2135 Race Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Is 2135 Race Street in a flood zone?
- No. FEMA maps it in Zone X, outside the high-risk flood area. Flood insurance is optional.
- Does 2135 Race Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 2 not closed, and 1 violation.
- 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 2135 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Apr 2026Completed
Upgrade meter socket to 300 amp and supply and install a new 100 amp panel all work per plans.
- Electrical permit Dec 2025Completed
Installation of a 4.68 kw solar system, consisting of (8) seg solar inc seg-585-bta-bg modules, (3) tesla powerwall 3 batteries as per 2017 nec. gp-2025-010204 parent permit. gp-2025-010204
- General permit Nov 2025Completed
For a solar panel installation to an existing **separate permit required for any electric work**
- Plumbing permit Sep 2025Completed
New waste and water piping for three water closets, four lavatories, three showers, one tub, one kitchen sink, one bar sink replace fixtures, one water closet one lavatory and one laundry sink installation of fixtures
- Electrical permit Aug 2025Completed
Amend 12-10-2025 removed service from contract and re-applied a separate application with plans. ep-2025-010714 supply and install whole house surge protection in garage wire new 50 amp circuit for cooktop wire new 30 amp circuit for oven wire new 15 amp circuits for hood, refrigerator, and uc refrigerator wire new 20 amp circuits for new fireplace inserts, steam oven, dishwasher, toe kick heaters, and new bathroom wire and install car charger on back wall of garage install conduit from garage to roof for future solar panels wire and install 25 general purpose new location outlets wire and install 7 new location appliance outlets wire and install 3 new location island outlets wire and install 12 new location counter outlets replace all existing devices with new lutron devices and screwless plates wire and install 40 switch locations wire and install 25 dimmer locations wire and install 5 jam switch locations supply and install 89 juno 4" led recessed lights wire and install 6 new location wall sconces wire and install 6 ceiling mount fixtures install new decorative fixture in living room install 3 replacement fixtures at existing locations wire and install 2 ceiling fans supply and install 5 panasonic exhaust fans (venting by others) wire and terminate 18 cat6 runs supply and install led tape for new handrail supply and install 18' of led uc light wire and install 11 new location brk hard-wired smoke or smoke/co detectors
- Residential building permit May 2025Completed
For interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work.
- Zoning permit Apr 2025Issued
For the reduction in gross floor area on the first floor level. size and location as shown in the application / plans.
- Electrical permit Dec 2020Completed
Install 2-pole/60a breaker in existing 200a main panel in garage and 60a/240v dedicated circuit for car charger as per 2014 nec
- Mechanical permit Aug 2018Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Electrical permit Jun 2018Completed
Demo of old electric and relocate as needed,re-wire throughout: new devices, lighting, fixtures, recessed, track and undercabinet lighting, new switches, usb outlets and gfi outlets.. in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Alteration permit May 2018Completed
Perform structural repairs as drawn by engineer. remove existing elevator shaft(wood framing, structural repairs, indicated on engineers drawings.)pa h.i.c. lic #pa106136)
- Alteration permit Feb 2018Completed
Interior alterations to include replace existing interior finishes and replacing doors and windows in existing openings. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. (sfd)
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Police Site 014, 2001 Pennsylvania Ave (1,500 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
3,100 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
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Board of Education Building. 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
1,350 ft
Russell Byers CS (1,350 ft), Freire CS (2,050 ft), Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS (2,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.9 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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