2444 Nicholas Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2444 Nicholas Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 37 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations, 12 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 2444 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 12 open violations.
- Demolition permit Mar 2026Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2026-029010. for the complete demolition of a property as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: no sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 2438, 2442 nicholas. steel post to support rear "i" beam. erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Completed
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.
- Electrical permit Jan 2026Completed
Replace 200 amp service and panel install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) replace exterior light fixtures with motion detector' replace basement light fixtures replace switches, fixtures and outlets
- Electrical permit Apr 2025Completed
Installing a 20amp circuit for a stair glide/lift. (all fished & surface mount wiring)
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2024Expired
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 the submission of construction and site plans. replacement installation of an existing gas furnace of like and kind, no other work permitted on this permit. no penetrations to fire-rated assemblies. no new ductwork proposed on ductwork or common areas
- Electrical permit Sep 2024Completed
Install a 200 - amp service, receptacles and switches, and replace receptacles and switches, fishing wires through walls only as per 2017 nec.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
Install new 4” main drain and vent stacks . install all hot & cold water lines to listed fixtures . install (2) full baths install (1) half bath install (1) kitchen sink install (2) hose bibs install (1 hot water heater
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2024Completed
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. 60k btu furnace, 3-ton ac unit located in the backyard, ductwork, 3 supply trunks, and 12 registers ( 4 first floor, 4 second floor, 4 third floor)
- Electrical permit Jan 2024Completed
Install 100 amp service, lights , switches, receptacles, smoke detector, 240 v outlet through out
- Plumbing permit Jan 2024Completed
Replacing curb trap and fai. main drain replacing a 3/4" water line with a new tap from the main line.
- Residential building permit Dec 2023Completed
Interior alterations to an existing structure to be used for single-family household living as per plans. no additions or exterior alterations included in this plan.
- General permit minor Oct 2023Completed
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.
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
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fleet Site 4 258, 26th & Master (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
1,550 ft
Brewerytown Garden and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,550 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
1,300 ft
Kelley William D Sch (1,300 ft), Vaux HS: A Big Picture School (1,500 ft), Morris Robert Sch (2,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.2 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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