2201 Emerald Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2201 Emerald Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 5 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 2201 Emerald 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Electrical permit Jun 2024Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- General permit minor Jun 2024Expired
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 Mar 2022Completed
Installation of new 1 1/2" backflow.
- Commercial building permit Jan 2022Completed
For interior alterations to existing space including new interior partitions and interior finishes, to create a coffee shop, as per approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2022Completed
Alterations: interior plumbing. all proposed work to be done in accordance with philadelphia plumbing code 2018.
- Electrical permit Jan 2022Completed
Add lighting fixtures, outlets and disconnects for commercial space occupancy as per 2017 nec.
- Commercial building permit Nov 2021Cancelled
Level-1 alteration: - for alterations to an existing prepared food space on the first floor of an existing cmx-2 property as per attached standard. no framing, layout changes, or work to fire rated assemblies approved on this permit. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work any modifications 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. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing. installing food safe 1 inch thick fire retardant fiber reinforced plaster (frp) wall board throughout the kitchen. each wall up to 8 feet in height in a 14 ft. by 16 ft. room. installing an l shaped wooden service counter in the caf? space. one side measures 17 ft. x 2 ft. 1 in. and the other side measures 7 ft. 7 in x 2ft 6 in. the height of the counter is ada compliant 34" at the register and 42" at the work area. the employee work area behind this counter will be 45 sq. ft. in size.
- Electrical permit Oct 2021Completed
Install low voltage fire alarm system complete with smoke detectors, pull stations, horn strobes, sounders, and control panel as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Electrical permit Oct 2021Completed
Rough-in permit for ep-2021-008467 install low voltage fire alarm system complete with smoke dectors, pull stations, horn strobes, sounders, and control panel. all work as per current 2017 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2021Completed
For the installation of appliances, registers, diffusers, and associated ductwork throughout a three (3) story multi-family dwelling. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 imc. appliances to be installed per manufacturer's specifications. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. if site conditions vary, contact design engineer prior to start of work. see cp-2020-004270 for associated building permit.
- Zoning permit Sep 2021Completed
Eating and drinking establishments - prepared food shop
- Electrical permit Jul 2021Completed
Install new 400 amp main system. install new wiring including outlets, switches, lights, and smoke alarms as per 2017 nec.
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
Superfund site
2.6 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Carter Donlevy Co, 135-141 W Norris St (1,150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
750 ft
Norris Square Civic Association and 30 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,500 ft
York Metal Finishing Co 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
1,300 ft
Kensington Health Sciences (1,300 ft), Hunter William H Sch (1,600 ft), Hackett Horatio B Sch (1,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.6 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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