2221 Palethorp Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2221 Palethorp Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 55 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 violations, 18 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 2221 Palethorp Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 18 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2026Expired
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 existing furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork
- Plumbing permit May 2023Completed
Supply and install new 3/4" copper from existing curb stop into property, penetrating through front foundation wall with new 3/4" ball valve and meter coupling connecting onto existing meter.
- Zoning permit Dec 2021Issued
For the erection of an attached structure including roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown on application/plan.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2021Completed
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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. hvac system being installed: install (1) one 92% eff 60,000 btu gas furnace exhausted via direct vent to the exterior (back) install ductwork, grilles, registers and diffusers, installing (1) one 2-ton coil & (1) one 2-ton 13 seer a/c condenser located on a pad at the rear of the building. (sfd) residential bldg. permit #rf-1032831
- Residential building permit Jun 2021Completed
*contractor has no employees per notarized letter* ez permit standards alterations - 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. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. work in the basement or cellar is not included on the ez alt permit. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing. construction of non-load bearing walls, drywall and insulation installation, new flooring, paint, trim, bathroom and kitchen renovation, installation of new box stairs, sistering of joists (details as per plan)
- Electrical permit Jun 2021Completed
Install 200a main service. install 40 circuit main breaker panel. install all wiring throughout single family dwelling. install cable tv wiring as per nec 2014
- Plumbing permit May 2021Completed
One family dwelling: exterior includes: new sewer, house drain, fresh air inlet, curb traps, back yard drain, combined domestic water & fire. interior: 1 kitchen, 1 laundry, 1 hwh, 2 hose bibs, 2 showers, 1 tub, 3 toilets, 4 vanity
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2021Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. (install one (1)- 90% eff. 60,000 btu gas furnaces exhausted via direct vent to the exterior (side) install ductwork, grilles, registers and diffusers, installing one 2-ton coil & one 2-ton 13 seer a/c condenser located on a pad at the rear of the building).
- Electrical permit Feb 2021Completed
Wiring throughout the building. installing lights , switches, receptacles smoke detectors and carbon monoxide , wiring tv cable in each room. installing 200 amp service as per 2014 nec
- Electrical permit Feb 2021Completed
200 amps electrical service. 60 lights, 25 switches, 50 outlets and 7 hard wired smoke detectors as per 2014 nec
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2021Completed
For installation of auto wet sprinkler system throughout per nfpa 13d with 1" fire service line to serve the new 3-story townhouse as per approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2021Completed
Interior plumbing, 5 wc,4 tubs,5 lavatories,1 kitchen, 1 laundry,1 water heater
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.7 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fire Site 350 351, 2426 N 2nd St (1,100 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
350 ft
Norris Square Civic Association and 30 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
650 ft
York Metal Finishing Co and 5 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
1,350 ft
Welsh John Sch (1,350 ft), Hunter William H Sch (1,550 ft), McKinley William Sch (1,550 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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