2038 Waterloo Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2038 Waterloo Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 permits, 5 not closed, and 29 violations, 8 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 2038 Waterloo Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Commercial building permit Oct 2026Issued
Make safe permit to comply with unsafe violation cf-2026-098291. for demolition of smoke stack structure to be demolished by hand per approved plans. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. * a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate building and/or streets department permits are required. * 21 day posting and notice required per a-303.2 * newly exposed walls to be treated
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Issued
New fixtures and piping to include: 3 water closets, 3 lavatories, 3 shower/tub units, 4 hose bibs, 1 kitchen sink, 2 laundry sinks, 1 water heater, and 1 other (bar sink). all work per 2018 ppc
- Electrical permit Oct 2022Issued
New 200 amp electrical service with breaker panel, rewire entire structure to include receptacles 7 lighting. power to hvac unit, and install smoke alarm/co detectors as required for single family dwelling. all work per 2014 nec.
- Residential building permit May 2022Issued
For construction of additions with roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure at the rear and above an existing two-story attached structure as per approved plan; for continued use as single-family household living. *separate permits required for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work* **underpinning is not part of this permit**
- Zoning permit May 2022Issued
For additions at he the rear and above an existing structure. size and location as shown in application/plan.
- General permit minor Aug 2021Completed
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 Apr 2014Completed
Replacing rear rain conductor and main drain in basement (sfd)
- Alteration permit Jul 2009Completed
Replace rear 2 story wall on existing foundation with 8" cmu and stucco exterior. all work to be performed by licensed contractor. access to foundation to be made available to inspector or new footing to be built. waal to be built on existing footprint.
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
2.7 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 (300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
850 ft
2054 North Philip Street and 30 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
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
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS (1,300 ft), McKinley William Sch (1,950 ft), Kensington Health Sciences (2,150 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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