2218 Emerald Street, Philadelphia
technical data · neighborhood and transit
Quick answers
- Does 2218 Emerald Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 32 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 10 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 2218 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 10 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Completed
Repair/replace 1" wdp
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Completed
Install 3 new electric hot water heater 50 gallon dhwh, insta new kitchen unit 1.
- Electrical permit Dec 2022Completed
Install receptacles & lines for second floor kitchen. install line for hot water heater as per 2017 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2022Completed
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. replace/install 3 new heat pump units, utilize existing ductwork. (2fd) combo with permit # rp-2022-001148.
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2022Completed
For the installation of a nfpa 13r system for a two-family dwelling serviced by a two (2) inch fire service line with a 2-inch wilkins 950xlt2bfss backflow preventer and automatic fire suppression system. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. fire suppression system to be installed in accordance with nfpa 13r standard
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2022Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2021-015701
- Electrical permit Jul 2022Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2021-015701
- Plumbing permit Jun 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2021-015701
- Plumbing permit Jun 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2021-015701
- Plumbing permit Jun 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2021-015701
- Residential building permit Jun 2022Completed
Interior renovation of existing (2) residential units in an existing three story row house. including: removal & replacement of existing interior finishes, (2) new basement utility rooms, (2) new openings in 3rd floor non-load bearing partitions, replace kitchen and bathroom cabinetry and finishes. existing space configuration to remain. existing stairs, railings, corridors, etc. to remain. existing fixture count to remain. no demo of load bearing partitions. ***confirm exiting layout and life safty(emergency egress and fire ratings) in intial co permit-ap# 293025.****no excavation of basement. only repair of exiting column. no digging below exiting foundation-revised permit needed if digging proposed with special inspections/
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2022Completed
Install new fire suppression system and two - 1" combined services in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout the entire building. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
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
2.5 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 (1,400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
850 ft
Norris Square Civic Association and 27 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,450 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
1,100 ft
Kensington Health Sciences (1,100 ft), Hunter William H Sch (1,400 ft), Sankofa Freedom Academy CS (1,500 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
Have you lived here? Share your experience.
Leave a reviewThe Address Story
Every address has a context. Read its story.
How much it costs to live here
Price, rent, mortgage, and the city's economic context, all in one place.
The money at this address
Renting, buying, and investing, on the same numbers. Enter the listing price to see all calculations.
Enter a rent and the yield calculation fills in on its own.
Loan calculator for this address
Enter the listing price. The calculation uses only your numbers.
Rough estimate, with a fixed rate. The bank's offer may include fees and insurance.
More on Emerald Street
All addressesViewing recommendations
What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
Neighborhood recommendations are derived from public OpenStreetMap data and may be incomplete. Checking in person is still what matters most.
The year built, height regime, structure, and elevator for this address are being indexed right now, city by city. Save the page and check back: it fills in over time. If you live here, you can fill it in yourself in a minute by leaving a review.