254 Grape Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 254 Grape Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 23 permits, 6 not closed, and 14 violations, 2 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 254 Grape Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Electrical permit Sep 2026Issued
Remodel of 2nd fl bathroom, replacement of fixtures, installation of 5 switches, 4 outlets, 1 ceiling light, 4 wall sconces, 1 ventilation fan with heater
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Issued
- approved plumbing work associated with an (addition or alteration) per ez permit standard for plumbing.
- Residential building permit Sep 2026Issued
For interior alterations to the second floor bathroom per plan. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work.
- Zoning permit Sep 2026Issued
Residential - household living - single-family
- General permit minor Apr 2023Completed
Removing tin & rubber roof replacing with standing seam metal roof on main house & cottage as per planning approval and to be installed as per manufactures specifications.
- Residential building permit Aug 2021Expired
Alteration: interior & exterior building; existing single-family dwelling; install star bolts.
- Electrical permit Sep 2018Completed
New fire alarm system,install vista 32 fbpt,1-remote annunciator,2-pulls,5-smokes,2-horn strobes and 5-horns as per nfpa72
- Electrical permit Mar 2018Completed
200a, 3-gang meter socket, 2-100a entr cables 2/12- ckt house panel w/main brkr, 2- 100a ckt breaker panels w/main brkr, 100a subfeeder, full ground syst, smoke/co detec, wire 2 baths, 2- kitch, repl knob & tube, arc fault, 2- baseboard htrs.. per 2008 nec for a two family bldg
- Alteration permit Dec 2012Completed
Repair front walls. remove aluminum siding and loose plaster from wall. remove old d.h. windows & replace with new d.h. vinyl windows. install mesh, scratch coate and stucco finish.
- Electrical permit May 2012Completed
100amp service, install 1 20amp outlet for bedroom per 2008 nec for single family building
- Plumbing permit Sep 2011Completed
Replace house trap fresh air inlet and section of house drain
- Plumbing permit Dec 2010Completed
Replace sanitary and storm curb traps and 4" main drain into house. pipe fit front rain leader. new fresh air inlet
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
Brownfield site
1,400 ft
133 Grape St Hanson Associates. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,800 ft
Richardsapex 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
3,550 ft
Roxborough HS (3,550 ft), Dobson James Sch (3,600 ft), Cook-Wissahickon Sch (3,800 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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