2108 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2108 North 2nd Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 20 permits, 4 not closed, and 19 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 2108 North 2nd Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Commercial building permit Oct 2026Issued
For the erection of a four (4) story attached structure of type v-a construction for use as eight (8) dwelling units (group r-2). building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13. standpipes to be installed in interior exit stairway enclosures in accordance with nfpa 14. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 ibc. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, and excavation work.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Completed
Approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace ct & fai.
- Zoning permit May 2026Issued
For the erection of an attached structure, roof deck and roof deck access structure. size & location as shown on the application/plans. ** a new deed must be recorded (consolidating tracts i, ii, iii & iv) prior to the expiration of this zoning permit or issuance of a co **
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2022Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2021-013795
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Completed
5 lavs 5 water closets 5 tub/showers 2 kitchen sinks 2 laundry tubs
- Electrical permit Aug 2022Completed
Install 200 amp electrical service with circuit breaker panel. rewiring building throughout. install 100 amp subpanel on the first and second floor. install interconnected smoke detectors according to the 2017 nec.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2022Completed
1" water distribution, curb trap, inlet, drain
- Fire suppression permit Jan 2022Completed
For the installation of two (2) residential fire sprinkler systems (rfss) in accordance with nfpa 13d and l&i code bulletin no. 1001-r1 (using two (2), new one (1) inch combined fire/domestic service lines as per pwd utility plan dated 01/11/2022), throughout a three (3) story attached structure (w/roof deck and pilot house enclosing access stairs only) to be used as group r-3 (2fd), as per plans and hydraulic calculations; see rp-2021-013795 for new construction permit.
- Residential building permit Nov 2021Completed
For the erection of an attached structure for use as two (2) family household living. sheeting and shoring as prescribed in geotech report. separate permits required for sprinkler (13d) work. energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc. prior to issuance of c/o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party. ** amend to change special inspection agency (sia) & dprc-si to alfa engineering inc. & georges ballouz, pe., per amended special inspection forms **
- Zoning permit Apr 2021Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown on plans.
- Commercial building permit Apr 2021Expired
For the erection of a four (4) story structure with roof deck (common roof deck) and roof deck access structure. for use as an eight (8) family dwelling. building to be sprinklered per nfpa 13 and equipped with standpipes in the exit stairways. separate permit required for any mep and fire suppression work.
- Zoning permit Oct 2020Issued
For the erection of an attached structure (max. 38 ft. high) with a deck accessed by two (2) individual roof deck access structures (to contain stairs & landing only); for use as a multi-family (eight (8) dwelling units) household living; size and location as shown in the application/plan.
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 (900 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
150 ft
American And Diamond Streets and 32 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,350 ft
York Metal Finishing Co and 4 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
1,200 ft
McKinley William Sch (1,200 ft), Welsh John Sch (1,700 ft), Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS (2,000 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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