2536 Berbro Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2536 Berbro Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 3 not closed, and 27 violations, 4 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 2536 Berbro Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated coastal flooding and inland flooding risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Electrical permit Dec 2025Completed
Installing a 100amp service complete. replacing various defective switches,fixtures,etc. installing (6) 20amp circuits in kitchen & laundry. (allfished & surface mount wiring) installing battery smoke detectors.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2025Completed
Replace hot water heater.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Expired
No building permit; phdc property replace 1 tub/shower; replace 1 lav; replace 1 toilet; replace underfloor plumbing bathroom only 3 fixtures
- General permit minor Aug 2022Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
Replacement of 40 gal electric water heater
- Electrical permit Dec 2021Expired
Installation of 10 roof-mounted solar modules 3.55 kw dc | 3.800 kw ac as per 2014 nec new 125/100 load center installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Electrical permit Apr 2019Completed
Running new 15 amp line for stair lift as per 2008 nec
- Plumbing permit Mar 2019Completed
1-toilet, 1-sink, 1-shower, installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Mar 2019Completed
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.
- Use permit Oct 2018Closed
Change use 1st floor to a bar/hukkah
- Electrical permit Mar 2011Completed
100 amp service complete with bonding and grounding as per 2008 nec
- Alteration permit Mar 2010Completed
Roof recovering, modified bituminous (sfd)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: coastal flooding, inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.3 mi
Lower Darby Creek Area (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Speedway 6800, 2450 Island Rd (550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,900 ft
7105 Grays Avenue. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,050 ft
Ge Philadelphia Plant and 1 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,850 ft
Philadelphia Montessori CS (1,850 ft), Patterson John M Sch (2,150 ft), Southwest Leadership Academy CS (2,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
2.8 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Homes this close can sit inside the 65 dB DNL noise contour. Visit at peak hours and check the airport's noise map.
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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- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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