2139 Lombard Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2139 Lombard Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 32 permits, 1 not closed, and 12 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 2139 Lombard 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Alteration permit Oct 2017Completed
For compliance of case violation #574973 for the replacement of existing brownstone lintels with new reinforced pre-cast lintels or reinforced cmu lintels with brownstone restoration mortar, spot patching and grouting, along with the installation of starbolt anchors per plans prepared by engineer on record. **historical commission to review pointing & patching samples for final approval. phc staff to review shop dwgs if any wood replacement is necessary.** <a covered walkway or sidewalk cloure shall be req'd within 10-ft of bldg facade in accordance with section b-3306 of the ibc. separate bldg and/or streets dept permit req'd.> (a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #574973.)
- Administrative permit Apr 2017Completed
Amend permit #635779 to correct address from 2149 to 2145 lombard as per plan.
- Administrative permit Feb 2017Completed
Amend permit #602964 includes layout changes to units. revised foundation wall elevations to reflect existing conditions. window size and location adjustments due to new window manufacter. new metal panel speciified and cast stone details added to set of drawings. building and wall sections updated to reflect as build conditions for floor and roof levels. roof deck kitchen added to roof plans. roof support detal for plunge pool added. see a/p 740837 for plan. ** separate permit is required for m.e.p.s **
- Administrative permit Feb 2017Completed
Amend permit #602964 includes layout changes to units. revised foundation wall elevations to reflect existing conditions. window size and location adjustments due to new window manufacter. new metal panel speciified and cast stone details added to set of drawings. building and wall sections updated to reflect as build conditions for floor and roof levels. roof deck kitchen added to roof plans. roof support detal for plunge pool added as per plan. ** separate permit is required for m.e.p.s **
- Alteration permit Feb 2017Completed
Stabilizing and repointing exterior house also proposal attached for details.
- Zoning permit Nov 2016Completed
For the increase in height of a previously approved structure (see a/p no 589408, cal no 22993) by 4.23 ft. the structure is attached and proposes a roof deck above the first floor rear and a roof deck above the third floor level (accessed by a pilot house), for use as single family household living with two (2) accessory, structured parking spaces.
- Zoning permit Nov 2016Completed
For the increase in height of a previously approved structure (see a/p no 589407, cal no 22993) by 4.27 ft. the structure is attached and proposes a roof deck above the first floor rear and a roof deck above the third floor level (accessed by a pilot house), for use as single family household living with two (2) accessory, structured parking spaces. see a/p no 727942 for plans.
- Electrical permit Jun 2016Completed
Install new 200 amp service and new wiring throughout with hard wired smokes and carbon monoxide fetectors new switches and receptacles as per 2008 nec (south district)
- Electrical permit Jun 2016Completed
Install new 200 amp service and new wiring throughout with hard wired smokes and carbon monoxide fetectors new switches and receptacles as per 2008 nec (south district)
- Mechanical permit May 2016Completed
Install (2) hvac systems with ductwork. (sfd)
- Mechanical permit May 2016Completed
Install (2) hvac systems with ductwork. (sfd)
- Plumbing permit May 2016Completed
Install 5" curb trap, lateral & 3/4" water service pa1# 2016-1240499 -"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"
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
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 2400 South St, 2400 South St (950 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,000 ft
Grays Ferry Avenue Catherine Street and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,450 ft
National Publishing Co and 6 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Amalgamated Center. 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
1,750 ft
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (1,750 ft), Greenfield Albert M Sch (2,150 ft), Freire CS (2,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.1 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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