2331 Nicholas Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2331 Nicholas Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 39 permits, 18 not closed, and 30 violations, 6 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 2331 Nicholas 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
18 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
Provide and install automatic fire alarm system as per approved plans and 2020 nec and 2019 nfpa 72 . -noted: slc loop zoned correctly on redraw (see vapproved sheet)
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2026Issued
For the installation of hvac appliances, equipment, ductwork and registers/diffusers per approved plans and manufacturer's specifications. *2021 imc review*
- Commercial building permit Sep 2026Issued
Level ii alterations (no change of occupancy) for renovations to existing library to include construction of new elevator and accessible toilet facilities as per approved plans. work to include underpinning to be monitored by a pa licensed pe at all times. existing building sprinklered. *2018 iebc review* **separate permits required for any mep or fire suppression work**
- Zoning permit Feb 2025Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2021Expired
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. remove 80% 80,000 gas fired furnace install new 80 % 80,000btu gas fire furnace appliance to be connected via chimney
- Electrical permit Aug 2021Completed
Install 100a service w/ 30circuit panel, ceiling fan, hi-hats, porcelain fixtures, 2nd ground rod, extensions boxes, fluorescent fixture, 20a recepst, gfi receptacles, 30a dryer circuit, fan circuit only (no installation), electric stove circuit. replace recepts w/ afci receptacles. fishing wire through walls per nec14. amendment: complete rewire 100a service 30crct panel. install ceiling fan, hi-hats, 2nd ground rod, afci/gfi receptacles, 30a dryer circuit, fan circuit only (no installation), electric stove circuit, water heater circuit. fishing wire through walls per nec 2014.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2021Expired
Replace shower and vanity
- Electrical permit Aug 2021Completed
Replacing a 100amp panel complete replacing various defective switches,fixtures,etc. installing (7) 15/20amp circuits (all fishing and surface mount) installing (1) carbon/smoke detector. as per nec 2014
- General permit minor Aug 2021Expired
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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2021Expired
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for mechanical work to include the installation as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. (replace a bryant 80% 90,000 btu gas heater)
- Electrical permit Apr 2020Completed
Complete rewire of a single family dwelling per 2014 nec.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2020Expired
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 80% 60,000 btu furnace with 2 ton a/c ductowrk throughout 10reg 2 returns.
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
Brownfield site
1,650 ft
2002 28 Cecil B Moore Avenue and 6 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,050 ft
Halpern Co. 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
1,500 ft
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School (1,500 ft), Kelley William D Sch (1,850 ft), Frederick Douglass Mastery CS (1,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.3 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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