2131 North 17th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2131 North 17th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 33 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 2 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 2131 North 17th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated tornado and inland flooding risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Completed
Installation of rooftop mounted 4.3 kw solar photovoltaic pv system according to the 2017 nec and per plans.
- General permit Jan 2025Completed
For the installation of structural/fastening components of roof-mounted solar photo voltaic system. size and location as shown on plans. separate permit required for electrical work.
- Administrative permit Oct 2022Completed
For certificate of occupancy. building to comply with the 2018 fire and property maintenance codes.
- Zoning permit Aug 2022Issued
Group living
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2022Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2021-019355
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2021-019355
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2021-019355
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2021-019355
- Electrical permit Mar 2022Completed
Install 200 amp service. install light fixtures, switches, and outlets. install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors with a finished basement as per 2014 nec
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2022Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13d throughout an existing structure. installation to include 1" main fire service line per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia
- Residential building permit Dec 2021Completed
Erection of an attached structure for use as single family household living. sheeting and shoring as prescribed in geo tech report. separate permits required for sprinkler (13d) work. (underpinnning is part of this permit). energy code compliance in accordance with 2015 iecc. prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party.
- Zoning permit Sep 2021Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown in plan.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: tornado, inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Broad & Diamond Bp, 2040 N Broad St (1,400 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
750 ft
North 16th Street and 4 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,600 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
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
700 ft
Duckrey Tanner Sch (700 ft), HS of Engineering & Science (1,100 ft), TECH Freire CS (1,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.9 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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