2136 North 8th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2136 North 8th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 47 permits, 15 not closed, and 60 violations, 12 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 2136 North 8th 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
15 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 12 open violations.
- Site / utility permit Sep 2025Issued
Site / utility permit for rp-2024-007857
- Site / utility permit Aug 2025Expired
For partial demo of existing foundation side wall and for the construction of new side wall foundation. as per approved plans.
- Site / utility permit Aug 2025Expired
For the partial demolition of existing foundation wall along the side of the property and to erect new foundation wall per approved plans.
- Residential building permit Jul 2025Expired
New construction of an attached structure to include pilot house and roof deck for use as single-family household living. new construction over existing foundation. separate permits required for sprinkler (13d) work. energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc. prior to issuance of c/o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. to be completed by an approved party.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Issued
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2024-007857
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2025Issued
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2024-007857
- Electrical permit May 2025Issued
Electrical permit for combo rp-2024-007857
- Residential building permit May 2025Issued
Interior renovation of an existing three story attached structure to create a two family dwelling with new roof top deck addition to extg 2nd floor rear roof. was previusly approved on permit 1046507
- Residential building permit Nov 2024Expired
For new construction of a three (3) story wood-frame attached structure on reinforced concrete footings/foundations with a roof deck. for use as a single-family dwelling throughout. building shall be fully sprinklered (13d), separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems. *protection of right-of-way / pedestrians / adjacent properties required during all construction.*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.**foundations completed under permit rp-2022-001850.** amendment 4/8/25 to change exterior wall and ceiling rating per bbs variance under mi-2025-000698
- Residential building permit Sep 2022Expired
For new construction of a three (3) story wood-frame attached structure on reinforced concrete footings/foundations with a roof deck. for use as a single-family dwelling throughout. building shall be fully sprinklered (13d), separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems. *protection of right-of-way / pedestrians / adjacent properties required during all construction.*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.
- Residential building permit Aug 2022Expired
For the erection of a new, three (3) story attached structure (w/roof deck and pilot house enclosing access stairs only) to be used as group r-3 (sfd), as per plans; separate permits required for all mep/fsp work; building to be fully sprinklered as per nfpa 13d throughout; if field conditions vary, contact design engineer prior to the start of any work; covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 8.25 feet of the building facade in accordance with section 3306 in the 2018 ibc (separate building and/or streets department permit required prior to start of any work); blower door testing shall be performed in accordance with astm e 779 or astm e 1827 by an approved third party agency.
- Electrical permit Jun 2022Completed
Install 200 amp service to the property, 2 panels 100 amp each. install 30 switches, 45 fixtures, 55 receptacles. install 12 hardwired smoke detectors. install 2 a/c lines with disconnects outdoor as per 2014 nec
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Pgw Ninth & Diamond Transp Dept, 900-940 W Diamond St (450 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
500 ft
8th Diamond St Playground and 8 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,150 ft
York Metal Finishing Co and 3 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
850 ft
The U School: Innovative Lab (850 ft), McKinley William Sch (1,700 ft), Hartranft John F Sch (1,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.2 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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