2142 North 8th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2142 North 8th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 56 permits, 22 not closed, and 60 violations, 19 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 2142 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
22 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 19 open violations.
- Electrical permit May 2026Issued
Electrical permit for combo rp-2025-007236
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2026Issued
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2025-007236
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Amendment application incomplete
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2025-007236
- Fire suppression permit Dec 2025Issued
Installation of residential fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout a three (3) story structure with basement and pilot house. this is a multi-purpose system utilizing a combined one inch (1") domestic and fire service line with remote toilet connection per plans. separate permits required for all plumbing work.
- Residential building permit Sep 2025Issued
For the construction of an attached structure with cellar and roof deck accessed by a roof deck acces structure. for use as a single-family household living. as per approved plans. **************foundation and foundation wall was approved under permit rp-2022-001854. ********** ************separate permits required for plumbing and electrical work. *********
- Site / utility permit Sep 2025Issued
Site / utility permit for rp-2024-007857
- Zoning permit Aug 2025Issued
For the erection of an attached structure to include a roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown in plans.
- 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
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
550 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
3,100 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
900 ft
The U School: Innovative Lab (900 ft), McKinley William Sch (1,700 ft), Hartranft John F Sch (1,800 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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