231 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 231 North 2nd Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 23 permits, 2 not closed, and 15 violations.
- 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 231 North 2nd Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2023Expired
Install 1" backflow device
- Zoning permit Feb 2021Issued
Parking, non-accessory - structured parking
- Use permit Apr 2018Completed
For the parking agreement of eight(8) parking space for the occupants of 312-14 n 2nd st, on a public parking lot (231 n 02nd street) with previously approved 207 parking spaces(ap # 375283) including six(6) ada spaces.(parking spaces allocated - 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507 and 508)
- Use permit Dec 2016Completed
For the parking agreement of five(5) parking spaces including one(1) ada space for the occupants of 222 vine street , on a public parking lot ( 231 n 02nd street) with previously approved 207 parking spaces(ap # 375283) including six(6) ada spaces.
- Use permit Mar 2012Completed
Use change only for use of 207 spaces as pu8blic parking spaces
- Use permit Mar 2012Completed
Use space for scooter/moped rental
- Use permit Sep 2011Completed
For a public spaces for 10 spaces.
- Fast form building permit Oct 2008Completed
- Mechanical permit May 2008Completed
(install 6 york 90% heaters w/ductwork (apt. 1 & 2g, 1 & 2h, and 1 & 2i) furnish and install diffuser and return.) as per plans
- Electrical permit May 2008Completed
8 zone addressable fire alarm pane, 37 mini horns in bedrooms, 6 smoke detectors, 2 heat detectors as per nfpa72 (cc district)
- Use permit Apr 2008Completed
Same use with 100 spaces for public parking
- Suppression permit Apr 2008Completed
Install sprinklers in new addition and retro fit areas
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
2.3 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Snydermans Gulf, 250 N 2nd St (200 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,650 ft
U S Department Of The Treasury U S Mint At Philadelphia and 8 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
2,300 ft
Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (2,300 ft), National Constitution Center HS (3,200 ft), Kearny Gen Philip Sch (3,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.7 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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