242 Krams Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 242 Krams Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 28 permits, 1 not closed, and 20 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 242 Krams Avenue 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. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Jul 2025Completed
Installation of a 3.27 kw solar system, consisting of 6 / 545 watts / ja deep blue transparent/bifi (or equivalent) enphase iq8 microinverters / rooftop brooklyn solar canopy as per 2017 nec
- General permit Jul 2025Completed
For a solar system installation per approved plans.
- Electrical permit Aug 2020Completed
Re-wire building per 2014 n.e.c - fishing wires in walls
- Plumbing permit Oct 2019Completed
Install new 1"water service,house drain,trap,stack,fai,area drain,waste and water lines to 3-water closets,3-lavs,2-showers,1-kitchen sink,1-washing machine and 1-water heater-pa1#20192740658-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Plumbing permit Oct 2019Completed
Install new 1"water service,house drain,trap,stack,fai,area drain,waste and water lines to 3-water closets,3-lavs,2-showers,1-kitchen sink,1-washing machine and 1-water heater-pa1#20192740658-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Aug 2019Completed
Install 200amp 120/240v main service 40 circuit main breaker panel install grounding of electrical service install electrical wiring/devices as per 2008 nec
- Electrical permit Aug 2019Completed
Install 200amp 120/240v main service 40 circuit main breaker panel install grounding of electrical service install electrical wiring/devices as per 2008 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2019Completed
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 (1) 80k btu 95% eff gas furnances with 4 ton 13 seer condensers.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2019Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances-install one 80000btu 95% with 4ton 13seer a/c with duct work. 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.
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2019Completed
Install new fire suppression system and 1" combined service in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout the entire building (excluding the garage). all work shall comply with the approved plans , hydraulic calculations, and approved building permit. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. any deviations will require a separate permit.
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2019Completed
Installation of residential fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13-d throughout a three (3) story structure (single-family dwelling). this is a multi-purpose system utilizing a combined one inch (1") domestic and fire service line with remote toilet connection per plans. separate permits required for all plumbing work.
- Residential building permit Feb 2019Completed
Erection of a 3 story single family dwelling wood frame residence with basement, terrace, roof deck and garage: see application 935515 for plans
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
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Cumberland Gulf 144003, 4601 Umbria St (1,450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,850 ft
133 Grape St Hanson Associates. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,250 ft
Namico Inc and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
500 ft
Keystone Mill. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
1,650 ft
Dobson James Sch (1,650 ft), Roxborough HS (2,350 ft), Belmont Hills El Sch (4,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Semi-detached or row house: the shared wall matters. Listen from the room adjoining the neighbor's side and ask whether any structural work has been done there.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
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