2144 Webster Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2144 Webster Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 9 not closed, and 52 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 2144 Webster 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Completed
Replace house trap and fresh air inlet.
- General permit minor Sep 2023Expired
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 Sep 2023Completed
Install plumbing for a full renovation and 4th floor addition. 3 full baths, 1 half bath, new water heater, washer/dryer, kitchen sink/dishwasher/fridge, 2 hose bibs on roof decks **16 fixtures**
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2023Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system throughout a four (4) story single-family dwelling to include a two (2) inch fire service line and a two (2) inch backflow preventer. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with nfpa 13r by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. if site conditions vary, contact design engineer prior to start of work. see rp-2023-004284 for associated building permit.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2023Completed
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. 2 hvac systems, 40k gas furnace 92% with 2.5 ton ac for basement, first and second floor and another 40k gas furnace 92% with 2.5 ton ac for third and fourth floor, ductwork, 25 registers.
- Electrical permit Jul 2023Completed
Install 200a service cable with meter socket, 200a panel and grounding. wire throughout a single family dwelling with receptacles, switches, light fixtures, c/o and smoke detectors as per nec 2017 code.
- Residential building permit Jun 2023Completed
For a fourth floor addition with front roof deck at 3rd floor level and interior renovation of existing structure, details as shown on plan. no underpinning of foundation and no lowering of basement floor included.
- Zoning permit Jun 2023Completed
Erection of a fourth story addition with roof deck and erection of fence, size and location as shown on plan.
- General permit minor Apr 2023Expired
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations; including underpinning, excavation and removed of foundation slab. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closures.
- Electrical permit Feb 2023Completed
Install 10 switches, 15 receptacles, 22 fixtures. install 4 hardwired smoke detectors. provide and install line for a/c with disconnect outdoor as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Aug 2022Completed
1 water closet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower, 1 kitchen sink and 1 laundry box.
- 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. (new ductwork and hvac equipment to service new addition @ 3rd & 4th floor as per approved plans. 10 supply register, 6 return register, 1 gas furnace, 1 a/c condenser in rear yard).
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
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 2400 South St, 2400 South St (1,400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,000 ft
Jane D Kent Nursery School and 8 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,000 ft
Lerro Products Inc and 6 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
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (800 ft), Stanton Edwin M Sch (2,350 ft), Independence CS (3,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.8 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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