2401 Emerald Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2401 Emerald Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 51 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 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 2401 Emerald Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Zoning permit Oct 2023Issued
Limited lodging
- Zoning permit Feb 2023Issued
Limited lodging
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2022Completed
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. (ductwork gas furnace 92% efficiency 60,000 btu 2,5 ton ac 13 seer 2,5 ton coil).
- Electrical permit Sep 2022Completed
Rehab, rewire the house, install outlets switches lights, 200 amp service as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Jul 2022Completed
Install piping, and finish work for the following fixtures 1st fl- toilet, lav, kitchen sink 2nd fl- 2 toilets, 2 lavs, 2 tubs
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2022Expired
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. (ductwork 92% gas furnace 60,000 btu 2,5 ton ac 13 seer 2,5 ton coil).
- Residential building permit Jun 2022Completed
For the construction /alterations throughout an existing attached structure. for a single- family household living. as per plans. *************************no underpinning on this application. separate permits are required for plumbing, mech. or electrical work. ******************* amendment: partial demo and rebuild the existing footings and rear section of the house as per plans.
- Plumbing permit Aug 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.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2020Expired
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.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2019Completed
Replace 5"x4" curb, extend 4" drain pipe from curb trap into basement, install 1" water service, installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Nov 2018Completed
To comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. ez interior alterations. applicant agrees to limit the construction, to comply with these standards, deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. licensed contractor to be listed on permit. separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac. call inspector at district office at least 24 hours prior to start
- Electrical permit Sep 2018Completed
200 amp main electrical system. new wiring include outlets, switches, lights, smoke detectors as per nec 2008 east district
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.4 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Brownfield site
700 ft
Collins Smith Barrick Playgarden and 25 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,800 ft
York Metal Finishing Co and 6 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
500 ft
Kensington Health Sciences (500 ft), Kensington HS (1,000 ft), Sankofa Freedom Academy CS (1,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.7 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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