2541 Ellsworth Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2541 Ellsworth Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 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 2541 Ellsworth 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2026Completed
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. replace existing furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Expired
Repair/replace ct & fai.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2023Completed
Install md, ct, fai & 2" wdp (combined)
- Plumbing permit Sep 2023Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Plumbing permit Nov 2022Completed
For the installation of a 2" combined water/fire sprinkler service pipe, 6 inch storm drain with fai and 5 inch sanitary drain with fai per approved pwd site utility plan. installation of all interior supply and drain/waste/vent pipe to the listed fixtures per the 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2022Completed
For the installation of a two-inch combined domestic/fire water service and installation of a fire sprinkler system in accordance with approved plans, hydraulic calculations and nfpa 13d.
- Electrical permit Sep 2022Completed
Install new 200amp 3 meter service and complete electrical fit out of duplex with all new outlets, switches, lighting and smoke/co detectors to nec code 2014
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2022Completed
Rough-in permit for fp-2022-001885 install new auto wet sprinkler system throughout per nfpa 13d
- Residential building permit Jun 2022Completed
Amendment 2: amend new construction permit 920879 for removal of bathroom and closet on first floor, skylight and change of construction type to type vb as per approved plans. amendment: for the amendment of previously approved permit#920879 to document change in layout along with increase in height as shown per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. original: for the erection of a three story structure for use as a two family dwelling. structure contains roof deck accessory to top unit over third story portion accessed by roof deck access structure. building is sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13r . all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression work.a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 9 feet of the building façade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2009 ibc. separate building and/or streets department permit required prior to the start of any work.
- Zoning permit Apr 2022Issued
For the erection of an attached building with a roof deck and roof deck access structure (to enclose stairs and landings only) (size and location as shown on plans).
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2021Completed
Multi family each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. 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. new construction 2 apartments/ duplex 18 registers condenser in back yard 2 x 92% furnaces with 60000 btus 2 x 2 ton ac condensers with matching indoor coils ductwork
- Demolition permit Oct 2020Completed
For the complete demolition of a single family dwelling as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. *add'l specs: 1 stucco c/w 2542 alter st. remove party wall c/w 2542 alter st. sheath, insulate, tar paper exposed wall @ 2542 alter st. replace front sidewalk. erosion control mat with seed on lot.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat 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 (650 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,300 ft
Jane D Kent Nursery School and 12 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,100 ft
Sea Gull Lighting Products Inc and 8 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
3,000 ft
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (3,000 ft), Universal Alcorn CS (3,500 ft), McDaniel Delaplaine Sch (3,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.5 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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