2338 East Sergeant Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2338 East Sergeant Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 permits, 1 not closed, and 0 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 2338 East Sergeant Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Electrical permit Feb 2022Completed
Install new 200amp service which includes panels, meter pan, disconnect. bonding & grounding per 2014 nec code. fish and rough wire kitchen- arc fault and gfi installed to meet 2014 nec code.
- Electrical permit Mar 2021Completed
200 amp incoming service, wiring throughout by code
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 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. installation of new bryant 95% efficient heating system with 13 seer cooling. complete ducting throughout. installation of 14 diffusers.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2021Completed
Water service curb in, curb trap, fresh air inlet, main drain, yard drain. stack replacement. rough plumbing for 2.5 bathrooms, 1 kitchen sink, 1 washer machine, 1 hot water heater, drain & water lines throughout. ppc 2018
- Residential building permit Aug 2020Completed
Renovation throughout new stair openings rebuild rear 1 story pushing it out 20" in width new second floor addition in rear over first floor rear push out (framing plans not to exceed 62%) rafters in front of house need sistering due to bowing no interior roof drains expose brick on inside adjacent to stair openings
- Zoning permit Jul 2020Issued
For the erection of an addition (nte 38') at the rear to extend existing single family dwelling. size and location as shown in plan.
- General permit minor Mar 2020Completed
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Plumbing permit May 2015Completed
Curb trap and fai pa20151471920(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"
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
2.0 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Gaul Svc Bldg, 2501 E Sergeant St (700 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,950 ft
Collins Smith Barrick Playgarden and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,050 ft
V S Philadelphia Galvanizing Llc and 7 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
300 ft
138 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
1,400 ft
Hackett Horatio B Sch (1,400 ft), Kensington HS (1,900 ft), Kensington Health Sciences (2,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.8 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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