2540 Grays Ferry Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2540 Grays Ferry Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 2 not closed, and 47 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 2540 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- General permit minor May 2025Expired
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.
- General permit minor Apr 2025Completed
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 Feb 2024Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp.
- 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
- Electrical permit Apr 2018Completed
Install class b fire alarm per nfpa 72(triplex)
- Plumbing permit Jun 2017Completed
Curb trap, fai - pa1# 2017-1794017 - "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Mechanical permit Mar 2016Completed
For the installation one 2.5 ton roof top unit, one (1) 2-ton a/c compressor, 40,000 btu gas furnace and associated ductwork. rtu shall be properly fastened to resist a 90mph 3 second gust. systems shall be designed complying with acca manual(s) j-s-d. this work activity shall be performed by contractors licensed by the city of philadelphia. **post this permit**
- Mechanical permit Nov 2015Completed
For the installation one 2.5 ton roof top unit, one (1) 2-ton a/c compressor, 40,000 btu gas furnace and associated ductwork. rtu shall be properly fastened to resist a 90mph 3 second gust. systems shall be designed complying with acca manual(s) j-s-d. this work activity shall be performed by contractors licensed by the city of philadelphia. **post this permit**
- Suppression permit Nov 2015Completed
Installation of automatic sprinkler system with two inch (2") fire service line, backflow prevention device and fire department connection in accordance with npfa 13-r throughout a four (4) story structure with partial basement. separate permits required for any electrical or plumbing work. amended bldg permit req'd to update applicable code to ibc prior to c/o issuance.
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
750 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
300 ft
St. Anthony de Padua Parish School 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
250 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
2,700 ft
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (2,700 ft), Universal Alcorn CS (4,100 ft), Stanton Edwin M Sch (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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