2218 Wallace Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2218 Wallace Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 13 not closed, and 7 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 Wallace Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2026Issued
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. no work to front or visible side facade as part of this permit(as per phc conditions). install all new hvac, 1x new ducted heat pumps and 1x new ducted gas system (2x total) installing 8x vents and register covers to each of the 2 systems (16x total). install new ductwork. 1x – 2-ton heat pump unit – 24k (ac condenser to be installed in the backyard) 1x ac condenser unit to be installed in the backyard. (1) 2-ton condenser (1) 60,000 btu heater
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
Residential service equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps with an increase in service size from 100 amp to 200 amp as per residential service equipment ez standard wire throughout a single-family dwelling: switches, lights, receptacles, and smoke/co detectors as per the nec.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Issued
- approved plumbing work associated with an (addition or alteration) per ez permit standard for plumbing.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Completed
Approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing replace rainleader cesspool
- Residential building permit Aug 2026Issued
- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. ***no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.*** separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work no exterior work permitted as part of this permit. no work to exterior windows and/or doors as part of this permit. no work to front facade as part of this permit.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Completed
Replace curb trap fai and main drain replace 3/4" water distribution
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
Install (5) lavatories, (5) water closets, (4) tub/shower, laundry sink, kitchen sink, hot water heater, hose bib.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
Installation of plumbing fixtures with piping for a single family home with 2.5 ba. 3lav, 3wc, 2 sh/bt, 1 kit, 1 was, 1 hwh
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2024Completed
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 the submission of construction and site plans. work accepted by the (phc) philadelphia historic commission is listed below: condenser in rear yard. no work, including conduit, on front facade. replacing existing ac system with new 2 zone system. 15k btu mini split ac downstairs 3 ton high velocity ac upstairs
- Electrical permit Dec 2024Completed
Removal of old wiring throughout.installation of new wiring throughout the whole house, installation of new outlets ,switches and light fixtures throughout .installation of smoke detectors interlinked throughout the whole house.installation of new 200 amp service, new 200 amp service panel 40 spaces .installation of new ground system all per nec 2017.
- Residential building permit Nov 2024Completed
Interior renovations to an existing single family attached structure, details as shown on the plans.
- Commercial building permit Apr 2024Completed
For the level ii alterations to an existing attached building for the use of r2 occupancy (three dwelling units). alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings throughout. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. amendment approved as of 05/30/2024: to upgrade the fire rating of the dwelling units separation to 2 hours.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40195, 2300 Fairmount Ave # 16 (250 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,000 ft
835 87 N 19th Street 1825 Wylie Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,650 ft
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Bergdoll Mansion and 1 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
1,200 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
Bache-Martin Sch (1,200 ft), Waring Laura W Sch (2,200 ft), Masterman Julia R Sec Sch (2,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.4 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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