2118 Palethorp Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2118 Palethorp Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 16 permits, 8 not closed, and 38 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 2118 Palethorp Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Zoning permit May 2026Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Completed
Replace main drain
- Plumbing permit Jan 2024Completed
Replace curb trap and main drain, install new fai
- Plumbing permit May 2022Expired
Two full bathrooms and kitchen sink , garbage disposal and water heater as per ppc 2018
- Electrical permit Mar 2022Completed
Install a full 200amp service with a 42 circuit 200amp main breaker panel and grounding system, along with a full rewire and hardwire smoke detector/co2 system thru out property as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Dec 2021Expired
Replace curb trap and fresh air inlet. replace drain pipe from curb trap to house
- Residential building permit Sep 2021Expired
This application is for the interior renovation of an existing single-family home. no work in the basement. no structural work. repair/replace drywall throughout. non-structural demo of second-floor bathroom and kitchen. as per interior ez standard-owner occupied
- Residential building permit May 2021Completed
**make safe permit** for repairs to include replacement floor, exterior walls, and roof framing at the rear to comply with violation case cf-2020-085376. not to exceed scope of work shown on approved plans. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case cf-2020-085376. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. make safe permit only.
- Electrical permit Sep 2019Expired
Replace 100amp service, panel, meter & switches, outlets, gfci & light fixtures as per nec 2014 north central district
- Plumbing permit Sep 2019Expired
Install 5 fixtures as per 2004 ppc
- Residential building permit Sep 2019Expired
Remodel the whole inside of the house. windows, doors wood floor drywall, compound, paint, kitchen, bathroom-ez permit standards alterations - for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar
- Electrical permit Jan 2018Completed
Electrical: installation of a 4.8kw(dc) solar pv system consisting of (16) sw300 moduli, (16) p300 optimizers, and (1) se3800h-us solaredge inverter as per 2008 nec. (east district)
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 (850 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
350 ft
American And Diamond Streets and 33 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,300 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
1,350 ft
McKinley William Sch (1,350 ft), Welsh John Sch (1,700 ft), Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS (1,950 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
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- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
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- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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