2508 Cedar Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2508 Cedar Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 30 permits, 5 not closed, and 14 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 2508 Cedar Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2026Issued
- approved plumbing work associated with an (addition or alteration) per ez permit standard for plumbing.
- Residential building permit Oct 2026Issued
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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. 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; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab.no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2025Completed
Repair/replace ct, fai & md.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2023Completed
* supply and install 3/4" inch "k" copper water service from existing curb-stop to inside property. "half service only" * supply and install 3/4" inch ball valve before and after meter. * supply and install the necessary 3/4" inch "l" copper and necessary fittings needed to re-connect existing water meter inside front basement wall.
- Zoning permit Sep 2019Completed
For the demolition of two story rear addition and the erection of a one story rear addition with roof deck above the first story. interior renovation to include the change in opening size to 12'.
- Addition permit Sep 2019Completed
For the demolition of two story rear addition and the erection of a one story rear addition with roof deck above the first story. interior renovation to include the change in opening size to 12'. this work does not inlcude gwb, insulation or electric.
- Electrical permit Oct 2018Completed
Replace 100a, single phase service at front wall of house. install two receptacles in dining room. work in accordance with 2014 nec for a one family building
- Electrical permit Oct 2018Completed
Install seven gfi receptacles in kitchen. install two switch legs in kitchen. move one track light in kitchen and replace three hi-hats in dining room only on an existing 100amp service as per 2008 nec (east district)
- Alteration permit Aug 2018Completed
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.
- Electrical permit Dec 2017Completed
Replace 4- exterior fixtures and wiring.... per 2008 nec for a one family building
- Mechanical permit Jul 2015Completed
Install gibson 80,000 btu heater and gibson 3 ton a/c unit, heater in basement and a/c unit to placed in yard and duct work thru out
- Electrical permit Jul 2015Completed
Install 25-new outlets, 9-new switches & 20-lighting fixtures as per nec 2008 (sfd) east district
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
Superfund site
2.0 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Gaul Svc Bldg, 2501 E Sergeant St (600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,050 ft
Collins Smith Barrick Playgarden and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
750 ft
V S Philadelphia Galvanizing Llc and 6 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
250 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
1,400 ft
Hackett Horatio B Sch (1,400 ft), Kensington HS (2,050 ft), Kensington Health Sciences (2,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.7 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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