2517 Memphis Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2517 Memphis Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 2 not closed, and 9 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 2517 Memphis Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Sep 2018Completed
Install a 100amp service and rewire sfd with recepts,switches,lights,fixtures,smokes and co detectors as per 2008 nec (east district)
- Plumbing permit Aug 2018Completed
Plumbing alterations throughout an existing single family dwelling
- Mechanical permit Jul 2018Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- General permit minor Jul 2018Expired
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. framing, drywall, flooring windows doors
- Plumbing permit May 2018Completed
Replace curb trap with line into bldg (sfd)pa20181274307 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Electrical permit Jul 2016Completed
New bathroom on 1st floor with 2 lights, 3 switches, gfci and 2 receptacles as per 2008 nec (east district)
- Plumbing permit Jun 2016Completed
1 toilet, 1 lav sink, 1 shower, 1 wm drain (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit May 2016Completed
Alterations for framing out a new bathroom (partitions non-bearing) and mud room in existing back room first floor. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. separate plumbing and electrical permits.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2015Completed
Replace curb trap. lateral and partial main drain
- Plumbing permit Sep 2015Completed
Installing 5" sewer lateral pa20152660744(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 Sep 2015Expired
Installing new 5" sewer lateral (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"
- Electrical permit Mar 2015Completed
Rewire 1st floor kitchen circuits,living room circuits approx 10 lights,8 switches and 20 receptacles per 2008 nec (sfd)
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
2.1 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Gaul Svc Bldg, 2501 E Sergeant St (850 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,800 ft
Collins Smith Barrick Playgarden and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,050 ft
V S Philadelphia Galvanizing Llc and 7 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
100 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
1,200 ft
Hackett Horatio B Sch (1,200 ft), Kensington HS (1,750 ft), Kensington Health Sciences (2,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.8 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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