2516 Panama Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2516 Panama Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 35 permits, 7 not closed, and 3 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 2516 Panama Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2025Expired
Install dedicated branch circuit. rewire baby room, office and master bedroom. install lighting switches and receptacle outlets. ( fishing wires only) all work to bbe done according to the 2017 nec.
- General permit minor Apr 2025Expired
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.
- Zoning permit Nov 2024Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Expired
Fixture replacement with piping - renovate bathroom with 1-toilet, 2-lavs, 1-shower.4 fixtures
- General permit minor Oct 2024Expired
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.
- Electrical permit Sep 2024Completed
Kitchen remodel: - convert existing refrigerator 120v dedicated circuit for refrigerator to a 240v 15 amp for speed oven - run new dedicated 15 amp 120 v circuit from electrical panel to refrigerator, new outlet box. channel brick wall if necessary. - reuse existing circuits in kitchen and furnish new devices in existing locations, in countertop - new gfci receptacle under sink for garbage disposal and dishwasher on existing 20 amp circuit - new receptacle for range and hood power using existing circuit - provide new arc fault breakers only for new circuits ran or for wires extended not for replacement devices (i.e. refrigerator and lighting) - new wiring for (6) new 6 inch recessed led lights - new dimmer, transformer, wiring for three sections of under cabinet led tape lighting - hang owner furnished decorative light fixture - rewire and relocate existing receptacle in wall to new location placed on corner of bench
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
Moving water and drain lines for kitchen sink. installing new kitchen sink
- Residential building permit Aug 2024Completed
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.
- Electrical permit May 2024Completed
20 amp gfci x1 afci 20 amp cl breaker for challenger panel x1 new wiring from wall switch to ceiling x2 ceiling fan wiring from wall switch to ceiling x1 led 4” wafer flat recessed lights x4 led trim replacement x5 led strip light suitable for a closet installed with new switch and wiring x1 rear bedroom new lighting 6” led housings and trims x 4 fish only per 2017 nec
- Electrical permit Mar 2024Completed
Install 200 amp electrical service and circuit breaker panel with proper grounding. replacement of wiring, lighting, switches and receptacle outlets throughout house according to the 2017 nec.
- Electrical permit Mar 2023Completed
Square d complete home surge protective (chsp) device x1 20 amp gfci circuit breakers x 3 240 volt 4prong 30 amp dryer outlet and circuit x1 200amp 30ckt homeline service x1 fish only per 2017 nec
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2020Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13r throughout an existing structure to include 2 " main fire service line and 2" ½ dc ames 2000ss backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: At&T Phila Schuylkill, 500 S 27th St (750 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,850 ft
Grays Ferry Avenue Catherine Street and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,000 ft
National Publishing Co and 6 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
2,000 ft
Greenfield Albert M Sch (2,000 ft), Freire CS (2,650 ft), Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (2,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.1 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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