2532 Grays Ferry Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2532 Grays Ferry Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 4 not closed, and 59 violations, 5 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 2532 Grays Ferry Avenue 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2026Issued
- approved plumbing work associated with an (addition or alteration) per attached ez permit standard for plumbing.
- Residential building permit Jul 2026Issued
For the interior alteration and renovation with a split-level addition with a roof deck accessed from the third floor to the rear of an existing three-story attached building, as per the approved plan. amendment #1: amend to revise foundation details as per the amended plan and the engineer’s letter.
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Issued
For the erection of a split-level addition with roof deck accessed from the third floor to the rear of an existing three-story attached building. size and location as shown on the application/plan.
- General permit minor Mar 2026Completed
Ez interior non-load-bearing wall demolition - for the interior demolition on non-load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2023Completed
Install 2 lav, 2 wc, 2 tub
- Electrical permit Feb 2023Completed
Partial rewire outlets, lights and switches on an existing 100amp service as per 2017 nec
- Residential building permit Jan 2023Completed
Interior renovation to create two family household living in an existing structure, details as shown in the plan. minimum 1 hour fire rating shall be maintained between units.
- Zoning permit Dec 2022Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
New roof drain. remove existing bathtub and install new bar sink onto existing plumbing as per ppc 2018
- Electrical permit Mar 2022Completed
3rd floor living room, wet bar, & hallway rough-in and finish electrical work as follows: 4 ct. recessed lights at living room with 1 ct. switch 1 ct. ceiling fan at living room with 1 ct. switch 1 ct. recessed light at bottom of 3rd to 4th floor stairs with 1 ct. 3-way switch 1 ct. gfci receptacle at wet bar 1 ct. smoke detector at living room 1 ct. tv jack at living room per plans ensure that existing 3-way switch at 2nd to 3rd floor stairs works properly provide power to 1 ct. mini-split at living room, including emergency disconnect. 3rd to 4th floor stairs, pilot house, & roof deck install 1 ct. recessed light 3rd to 4th floor stairwell with 1 ct. 3-way switch install 2 ct. exterior wall sconces at 4th floor pilot house with 1 ct. switch install 3 ct. exterior gfci receptacles with covers at 4th floor roof deck
- Residential building permit Jan 2022Completed
For the construction of a rear addition to an existing attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. for a single-family household living. as per plans. ***************no underpinning on this application. separate permits are required for plumbing, mech. or electrical work. ************************
- Zoning permit Nov 2021Completed
For the erection of a 3rd story addition in the rear of an existing attached structure. additions also include a roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown in the application/plan.
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
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Mattei Arco, 2435 Washington Ave (750 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
650 ft
Grays Ferry Avenue Catherine Street and 8 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
550 ft
Grays Ferry Cogeneration and 7 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
250 ft
Grays Road Recreation Center and 1 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
300 ft
230 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
2,600 ft
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (2,600 ft), Stanton Edwin M Sch (4,150 ft), Universal Alcorn CS (4,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.6 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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