2219 Cedar Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2219 Cedar Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 40 permits, 5 not closed, and 23 violations, 12 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 2219 Cedar 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. 12 open violations.
- Residential building permit Aug 2026Completed
For installation of six (6) starbolts and helical stitch ties to an existing two-story attached structure as per approved plan.
- Electrical permit Sep 2025Completed
Circuit x13 outlets x21 lighting x13 switch x16 exhaust fan wiring extension smoke/ co detector 100amp 30ckt service pkg fisihing only
- Electrical permit Sep 2025Completed
New 200 amp service complete total wire of sfe as per nec 2017
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2025Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2024-013189
- Plumbing permit May 2025Completed
Curb trap and fai
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2024-013189
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2024-013189
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2024-013189
- Fire suppression permit Apr 2025Completed
For the installation of an automatic fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout two-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.
- Residential building permit Mar 2025Completed
Helical peirs and no foundation excavation proposed under 5 foot in depth. erection of an attached structure for use as single-family household living. sheeting and shoring as prescribed in geo tech report. separate permits required for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and sprinkler (13d) work. (no underpinning on this permit). energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc. prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party.
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Completed
New construction of a single-family dwelling as per approved plan.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet, main drain.
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
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Jacob Holtz Co, 2424 E York St (650 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,000 ft
Whipped Bake Shop and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
High-voltage line
750 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
1,500 ft
Hackett Horatio B Sch (1,500 ft), Penn Treaty Sch (1,550 ft), Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS (1,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.4 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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