2137 North 8th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2137 North 8th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 6 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 2137 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2025Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. **all work to be done per approved plans. **if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. **separate permits required for all other work.**
- Electrical permit Nov 2025Completed
Install 400 amp main service equipment and sub feeders, landlord panel, and wiring throughout. install lighting, receptacles, switches, smoke alarm exit/emergency lighting, and grounding as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm system as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2025Completed
For the installation of a 2-inch fire service line for an automatic fire suppression sprinkler system with a 2 inch wilkins 950xlt2 backflow prevention assembly in accordance with nfpa 13r. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
Installing 1 1/2" water service, 5" curb trap, 4" main drain, 4" fresh air inlet installing 21 fixtures 3 hwh 3 ks 3 washers 4 toilets 4 lavs 4 shower/tubs
- Commercial building permit Sep 2025Completed
New construction of a three (3) stoy building with basement, private roof deck and pilot house for use as a three (3) family dwelling as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered. *2018 ibc review* **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work**
- Zoning permit May 2025Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with a cellar and an accessory roof deck (for residential use only) with roof access structure. size and location as shown in the application / plans.
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2024Completed
For the installation of a one-inch combined fire/domestic water service and fire sprinkler system in accordance with approved plans, hydraulic calculations and nfpa 13d.
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2024Completed
For the installation of an automatic fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout three story building to include 1-inch combined water service line as per approved plans. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2024-004559
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2024-004558
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2024-004559
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2024-004558
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 (500 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
450 ft
8th Diamond St Playground and 14 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,050 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
800 ft
The U School: Innovative Lab (800 ft), McKinley William Sch (1,600 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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