2160 North 8th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2160 North 8th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 26 permits, all closed, and 60 violations, 2 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 2160 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
Every permit on file is closed out. 2 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2022Completed
Installing two 1" water services, 5" curb trap, 4" main drain, 4" fresh air inlet
- Electrical permit Jun 2022Completed
Install 200 amp service to the property, 2 panels 100 amp each. install 30 switches, 45 fixtures, 55 receptacles. install 12 hardwired smoke detectors. install 2 lines for the a/c with disconnects outdoor as per 2014 nec
- Electrical permit Jun 2022Completed
Install 200 amp service to the property, 2 panels 100 amp each. install 30 switches, 45 fixtures, 55 receptacles. install 12 hardwired smoke detectors. install 2 a/c lines with disconnects outdoor as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit May 2022Completed
Installing two 1" water services, 5" curb trap & 4" fresh air inlet
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 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. new duct work installation, (20) diffusers/registers. each unit with 60,000 btu furnace. ac and coil 3 ton 13 seer. outdoor unit will be installed in the backyard
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 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. new duct work installation, (20) diffusers/registers. each unit with 60,000 btu furnace. ac and coil 3 ton 13 seer. outdoor units will be installed in the backyard.
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2022Completed
For the installation of two 1-inch domestic/fire water service lines and two wet fire sprinkler systems in accordance with approved plans, hydraulic calculations and nfpa 13d.
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2022Completed
Install two (2) new fire suppression systems (one for each dwelling unit) to include a 1" combined service for each system (two total combined 1" services) in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout the building. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2022Completed
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 Jan 2022Completed
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 Oct 2020Completed
For the construction of an attached structure with cellar and roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure. for use as two-family household living. as per plans. ************no underpinning on this application.***********************
- Residential building permit Aug 2020Completed
New (3) three story building for the use of (2) two family dwellings with cellar, pilot house, and roof deck. seperate permits required m,e,p and fire suppression(13d).
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
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Pgw Ninth & Diamond Transp Dept, 900-940 W Diamond St (600 ft), open. 4 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
700 ft
8th Diamond St Playground and 6 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
1,000 ft
The U School: Innovative Lab (1,000 ft), Hartranft John F Sch (1,650 ft), McKinley William Sch (1,750 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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