2108 North 8th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2108 North 8th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 20 not closed, and 60 violations, 1 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 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
20 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Zoning permit May 2025Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Electrical permit Mar 2025Completed
Fishing home runners for kitchen , and smoke detectors for the apartment on the first floor .
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Completed
Install kitchen sink and drain line
- Commercial building permit Feb 2025Completed
For complete change of occupancy to r-2 and interior alterations to basement and 1st floor as per approved plans. building to be sprinklered per nfpa 13. separate permits required for mep and fire suppression work.
- Zoning permit Sep 2024Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Commercial building permit Jun 2024Issued
For the erection of an attached 3-story structure with roof access structure for access to an occupiable roof deck. structure for use as multi-family household living three (3) dwelling units. building is fully sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13r. all work to be done per approved plans. 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.** separate permiits to be obtained for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2024Completed
Installing 1 1/2" water service, 5" curb trap, 4" main drain, 4" fresh air inlet
- Site / utility permit Jan 2024Expired
For the excavation of an existing parcel in preparation of a new construction. **work to be completed per approved plan. ** if field condition vary, please contact the design professional before proceeding with the work. **
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2023Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. multi family - each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. installing 2 hvac systems: lower unit: install 2.5 ton air handler, 2.5 ton heat pump, 10 kw back up heat, new duct work, and 6 diffusers. condenser located in the back yard. upper unit: install 2.5 ton air handler, 2.5 ton heat pump, 10 kw back up heat, new duct work, and 6 diffusers. condenser located in the back yard.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Completed
Install 4 water closets, 4 lavatories, 4 shower/tubs, 2 kitchen sinks and 2 hot water heaters according to the 2018 ppc.
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2023Completed
For the installation of an automatic fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout three story building to include 1 1/2-inch combined water service line as per approved plans. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work.
- Administrative permit Oct 2023Issued
For a certificate of occupancy for a single-family household living. **original plans under rp-2022-5557**
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 (300 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
250 ft
8th Diamond St Playground and 8 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,250 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
650 ft
The U School: Innovative Lab (650 ft), McKinley William Sch (1,750 ft), Hartranft John F Sch (2,050 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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