2509 Cedar Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2509 Cedar Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 29 permits, 1 not closed, and 8 violations, 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 2509 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2025Completed
Curb trap fai
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet, drain.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Completed
Repair/replace md, ct & fai
- Plumbing permit Jul 2018Completed
Install main drain inside, 1-stack & install 4-drain line to kitchen sink, 1-garbage disposal, 1-lav, 1-laundry tub & install water closet with 3" drain the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Addition permit May 2018Completed
Two (2) story addition at rear. reconfiguration of interior partitions in existing single-family dwelling. work to be completed as per approved plan and review document.
- Zoning permit May 2018Completed
Partial demolition/rebuilding and expansion of two (2) story rear of an existing single-family dwelling.
- Electrical permit Dec 2017Completed
Install 200amp service complete iwth meter, panel & grounding - rewire receptacles, switches, lights, smoke/co detectors, door bell, cable tv as per 2008 nec (east district)
- Mechanical permit Dec 2017Completed
Ahvac permit - install new forced air system 80,000 btu. install 2.5 ton condensor a coil. all high efficency, install 13 diffusers and two return ducts as per the referenced standard.
- Alteration permit Dec 2017Expired
Ez alterations permit - 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. work to include cleanout, removal of plaster & carpeting, replace gwb, tape and finish throughout, trim, insulation, kitchen & bathroom alterations, hardwood flooring, entry door, interior doors and all windows without change in size and location. separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac installations. call inspector at least 24 hours prior to the start of work. please call the district inspector at least 24 hours prior to the start of work.
- Alteration permit Nov 2016Completed
To repair rear roof. replace approximately 10% of the roof rafters with like kind,("2"x 10"s),sheathing for roof decking and roof covering.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2016Completed
3/4 distribution pipe pa20161850051 (sfd)self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit May 2015Completed
Install 3/4" water service (self certs are no longer approved all trenches in excess 5' must have approved shoring at time of inspection)
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 (500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,150 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
700 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
350 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
Hackett Horatio B Sch (1,500 ft), Kensington HS (2,150 ft), Kensington Health Sciences (2,550 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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