2501 West Sergeant Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2501 West Sergeant Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 6 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 West Sergeant Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2026Completed
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- Commercial building permit Apr 2024Completed
**make safe permit** for replacement of side and rear wall, joist, and roof repair to comply with violation case # #707531. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and shown on approved plans. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on the violations. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.
- Demolition permit Aug 2021Completed
For the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. no sidewalk. 1 stucco c/w 2455 w sergeant st and erosion control mat with seed to be completed by third party contractor. clean and grade lot at 2451 w sergeant st by primary contractor.
- Residential building permit May 2020Expired
Legalize 2 family dwelling as per engineer plans and standards
- Electrical permit May 2020Expired
Rewire throughout a two family dwelling per 2014 nec.
- Plumbing permit May 2020Expired
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.
- Plumbing permit May 2020Expired
Install supply and dwv pipe to listed fixtures throughout a two family dwelling per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Electrical permit Apr 2020Expired
Rewire throughout a two family dwelling per 2014 nec.
- Residential building permit Apr 2020Expired
Legalize 2 family dwelling as per engineer plans and standards
- Alteration permit Jul 2018Completed
Make safe permit-for removal of front and side cmu fence walls to resolve case #639330. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #639330.
- Alteration permit May 2017Completed
Reconstruction of rear shed wall. 2x6 framing,5/8 sheathing, wire mexh , stucco. instalation of 36" wide door. to comply unsafe case 516387
- Plumbing permit Oct 2013Completed
Replace 3/4" water service
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sedgley Term, 2500 W Sedgley Ave (1,650 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,200 ft
2346 54 W Sedgley Ave and 4 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,500 ft
Henshell Corp and 4 more within a mile. 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
1,700 ft
Dobbins Area Vocational-Technical High School (1,700 ft), Wright Richard R Sch (1,900 ft), Peirce Thomas M Sch (2,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.1 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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