2131 North 18th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2131 North 18th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 53 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations, 8 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 18th 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Commercial building permit Nov 2025Issued
For interior alterations and change of occupancy per approved plans. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical and plumbing.
- Zoning permit Jun 2025Issued
Personal services
- Zoning permit Aug 2024Issued
Limited lodging
- Zoning permit Feb 2024Issued
Limited lodging
- Alteration permit Jan 2020Completed
Installation of restraining star bolts on property.
- Commercial building permit Apr 2019Expired
Level ii alterations (no change of occupancy) to reconstruct two second floor bays as per approved plans. no changes to interior layout of building.
- Electrical permit Sep 2018Completed
Complete new wiring thorughout 350amp service and (4)-100amp sub panel 120v smoke detectors low voltage wiring cat 5e and rj6 less than 300' fire alarm system as per nfpa 72 and 2008 nec
- Plumbing permit Jun 2018Completed
Replace 1" water service as per philadelphia 2004 plumbing code.
- Plumbing permit May 2018Completed
Curb trap & fai replacement pa20181421063 "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 Apr 2018Expired
4 wc,2 bath/showers,4 lavs,2 kitchen sinks,3 water heaters and 2 dishwasher (mixed use)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Mechanical permit Jan 2018Expired
For the installation of hvac system in existing three (3) story building as per approved plans.
- Alteration permit Dec 2017Expired
Partial change in use and occupancy classification. level iii interior alterations, ada restrooms, and exterior ada ramp as per approved plans. separate permit required for any mep work.
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
Brownfield site
1,050 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
3,800 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
400 ft
South, George W., Memorial Protestant Episcopal Church of the Advocate. 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
1,100 ft
Duckrey Tanner Sch (1,100 ft), HS of Engineering & Science (1,200 ft), TECH Freire CS (1,950 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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