2255 North 12th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2255 North 12th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 45 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 5 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 2255 North 12th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Electrical permit Jul 2026Completed
Install 400 amp service equipment and sub feeders for 3 apartments and landlord panel. wiring throughout, install lights, fixtures, outlets, switches, hard-wire smoke detectors, grounding system, emergency lighting, and exit sign per nec wire and trim out the entire fire alarm system all work per approved plans
- Electrical permit Jun 2026Completed
: install 400a main service equipment and sub feeders for apartments house panel panel.wiring throughout ,install light fixtures,outlets,switches,hard wire smoke alarms ,grounding system,emergency lighting and exit sign per nec 2017 install fire alarm system . all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72.
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2026Completed
For the installation of a 2-inch fire service line for an automatic fire suppression sprinkler system with a backflow prevention assembly in accordance with nfpa 13. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2026Completed
For the installation of a 2-inch fire service line for an automatic fire suppression sprinkler system with a backflow prevention assembly in accordance with nfpa 13r. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.
- Plumbing permit May 2026Completed
New construction of triplex. exterior installation of curb trap, fai, main drain, and 1" water distribution pipe. interior installation of drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for listed fixtures. venting to be designed and installed in accordance with section 919 philadelphia single stack vent system. all work to be installed in strict compliance with 2018 ppc and approved plans
- Plumbing permit May 2026Completed
Installing 1" water service, 5" curb trap 5" main drain, 4" fresh air inlet installing 24 fixtures 3 hwh 5 lavs 5toilets 3 ks 3 washer 4 shower/tubs
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2026Completed
Installation of an hvac system for a new construction three -family dwelling as per approved plans. *2018 imc review*
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2026Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Site / utility permit Jan 2026Completed
Site / utility permit for cp-2025-003783
- Site / utility permit Jan 2026Completed
Site / utility permit for cp-2025-004527
- Commercial building permit Nov 2025Completed
For new construction of a three-story wood-frame attached structure on reinforced concrete footings/foundations with a roof deck , a roof deck access structure and a second floor level rear deck. for use as a multi-family household living for three dwelling units throughout. building shall be fully sprinklered per 13r min, separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems. **protection of right-of-way / pedestrians / adjacent properties required during all construction.**energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc. **ibc 2018**
- Commercial building permit Nov 2025Completed
For the erection of an attached 3-story structure with roof access structure for access to an occupiable roof deck. structure for use as multi-family household living three (3) dwelling units. the building is fully sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permiits to be obtained for all other work. **a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 9 feet of the building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2018 ibc. separate building and/or streets department permit required prior to the start of any work. **excavation permit required**
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: German Ave Mini Mart, 2445 Germantown Ave (1,550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
450 ft
Life Do Grow and 4 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,950 ft
O F Zurn Co and 2 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
900 ft
Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson (900 ft), YouthBuild Phila CS (1,000 ft), TECH Freire CS (1,000 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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