2139 Oakford Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2139 Oakford Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 violations, 5 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 Oakford Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Residential building permit Dec 2024Completed
Make safe permit to resolve case #cf-2023-100951 to repair builged front exterior wall as per engineer’s report and approved plans. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2023-100951.
- Residential building permit Jun 2023Completed
Make safe permit- to make safe as per submitted plans and as per engineer's report to replace front wall to resolve case #cf-2023-030748. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2023-030748. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion."
- Zoning permit Jul 2022Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Dec 2019Completed
Replace section of house drain, curb trap & fai pa20193570384 "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 May 2019Completed
Replace curb trap & fai pa20191410905 "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"
- Administrative permit May 2019Completed
Amend buiilding permit #953162 to the construction of a third story addition and roof deck accessed by a pilot house; (nte 38') on an existing two (2) story single family dwelling. size and location as shown on plans
- Zoning permit May 2019Completed
For the erection of a third story addition and roof deck accessed by a pilot house; (nte 38') on an existing two (2) story single family dwelling. size and location as shown on plans
- Mechanical permit May 2019Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances-install a 92% eff 80,000 btu furnace, 2 1/2 ton coils. with a 2 1/2 ton ac. for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Plumbing permit May 2019Completed
Replace curb trap & fai pa20191224053 "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 2019Expired
Three full bathroom, 1-kitchen, 1-laundry, 2-hose bids, 1-hot water heater, stack and inside house drain & roof drain/rainleader the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Apr 2019Completed
Install new 200 amp service, outlets, switches, lights, hard wired smoke detectors, per 2014 nec
- Zoning permit Mar 2019Completed
For the erection of two story addition above the existing second floor with eight feet (8 ft) front setback above 2nd floor as part of an attached structure (max height nte 38 ft) and erection of accessory roof deck above third floor (for residential use only) roof deck access from fourth floor . size and location as shown in the application. uses -for continues use as household living single family dwelling.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
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: Donatucci Kitchens, 19th & Washington Ave (1,600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
500 ft
Point Breeze Habitat For Humanity 2238 Latona Street and 9 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,650 ft
Sea Gull Lighting Products Inc 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
Landreth, David, School. 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
2,050 ft
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (2,050 ft), McDaniel Delaplaine Sch (2,750 ft), Childs George W Sch (2,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.5 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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