25 Colfax Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 25 Colfax Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 permits, 2 not closed, and 1 violation, 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 25 Colfax Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2026Issued
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. replace the existing furnace and ac only, in like and kind, no new ductwork
- General permit minor Apr 2023Expired
Ez permit standards pool and spas- for pools and spas accessory to an existing one family dwellings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. separate permits are required for all electrical and plumbing installations associated with the installation of the pool or spa. *homeowner is performing the work*
- Alteration permit Sep 2015Completed
Roof replacement (shingle gaf/timberline).
- Alteration permit Dec 2009Completed
Install new vinyl siding (2000 sq ft) and roof replacement (1600 sq ft).
- Alteration permit Nov 2008Completed
Roof recovering, fiberglass shingle (sfd)
- Electrical permit Nov 2008Completed
Rewire kitchen, two counters, microwave and dishwasher circuits... in accordance with 2005 nec
- Alteration permit Nov 2008Completed
Interior alterations to include complete kitchen remodel. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated february 2007. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
- Electrical permit Nov 2008Completed
Upgrade 100amp service to 200amp service complete as per 2005 nec (east district)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.1 mi
Metal Banks (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: Gatz Auto, 2899 Holme Ave (1,100 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
2,150 ft
Pollock Robert B Sch (2,150 ft), Northeast Community Propel Academy (4,100 ft), Brown Joseph Sch (4,600 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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