2139 South 20th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2139 South 20th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 35 permits, 11 not closed, and 46 violations.
- 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 South 20th 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
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- General permit minor Oct 2025Expired
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. streets department permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. sheathing must comply with standard and not exceed allowable amount or need a new permit with plans.
- General permit minor Sep 2024Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Electrical permit Apr 2024Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- General permit minor Apr 2024Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Completed
To install the fixtures and pipes: 1 water closet, 1 lavatory and 1 shower/tub.
- Electrical permit Jan 2024Issued
Partially rewire outlets and switches
- Residential building permit Jan 2024Issued
Relocate the bathroom. repair and paint the ceiling and walls according to the 2018 irc. (separate permit is require for the plumbing and electrical)
- Plumbing permit Nov 2022Expired
Under floor plumbing (1) lav (1) toilet (1) tub
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2022Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (replace existing 2,5 ton ac unit with furnace 60000btu and 2,5 ton coil ,no more than 1000 cfm.all duct work stayed).
- Plumbing permit May 2022Completed
Install 2 wc, 2 lavs, 1 tub,1 hot water heater, 1 laundry & 1 kit sink as per ppc 2018
- Residential building permit Mar 2022Completed
For the construction /alterations throughout an existing attached structure. for a single- family household living. as per plans. *************************no underpinning on this application. separate permits are required for plumbing, mech. or electrical work. **************************
- Electrical permit Mar 2022Completed
*for the replacement of all damage wiring on all floors. *will replace all light fixtures. *will replace all switches, receptacles and covers fishing all work only
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.6 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0004 7209, 18th & Passyunk Ave (850 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,650 ft
1621 Mckean Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,150 ft
Philadelphia Ship Repair Llc and 2 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
650 ft
Girard Stephen Sch (650 ft), Gamp (1,450 ft), Universal Vare CS (1,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
4.9 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Homes this close can sit inside the 65 dB DNL noise contour. Visit at peak hours and check the airport's noise map.
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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