212 Jackson Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 212 Jackson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 36 permits, 7 not closed, and 36 violations, 7 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 212 Jackson 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Residential building permit Sep 2026Issued
Interior alterations include structural repairs, remodeling and updating the existing interior spaces without changing the building's footprint or structure. details per plan.
- General permit minor Jul 2026Issued
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Electrical permit Jun 2026Issued
Install 100 amp service and rewire single family dwelling unit outlets switches lighting fixtures and grounding system and co smoke detectors and feeders hvac system as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Stop work
Install 3 water closet, 3 tubs and 3 lavatory 1 water heater
- Residential building permit Jun 2026Issued
For structural modifications of the roof assembly to an existing single-family structure as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work*
- Electrical permit Jun 2025Completed
New 200amp service 100amp subpanel rewire of entire house (power and lighting) 120v smoke detectors
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2025Completed
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. additional permits may be required. install 2- 50k btu 90% gas furnaces and 2- 2ton ac condensers new duct work (20) diffuser/registers
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
Installing 14 fixtures
- General permit minor Nov 2024Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- General permit minor Nov 2024Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Residential building permit Nov 2024Completed
For the erection of a 3rd floor addition and three-story rear addition with a roof deck accessed by a roof access structure to an existing attached two-story single-family dwelling as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work* **underpinning is not part of this permit** amendment #1 amend to change structural framing connection at 3rd story party wall as per amended plan.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Completed
Replace 5-inch curb trap with fresh air inlet from sidewalk to foundation wall
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.2 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Grant Paper Co, 1901 S Water St (1,550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,750 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,200 ft
Inolex Chemical 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
650 ft
Sharswood George Sch (650 ft), Furness Horace HS (1,200 ft), Taggart John H Sch (1,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.8 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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