2109 Arch Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Is 2109 Arch Street in a flood zone?
- No. FEMA maps it in Zone X, outside the high-risk flood area. Flood insurance is optional.
- Does 2109 Arch Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 7 permits, 1 not closed, and 12 violations, 4 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 2109 Arch 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2021Completed
Emergency job building was flooded from hurricane ida. we will be replacing existing 3 phase circuit breaker panel 225 amp and conductors feeding it. also having scott connected 75 kva phase changer cleaned and tested by and outside company and replacing conductors feeding phase changer. this needs to be done in order for the building to have heat and a/c for the children. remaining equipment will be replaced on a separate permit once equipment arrives. as per 2017 nec
- Alteration permit Jun 2019Completed
Ez exterior wall coverings- for the application of exterior wall coverings as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans
- Alteration permit Jul 2018Completed
Level ii interior alterations (no change of occupancy) to add delayed egress locks to two (2) doors within an existing educational facility and daycare as per approved plans and bbs variance no. 27239. bbs variance to permit 30 second delay. **separate permit required for any electrical work**
- Electrical permit May 2018Completed
Install 2 interior mag locks,2 rx push buttons and 2 rex motion detectors per 2008 nec (school)
- Electrical permit Feb 2017Completed
Add 2-delayed maglocks to door replacing existing as per nec 2008 cc district
- Alteration permit Jun 2016Expired
Level ii interior alterations (no change of occupancy) to add delayed egress locks to two (2) doors within an existing educational facility and daycare as per approved plans and bbs variance no. 27239. bbs variance to permit 30 second delay. **separate permit required for any electrical work**
- Plumbing permit Feb 2016Completed
New 1" water line from side walk to house-pa1#20160420177-"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"
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
FEMA flood zone
Zone X
Moderate flood hazard: a 0.2% annual chance. Flood insurance is optional and usually cheaper here.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (FIRM)
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Budget Rent A Car Sys 4803, 2101 Market St (800 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,550 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
150 ft
The BIOSIS Headquarters Building and 2 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
1,000 ft
Russell Byers CS (1,000 ft), Freire CS (1,350 ft), Greenfield Albert M Sch (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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- 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.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
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