2516 Cedar Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2516 Cedar Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 4 not closed, and 10 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 2516 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- 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 Sep 2018Expired
Installing 1 ks,1 disposal,1 dishwasher,1 laundry,3 toilets,3 vanity and 2 bath tubs (sfd) the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Sep 2018Completed
Install 100amp service with new meter socket and panel and total rewire of sfd with recepts,switches,lights,fixtures,smokes,co detectors,low voltage thermostat and doorbell as per 2008 nec (east district)
- General permit minor Jul 2018Expired
Demolition of partition wall non load bearing (closets). install drywall and framing. (sfd)
- Mechanical permit Jul 2018Expired
Install hvac central air, 3 ton unit. (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Jan 2018Completed
Replace water heater
- 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
- Plumbing permit Jul 2015Completed
Rough in 2 toilets,2 sinks and 1 tub (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Jul 2015Completed
Framing closets, cabinets, ceilings, 2 floors. kitchen cabinets countertops, install windows, doors, trim, tile, bathroom vanities.ez permit standard 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.
- Alteration permit Jul 2014Completed
Level 1 alteration: shall comply with the provisions of chapter 6 of the international existing building code. to include the removal and replacement or the covering of existing materials, elements, equipment or fixtures using new materials, elements, equipment or fixtures that serve the same purpose. for interior alterations to renovate an existing second/third floor space to be used as a one family unit . all work shal comply with the approved plans. this work activity shall be performed by contractors & sub-contractors licensed by the city of philadelphia. (no framing on this permit)
- Plumbing permit Jan 2013Completed
Replace house trap and fresh air inlet pa20130231073
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 (550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,100 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
800 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
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
1,450 ft
Hackett Horatio B Sch (1,450 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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