2218 Memphis Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2218 Memphis Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 5 not closed, and 18 violations, 4 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 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- General permit minor Oct 2026Issued
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 Jul 2026Completed
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing
- Residential building permit May 2025Completed
For alterations to a single family dwelling property as per attached standard. 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 includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and 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.
- Electrical permit Nov 2020Completed
Wiring of newly renovated home all circuits to be pulled in romex new hardwired smokes throughout service to be new 100amp kitchen circuits to be new wiring as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Nov 2020Completed
Install 5" curb trap, 4" fai, 4" house drain ppc 2018
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2020Expired
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 not allowed on this permit unless on approved building plans*
- Plumbing permit Oct 2020Expired
All new interior plumbing wc, tub/sh, lavs, ks, ls ppc 2018
- Residential building permit Jul 2020Expired
Full interior renovation to an existing two-story single-family dwelling. addition at rear of second floor, over existing one-story portion. walk-out roof deck at rear of second floor, over existing one-story portion.
- Zoning permit Jun 2020Issued
For the erection of a rear addition and roof deck to an existing attached structure. size and location as shown on application/plan.
- Commercial building permit Feb 2020Completed
Make safe permit- for demolition of rear one-story shed and partial demolition of rear wall and erection of the temporary shoring walls as per approved plans to resolve case #705470. separate permits required for the addtion and erection of building envolpe to enclose the structure. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #705470.
- Electrical permit Oct 2019Completed
200amp service complete and wire throughout switches, outlets, light fixtures & smoke detectors & tv/phone as per nec 2008 east district
- Plumbing permit Sep 2019Completed
Install 1"water service,house drain,house trap,fai,stack,area drain,waste and water lines to 3-tubs,3-toilets,3-lavs,1-washers,1-kitchen sinks and 1-water heaters-pa1#20192613035-"self-certification's are no longer permitted"-"all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004 - the installation does not include garbage disposal or dishwasher
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 (800 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,100 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
1,350 ft
V S Philadelphia Galvanizing Llc and 7 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
1,050 ft
Hackett Horatio B Sch (1,050 ft), Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS (1,650 ft), Penn Treaty Sch (2,050 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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