2534 Emerald Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2534 Emerald Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 20 permits, 2 not closed, and 15 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 2534 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Zoning permit May 2025Issued
For the demolition of existing building and for the erection of a semi-detached building. size and location as shown on plans.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2021Completed
Installation of all interior supply and drain/waste/vent pipe to the listed fixtures per the 2018 philadelphia plumbing code. sizes and locations per plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2020Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2020Completed
Install new curb trap, fresh air inlet, install 4 inch from curb trap to bldg, install (two) 1 inch water line curb to bldg.
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2020Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system throughout a three (3) story mixed-use structure with roof deck access structure to include a new two (2) inch fire service line and a new four (4) inch backflow prevention device. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with nfpa 13 by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Electrical permit Jul 2020Completed
Install 4-gang meter socket and 4 breaker panels on a new 500 amp service. rewire throughout with lights, outlets, switches, fixtures, smoke/co detectors and low voltage as per 2017 nec. install new fire alarm system as per nfpa 72.
- Commercial building permit Oct 2019Completed
For level 3 alterations to existing one story attached warehouse and a two story addition with pilot house, walk on roof deck, bays and balconies at 2nd and 3rd floors-for the use as vacant commercial space (1st floor) and 1 apt on 2nd flr and 1 apt on the 3rd flr as per attached plans. separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression work. amendment (11/4/2021) for framing at the second and third floors, a1.2 and a1.3, to match what was currently built. details 3-5 on sheet a2.1 are to be corrected and installed in the field. detail 9 on sheet a3.2 is for correction of currently notched top plates with required tie fasteners and sheets a1.4 and detail 2/a3.2 have been corrected to allow roof ventilation for as-built conditions as per plans.
- Electrical permit May 2019Completed
Replacing existing 100 amp service, per 2014 nec
- Zoning/use permit Feb 2019Completed
For the erection of a two story addition over the existing one story attached structure with roof deck and pilot house and front bay window on second and third floor (size and location as shown on the plan) to use as vacant commercial space (seperate use registration permit requried) on first floor and with a two family household living on second and third floor above.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2010Completed
Install (2) water closets, (2) bathtubs, (2) lavatorys, (1) kitchen sink
- Electrical permit Nov 2010Completed
100 amp service. (40)receptacles, (20)lights, (13)switches... in accordance with 2008 nec (single family dwelling)
- Alteration permit Nov 2010Completed
Interior alterations to a single family dwelling. applicants aggrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior dated february 2007. any deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and the imposition of further penalties.
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
1,100 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
1,300 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
250 ft
Brown Henry A Sch (250 ft), Sankofa Freedom Academy CS (600 ft), Kensington HS (750 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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