2209 Memphis Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2209 Memphis Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 47 permits, 6 not closed, and 43 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 2209 Memphis Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Zoning permit Jan 2025Issued
For the erection of a deck in an existing single-family dwelling. size and location as shown on the plan. ** fence not part of the application **
- Electrical permit Jun 2024Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2023-004078
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2024Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2023-004078
- Fire suppression permit Apr 2024Completed
The installation of a one (1) inch combined service line for a fire & domestic supply line and fire service line with remote toilet connection per plans. multipurpose residential fire sprinkler system designed in accordance with nfpa 13d. all work shall be accordance with approved plans, hydraulic calculations, and approved building permit. separate permits required for all plumbing work.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
Install building drain, curb trap and fai according to the 2018 ppc.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
Install one inch water service according to the 2018 ppc.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
Install 1 hose bibb, 1 hot water heater, 1 kitchen sink, 3 lavatories, 3 shower/tubs and 3 water closets according to the 2018 ppc.
- Residential building permit Oct 2023Completed
**amendment approved on 6/13/2024: to amendment previously approved building permit # rp-2023-004078, to add partial demolition of brick wall and adjusted framing plan; adding new walls in front part of basement; changed 2nd floor plan to add full bathroom; erection of steel straps and star bolts and the remaining permit same as previously approved. size and location as shown on the plans** for new construction (to rebuilt) of a three (3) story wood-frame attached structure. for use as a single-family dwelling throughout. building shall be fully sprinklered, separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression systems.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Completed
Repair/replace md, ct & fai. supply and install new 5x4 cast iron curb trap w/ new 4" fai and pr vent box. continue into the property with new 4", converting to pvc once inside, connecting onto the existing piping.
- Zoning permit Oct 2023Completed
New construction - rebuilt 2 story addition, third floor addition and new deck, size and location as shown on plan.
- Zoning permit Dec 2022Expired
For the erection of additions at the rear of second and third floor levels including a roof deck at third floor level. size and location as shown in application/plan
- Residential building permit Aug 2022Expired
Renovations of an existing 3 story single family dwelling, extension of the existing second floor and third floor. construction of roof deck. details as per plan. permit amended on 10/21/22: update plans - 2st1 and 3st1. adding steel beam to help support opening in brick wall on first floor. adding steel angles to help support opening in brick wall on second floor. please see pg. 6 highlighted in blue.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.3 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Jacob Holtz Co, 2424 E York St (850 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,150 ft
2200 E Trenton St and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,400 ft
V S Philadelphia Galvanizing Llc and 6 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,050 ft
138 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
1,200 ft
Hackett Horatio B Sch (1,200 ft), Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS (1,600 ft), Penn Treaty Sch (1,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.5 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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