2126 North 20th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2126 North 20th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 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 2126 North 20th 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Zoning permit Nov 2024Issued
Family daycare
- Residential building permit Dec 2023Completed
Make safe permit to comply with case #cf-2021-032052- for the repair of a portion of the exterior side wall as per engineer's report and plans. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2021-032052. 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.
- Demolition permit Oct 2020Completed
For the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. *add'l specs: 1 sidewalk in front. 1 stucco c/w 2121 n woodstock st. erosion control mat with seed on lot.*
- Electrical permit Apr 2019Completed
200amp service meter panel and rewire throughout as per 2008 nec
- Plumbing permit Mar 2019Completed
Install plumbing fixtures; two(2) w/c's, two(2) vanities, two(2) tubs, one kitchen sink, one hot water heater as per philadelphia 2004 plumbing code.
- Use permit Mar 2019Completed
For use as a single family dwelling in an existing three story structure.
- Alteration permit Mar 2019Completed
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.
- Demolition permit Sep 2017Completed
For the complete demo of a vacant sfd as part of the city of philadelphia dept. of licenses & inspections demolition program. additional specs: 2 stucco c/w 2122 & 2126 n 20th st. stucco entire wall @ both sides.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2017Completed
Install 3/4 copper water distribution pipe from curb to inside foundation wall reconnecting to existing meter (sfd)pa2017233846 "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"
- Plumbing permit Feb 2013Completed
Install complete plumbing system throughout house 2 kitchen 3-3piece bathroom and 2 water heaters
- Electrical permit Feb 2013Completed
Install 200amp service and wire throughout 2 apts as per 2008 nec (duplex)
- Alteration permit Nov 2012Completed
Interior alterations from 1 family 3 story to 2 family 3 story as per plan. permit to legalize work previously completed.
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Arbill Ind, 2207 W Glenwood Ave (1,550 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,900 ft
North 16th Street and 10 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,400 ft
O F Zurn Co and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
350 ft
Union Methodist Episcopal Church. 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
1,300 ft
Frederick Douglass Mastery CS (1,300 ft), HS of Engineering & Science (1,800 ft), Duckrey Tanner Sch (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.8 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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