2215 Emerald Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2215 Emerald Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 15 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 2215 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
15 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2026Issued
For the installation of an automatic fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout three story building to include 1-inch combined water service line as per approved plans. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work.
- Electrical permit Sep 2026Issued
Electrical permit for combo rp-2026-000908
- Plumbing permit May 2026Issued
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2026-000908
- Plumbing permit May 2026Issued
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2026-000908
- Plumbing permit May 2026Issued
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2026-000908
- Residential building permit Mar 2026Issued
For the construction of an attached structure with cellar and roof deck accessed by roof deck access structure. for use as a single-family household living. as per approved plans. ***********************separate electrical, and plumbing permits required. ****************************************
- Zoning permit Feb 2026Issued
For new construction of an attached building with cellar, roof deck and roof-deck access structure.
- 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.
- Zoning permit Feb 2024Issued
Limited lodging
- General permit minor Aug 2023Completed
Ez exterior wall coverings- (ez wall covering replacement: stucco.) for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Electrical permit Mar 2023Completed
Install a new fire alarm system throughout. all work in accordance with 2016 nfpa-72.
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 (1,250 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
800 ft
Norris Square Civic Association and 29 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,550 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
1,200 ft
Kensington Health Sciences (1,200 ft), Hunter William H Sch (1,550 ft), Kensington HS (1,600 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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