2540 A Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2540 A Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 35 permits, 11 not closed, and 60 violations, 13 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 2540 A Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 13 open violations.
- General permit minor Jun 2024Completed
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.
- Electrical permit Mar 2022Completed
Full rewire: lights, switches, outlets and smokes as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Expired
2wc 2sink 1bt 1ks 1standpipe
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Expired
2wc 2sink 1bt 1ks 1standpipe
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Expired
2wc 2sink 1bt 1ks 1standpipe
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2022Expired
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. (80% 60000 btu gas furnace new supply duct new return duct).
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2022Expired
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. (80% 60000 btu gas furnace new supply duct new return duct).
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2022Expired
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. (80% 60000 btu gas furnace new supply duct new return duct).
- Electrical permit Mar 2022Completed
Full rewire: lights, switches, outlets, smokes as per nec 2014
- Electrical permit Feb 2022Completed
Full rewire throughout, switches, lights, outlets and smokes as per 2014 nec
- Residential building permit Feb 2022Expired
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. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. work in the basement or cellar is not included on the ez alt permit. interior non-load bearing wall demolition. replace interior doors throughout both 1st and 2nd floors. install ceramic tile on bathroom floor as well as tub surround. install new lvt flooring on both 1st and 2nd floors. install new kitchen cabinets and countertops. install and repair gypsum wall board at the 1st and 2nd floor where needed. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing.
- Residential building permit Feb 2022Expired
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. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. work in the basement or cellar is not included on the ez alt permit. interior non-load bearing wall demolition at 1st and 2nd floor. light (non-structural) framing at 2nd floor. installation and repair of gypsum wall board at 1st and 2nd floor where needed. install new flooring at 1st and 2nd floor. full kitchen renovation including new cabinets and counter tops. bathroom renovation at 2nd floor. there shall be no work in the basement. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.5 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Liberty Gas, 101 W Lehigh Ave (1,200 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,800 ft
2502 16 N Philip Street and 13 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,150 ft
International Chemical Co and 7 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
600 ft
Sankofa Freedom Academy CS (600 ft), Hunter William H Sch (750 ft), Brown Henry A Sch (900 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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