2124 Race Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Is 2124 Race Street in a flood zone?
- No. FEMA maps it in Zone X, outside the high-risk flood area. Flood insurance is optional.
- Does 2124 Race Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 28 permits, 3 not closed, and 5 violations.
- 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 2124 Race 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- General permit minor Jun 2026Issued
For the installation of new roof coverings on existing roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Electrical permit Jan 2024Completed
Adding new panel for new apartment first floor. wiring, install light fixtures outlets, switches, smoke detectors on new apartment first floor. install exits signs emergency lights as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm as per plan and 2016 nfpa 72.***installation of 400 amp service is not included in this permit***
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2023Completed
For the installation of a new hvac system including warm air appliances, registers and diffusers with allassociated ductwork and accesories as per plans.
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2023Completed
For the installation of a 2-inch fire service line for an automatic fire suppression sprinkler system with a backflow prevention assembly in accordance with nfpa 13r. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Completed
Installation of interior plumbing to the first floor only. 5 fixtures
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2023Completed
Rough-in permit for fp-2023-002398 install new 2" fire service from street to building supply and install all required sprinklers per nfpa 13r supply and install all required piping, hangers and fittings per nfpa 13r supply and install new 2" city-approved backflow preventer supply and install new fire department connection supply and install all required bells, tampers and flow switches
- Commercial building permit Aug 2023Completed
For level ii interior alterations with a complete change in use & occupancy classification to group r-2 three (3) dwelling units. building to be fully sprinklered with a minimum of a nfpa 13r automatic sprinkler system. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 iebc. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression work. if site conditions vary, contact design professional prior to start of work. see zp-2021-006002 for zoning approval. [amendment 3/25/2024 for changes to 1st floor framing, window & door headers, installation of star bolts, and 1st floor window & door elevations as per approved amended plans.]
- General permit Nov 2022Completed
Installation of a 4.680 kwp solar array system consisting of (13) hanwha q-cells: q.peak duo blk-g10+ 360, 360w and (13) enphase: iq8plus-72-2-us (240v) microinverters per nec 2017. in accordance with ep-2022-010286
- Electrical permit Oct 2022Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Zoning permit Apr 2022Completed
For the legalization of two roof decks, one each above the first floor and second floor sections, above an existing attached structure. sizes and locations per plans.
- Electrical permit Oct 2021Completed
Branch circuit wiring and installation of fixtures and devices for 2rd and 4th floor bathroom in accordance with as per nec 2014
- Plumbing permit Oct 2021Completed
Remodel of 2 bathrooms (2nd and 3rd floors) existing layout to remain
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
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Police Site 014, 2001 Pennsylvania Ave (1,550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,050 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
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
Russell Byers CS (1,200 ft), Freire CS (1,900 ft), Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS (2,000 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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