218 North 50th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 218 North 50th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 2 not closed, and 33 violations, 4 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 218 North 50th 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. 4 open violations.
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Electrical permit Aug 2024Completed
200amp 30ckt service package x1 whole home surge protection x1 exterior main 200amp meter socket with disconnect x1 20amp afci/ gfci dual protection breakers x4 15amp afci/ gfci dual protection breakers x1 fish only per 2017 nec
- General permit minor Aug 2021Expired
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Alteration permit Sep 2019Completed
Replace upper main flat roof area. 1300 sf flat - gaf everguard tpo 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; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement).
- Alteration permit Nov 2015Completed
Interior renovations to single family dwelling,replacement of 4 windows and he back of the property and one window of the right side.ez permit stadard alterations- 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
- Plumbing permit Feb 2015Completed
Replace water service from main to meter. pa 2015 0528704 all excavations over 5 feet in deprh must be shored up. must be shored to osha standards
- Use permit Dec 2010Completed
Using sfd for childcare with accessory prepping and serving of food.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2010Completed
Curb trap main drain
- Electrical permit Nov 2009Completed
Rewire heater circuit, replace 7 switches/replace 10 receptacles, install 5 receptacles, install 7 smoke detectors, install 2 arc fault breakers, as per 2005 nec (west dist)
- Alteration permit Apr 2009Completed
Replacing roof in kind.new rafters per plan.
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
Superfund site
2.6 mi
Austin Avenue Radiation Site (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Brownfield site
2,200 ft
Enterprise Heights 4700 06 Market Street and 13 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,700 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
350 ft
Dunlap, Thomas, School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
1,400 ft
Parkway West (1,400 ft), Middle Years Alternative (1,400 ft), Rhoads James Sch (1,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.4 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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