2501 Meredith Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2501 Meredith Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 4 not closed, and 22 violations, 2 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 2501 Meredith Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2024Completed
200amp 2 story emt full conduit encasement for main service cable x1 remove breaker disconnect x1 install new junction box on new 30amp breaker x1 200amp 40ckt service package x1 whole home square d surge protection x1 two pole 20amp square d homeline breaker x1 15amp afci square d homeline breaker x3 200amp grounding system x1 replace existing gfci x1 install new gfci outlet box and outlet for the water heater x1 install new gfci outlet box and outlet on the wall for the dehumidifier x1 new 20amp circuit x2 csst gas bonding jumper added x1 fish only per 2017 nec
- Zoning permit May 2022Issued
Limited lodging
- Zoning permit Apr 2022Issued
Residential - household living - single-family
- Residential building permit Apr 2022Completed
Ez permit standards alterations for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar is expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. one door separating two apartments is removed to make it a single family dwelling. no other work performed. no co required
- Electrical permit Mar 2021Completed
Install a new fire alarm system throughout as per the 2017 nec & 2016 nfpa-72.
- Electrical permit Dec 2019Completed
Electrical: installation of a 2.92kw(dc) solar pv system consisiting of 8 lg365 modules, and 8 enphase iq7+ microinverters as per 2014 nec.
- Electrical permit Jul 2019Completed
Remove and upgrade knob and tube wiring, per 2014 nec
- Alteration permit Jul 2019Completed
Ez permit standards alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement).
- Plumbing permit Feb 2017Completed
Replace 5" curb trap 4" fai partial house drain pa20170400267 self certification no longer accepted all trenches in excess of 5 ft must have approved shoring at the time of inspection.
- General permit minor Jun 2016Expired
Roof replacement - install a modified bitumen roof system (sfd)
- Plumbing permit May 2014Expired
Correct drainagefrom lower side roof - 2 roof drains
- Alteration permit Oct 2013Completed
Remove existing masonry fence wall in rear of courtyard and build new concrete cenderblock wall per plans by bevan lawson
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40195, 2300 Fairmount Ave # 16 (950 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,900 ft
Halpern Co and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Company Building. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
1,300 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
1,500 ft
Bache-Martin Sch (1,500 ft), Morris Robert Sch (2,550 ft), Vaux HS: A Big Picture School (3,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.4 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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