2529 Emerald Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2529 Emerald Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 44 permits, 6 not closed, and 53 violations, 16 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 2529 Emerald Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 16 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2025Completed
Installation of central air conditioning system within an existing single family dwelling as per approved plans. *2018 imc review*
- Residential building permit Dec 2023Completed
For exterior alterations to an existing attached structure. alterations to include the installation of a roof deck at the third floor level. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Zoning permit Aug 2023Completed
For the addition of a roof deck above the rear second floor level of an existing three-story attached structure.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2023Completed
One full bathroom, kitchen sink
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2023Cancelled
For the installtion of 3 new heating units as per approved plans. separate permits required any other work.
- Electrical permit May 2023Completed
Interior wiring installation ,receptacles ,lights ,switch on kitchen and bathroom, as need for 2017 nec
- Residential building permit May 2023Completed
**amendment approved on 2/28/2024: to amendment previously approved building permit # rp-2023-002840, to document the foundation wall size reduction from 10” to 8” and the remaining permit same as previously approved. size and location as shown on the plans** for interior alteration and erection of rear addition as part of the existing structure to continuous use as single-family dwelling. the existing basement to remain non-habitable space. size and location as shown on the plans. *** no underpinning on this permit * separate permit require for electrical, plumbing and mechanical ***
- Zoning permit Mar 2023Completed
For the erection of a rear addition (nte 38 ft.) to an existing attached structure. for use as a single-family household living. size and location as per plans.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2021-010232
- Electrical permit Sep 2022Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2021-010232
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2022Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2021-010232
- Electrical permit Sep 2022Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.3 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: Us Gas 1, 2656 Frankford Ave (1,000 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
950 ft
Collins Smith Barrick Playgarden and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,250 ft
Calbar Inc 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
350 ft
Brown Henry A Sch (350 ft), Kensington HS (600 ft), Kensington Health Sciences (650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.9 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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