2149 North 28th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2149 North 28th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 30 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 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 2149 North 28th 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Mar 2025Completed
Replacing a 100amp panel complete. installing (3) 15/20amp circuits to 2nd floor bathroom for heater ,lighting,exhaust fan & gfci receptacle (all fished & surface mount wiring) installing battery smoke det.
- Residential building permit Mar 2025Completed
For alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2025-002178
- General permit minor Jan 2025Expired
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.
- Residential building permit Dec 2023Completed
Make safe permit - for structural repairs to replace damaged joist (less than 10% of existing joist) and rebuild rear portion as per plans. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed violation. 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.
- Electrical permit May 2023Expired
Installation of 100 amp service, rough in, outlets, lights, switches, finish and devicing per nec 2017
- Plumbing permit Feb 2023Completed
Created from demolition permit dp-2023-000141. sealing of lateral
- Demolition permit Feb 2023Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2022-108772. for the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. *add'l specs: replace front sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 2138 n. marston st. install erosion control mat with topsoil and seed.
- Residential building permit Nov 2022Completed
**make safe permit** for replacement rear and side wall and floor/roof joists to comply with violation case #cf-2022-108786. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and shown on approved plans. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on the violations. 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.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2022Completed
Replace section of main drain in basement
- Demolition permit Apr 2022Completed
For the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. *add'l specs: 1 stucco c/w 2151 n 28th st. include erosion control with seed on lot. 25" of chain link fence on side c/w 2155 n 28th st
- Plumbing permit Feb 2020Completed
Replace water service pa20200573802 "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"
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
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fleet Site 015, 2601 W Glenwood Ave (1,150 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,750 ft
2410 28 W Sedgley Ave and 6 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
5,000 ft
Halpern Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
650 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
Wright Richard R Sch (650 ft), Dick William Sch (1,550 ft), Strawberry Mansion HS (1,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.7 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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