2103 North 8th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2103 North 8th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 11 not closed, and 60 violations, 3 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 2103 North 8th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2025Completed
For the installation of a new fire suppression system and 1” combined service in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout the entire building. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2025Expired
For the installation of a fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13 throughout the entire building with 2” fire service and 2" backflow prevention assembly. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Residential building permit Jun 2025Completed
For alterations to a single family dwelling property 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 includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and 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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2025Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2025-001716
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2025-001716
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2025-001716
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2025-001716
- Electrical permit Apr 2025Completed
Install 200a, 1ph, 120/240v main service with 40 circuit main breaker panel . install all wiring & lighting throughout sfd. install 120v smokes & co det, install cable tv wiring
- Site / utility permit Apr 2025Completed
Site / utility permit for rp-2025-001716
- Residential building permit Apr 2025Completed
For the erection of an attached three-story structure for use as a single-family household living. building to be sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13d. all work to be done per approved plans. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. **a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 9 feet (1/4th of height of building) of the building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2018 ibc. separate building and/or streets department permit required prior to the start of any work. ** blower door testing shall be performed in accordance with astm e 779 or astm e 1827 by an approved third-party agency **excavation permit required **
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Expired
Install one inch water service, 1 building drain, 1 curb trap, 1 fai, 3 water closets, 3 shower/tubs, 3 lavatories, 3 kitchen sinks, 4 hub drains, 3 washing machine boxes, 1 floor drain, 1 sump pump, 1 ejector sump pump, 1 non freeze water hydant, 2 area drains, 1 roof drain and 3 hot water heaters according to the 2018 ppc and per plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2025Completed
For the installation of hvac appliances, grilles/registers/diffusers, bathroom exhausts, and associated ductwork throughout a three (3) story seven (7) family dwelling. all work to be done as per approved plans and in accordance with the 2018 imc. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer specifications. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. if site conditions vary, contact design engineer prior to start of work.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Pgw Ninth & Diamond Transp Dept, 900-940 W Diamond St (350 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
200 ft
8th Diamond St Playground and 14 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,150 ft
York Metal Finishing Co and 3 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
550 ft
The U School: Innovative Lab (550 ft), McKinley William Sch (1,650 ft), Hartranft John F Sch (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.2 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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