system throughout bldg;5smokes,10 horns,2 pull stations as per 2008 nec and nfpa72. install 27 outlets,34 lights,19 sw,2 emergency lights,one exit sign as per 2008 nec (3fd)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Downtown Ctl Ofc, 1835 Arch St (900 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,900 ft
National Publishing Co and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
250 ft
St. Clement's Protestant Episcopal Church and 1 more listings close by. 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
650 ft
Russell Byers CS (650 ft), Freire CS (1,500 ft), Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS (1,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.8 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Semi-detached or row house: the shared wall matters. Listen from the room adjoining the neighbor's side and ask whether any structural work has been done there.
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- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
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