2148 Palethorp Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2148 Palethorp Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 28 permits, 16 not closed, and 37 violations, 7 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 2148 Palethorp Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
16 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2026Issued
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. 3 ton air handler with 10kw backup heat, 2.5 ton heat pump, ductwork, and 12 diffusers
- Electrical permit Aug 2026Issued
Residential service equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps with no increase in service size as per residential service equipment ez standard full house rewire.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2026Issued
Approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing
- Residential building permit Aug 2026Issued
For interior alterations to an existing single-family structure as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work*
- Zoning permit Jan 2024Issued
For the creation of one (1) off street non-accessory surface parking space and to legalize the existing fences on the front and side of an existing vacant lot. size and location as shown on the application / plan.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2023Expired
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. replace gas furnace
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Residential building permit Sep 2022Expired
For the removal and replacement of all windows and exterior doors, replacement of all exterior opening lintels, brick repair and stucco per plans.
- Plumbing permit May 2022Expired
Two full bathrooms and kitchen sink , garbage disposal and water heater as per ppc 2018
- Electrical permit Mar 2022Completed
Install a full 200amp service with a 42 circuit 200amp main breaker panel and grounding system, along with a full rewire and hardwire smoke detector/co2 system thru out property as per 2014 nec
- Residential building permit Sep 2021Expired
This application is for the interior renovation of an existing single-family home. no work in the basement. no structural work. repair/replace drywall throughout. non-structural demo of second-floor bathroom and kitchen. as per interior ez standard-owner occupied
- Residential building permit May 2021Completed
**make safe permit** for repairs to include replacement floor, exterior walls, and roof framing at the rear to comply with violation case cf-2020-085376. not to exceed scope of work shown on approved plans. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case cf-2020-085376. 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. make safe permit only.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.8 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Carter Donlevy Co, 135-141 W Norris St (1,000 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
400 ft
Norris Square Civic Association and 34 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,100 ft
York Metal Finishing Co and 5 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
1,350 ft
McKinley William Sch (1,350 ft), Welsh John Sch (1,600 ft), Hunter William H Sch (2,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.4 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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