2442 Emerald Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2442 Emerald Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 9 permits, all closed, and 10 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 2442 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
Every permit on file is closed out. No open violations.
- Administrative permit May 2016Completed
Temporary certificate of occupancy for the first floor of the facility.(10 apts,1 laundry room and 3 offices.
- Electrical permit Jan 2016Completed
New construction 40 unit apartment 2,400amp service, 40- 125amp meters, 1 house meter main dist, 1200amp disconnect 2 elevator connections & generator for em lights, wire all units with switches, recepts, lights, smoke/co2 detector as as per 2008 nec (east district) install fire alarm system as per nfpa72
- Plumbing permit Sep 2015Completed
Install 1-8"sanitary connection on hagert st,1-15"storm connection on letterly st,1-3" domestic water service on hagert st. pa1#2015-2310752 "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"
- Suppression permit Aug 2015Completed
For the installation of a new fire suppression system per nfpa 13r standards with 4 inch fire service line as per plans.
- Electrical permit Aug 2015Completed
200a service for trailer at construction site to be in place for 6 months as per 2008 nec (east district)
- Plumbing permit Aug 2015Completed
Interior plumbing construction to a point 10'-0" outside the building wall for a new three story semi-detached structure for use as forty (40)single bedroom residential units - 3" backflow prevention containment device, exterior & sewer/water connections to the city mains require separate permit(s)
- New construction permit Apr 2015Completed
New construction of a 3 story structure, parking lot, associated site and civil work as approved by others. building fully sprinklered. additional permtis req: electrical, plumbing, hvac, sprinklers, signs, wood trusses, sp insp.
- Zoning admin review Mar 2015Completed
Zoning board of adjustment approved an administrative review of permit# 430893 & 538000, cal # 20099, dated 4/10/2013 for modifications to increase in gfa from 38,652 sq ft to 40,649 sq ft and increase rear yard depth and building along emerald street have been shifted to be closer to the sidewalk and uses as previously approved (forty (40) single bedroom residential units with eight (8) off street parking including two h/c space) .size and location as shown on the application/ plan.
- Zoning/use permit May 2014Completed
For erection of one three story semi-detached structure (gfa: 38,652 sf) use for forty (40) single bedroom residential units with eight (8) off street parking including two h/c space. size and location as shown on the application
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
750 ft
Collins Smith Barrick Playgarden and 12 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,800 ft
Calbar Inc and 6 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
350 ft
Beatty's Mills Factory Building and 1 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
350 ft
Kensington Health Sciences (350 ft), Sankofa Freedom Academy CS (650 ft), Brown Henry A Sch (650 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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