2240 West Sergeant Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2240 West Sergeant Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 2 not closed, and 54 violations, 1 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 2240 West Sergeant Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
Replace house trap and fresh air inlet.
- General permit minor Feb 2024Expired
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.
- Electrical permit Jan 2024Completed
Replace 100 amp service replace 3 outlets and 8 switches redistribute 3 overloaded circuits in basement install 4 dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) for frig, dining room and second floor install 2 lights in basement as per nec 2017
- Plumbing permit May 2023Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet and main drain
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Plumbing permit Jul 2022Completed
Replace one area drain
- General permit minor Dec 2020Completed
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.
- Alteration permit Mar 2019Completed
Make safe permit- for legalization of work prescribed by the engineer, including star bolts and masonary repairs to the front wall, to resolve case 499558. 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 499558.
- Mechanical permit Jan 2018Completed
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.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2014Completed
Water service pa20142950908 (sfd)"self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Jul 2013Completed
Replace water heater
- Electrical permit Mar 2012Completed
Install new 200amp service and install 70 2/4 lights with 20 receptacles as per 2008 nec (north district) fire alarm as per nfpa 72 (church)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Streets Site 184, 2121-33 W York St (1,000 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,000 ft
2346 54 W Sedgley Ave and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,800 ft
Henshell Corp and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
650 ft
230 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
850 ft
Dobbins Area Vocational-Technical High School (850 ft), Peirce Thomas M Sch (1,850 ft), Wright Richard R Sch (2,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.2 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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