2202 West Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2202 West Lehigh Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 16 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 violations, 19 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 2202 West Lehigh Avenue 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 19 open violations.
- Zoning permit Sep 2025Issued
Assembly and entertainment - event assembly activity; residential - household living - multi-family
- Administrative permit Feb 2024Completed
For a lawful occupancy sign for outdoor assembly space as per plans. see permit cp-2020-002757 for certificate of occupancy.
- Zoning permit Jul 2023Issued
Assembly and entertainment - nightclubs and private clubs
- Fire suppression permit May 2021Completed
For the installation of a 2-inch fire service line for an automatic fire suppression sprinkler system with a backflow prevention assembly in accordance with nfpa 13r & 13. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.
- General permit Mar 2021Completed
For the installation of one (1) accessory, statically-illuminated flat-wall sign. size and location per approved plan.
- Zoning permit Jan 2021Completed
For the erection of one (1) accessory, statically illuminated wall sign, size and location as shown on plan/application.
- Electrical permit Nov 2020Completed
Install 800 amp service with 125 amp panels in each apt unit install outlets, switches, lights, gfci receptacles, smoke/co in each unit as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm system as per 2016 nfpa 72. building permit number:cp-2020-002757
- Plumbing permit Nov 2020Completed
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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2020Completed
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. *rooftop units permitted if included in approved building plans*
- Commercial building permit Sep 2020Completed
For level iii alterations and change in occupancy in an existing structure. building to be fully sprinklers with nfpa 13 and 13r. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression.
- Zoning permit Jul 2020Completed
Public, civic, and institutional - libraries and cultural exhibits; residential - household living - multi-family
- Zoning permit Mar 2020Completed
For the relocation of lot lines to create one (1) lot from two (2) deeded lots (2202 and 2204 w lehigh avenue). size and location as shown on plans/application.
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Streets Site 184, 2121-33 W York St (1,600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,700 ft
1844 West Sedgley and 12 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,050 ft
Henshell Corp and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
250 ft
Dobbins, Murrell, Vocational School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
1,000 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
300 ft
Dobbins Area Vocational-Technical High School (300 ft), Peirce Thomas M Sch (1,150 ft), KIPP Philadelphia CS (3,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.3 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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