252 Krams Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 252 Krams Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, 1 not closed, and 16 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 252 Krams Avenue 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. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Aug 2025Completed
Install 100 amp electrical service and main circuit breaker panel with proper grounding and bonding. install wiring, lighting, switches and receptacle outlets. install interconnected 120 volt smoke and co alarms. all work to be done according to the 2017 nec. *****************************fishing wires only*************************************
- Electrical permit Aug 2020Completed
Re-wire building per 2014 n.e.c - fishing wires in walls
- Zoning permit Sep 2018Completed
For the lot adjustment to create four(4) lots ( "parcel a", "parcel b", "parcel c" and "parcel d" ) from two(2) opa accounts# ( 233 krams st and 243 krams st).size and location as shown in the application
- Addition permit Oct 2017Expired
Complete renovation of existing single family house new
- Zoning permit Oct 2017Completed
Complete renovation of existing single family house new
- Mechanical permit Aug 2011Completed
Rheem 90% hot air furnace with associated ductwork (1,00cfm/4tons/100,000btu) installation (duplex)
- Plumbing permit May 2010Completed
Rough plumbing for 3.5 baths - water supply to fixtures, waste lines from fixtures, 4 water closets, 1 kitchen sink, 4 lav's, 2 bathtubs, 1 shower, 1 clothes washer
- Electrical permit Apr 2010Completed
Install 200a service, proper grounding & wire single family dwelling as per 2005 nec.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2010Completed
Install 5" curb trap, 4" vent, 4" house drain, 3/4" water service
- Zoning/use permit Nov 2009Completed
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- Electrical permit Jul 2008Completed
Install 11 - 120v inter connected & battery back up smoke detectors as per 2005 nec (north district)
- Alteration permit Feb 2008Completed
Combining 254 & 256 krams avenue by breeching walls on 1st and 2nd floor to create one single family dwelling as per plans.
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
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Cumberland Gulf 144003, 4601 Umbria St (1,550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,900 ft
133 Grape St Hanson Associates. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,350 ft
Namico Inc and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
1,750 ft
Dobson James Sch (1,750 ft), Roxborough HS (2,300 ft), Belmont Hills El Sch (4,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
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